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Anti-Democratic Funding Score Card

After the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, many corporations committed to changing their political contributions and halt PAC funding for the 147 Republicans who sought to overturn the election. Other corporations suspended all PAC activities or promised to reassess their funding criteria.

The January 6 Corporate Accountability Index is the first comprehensive resource to track corporate pledges. It tracks companies that have kept, broken, or are progressing on their commitments.

Methodology

Progressive Shopper provides transparency on corporate political contributions and their impact on democracy. Our methodology highlights how companies influence democratic institutions and policies, using data from trusted third-party sources and public records.

Scoring and Categorization:

  1. Harmful to Democracy (Red Circle): Funds anti-democratic candidates, lacks transparency, or supports restrictive policies.
  2. Neutral or Mixed (Yellow Circle): Inconsistent positions or limited transparency
  3. Supporting Democracy (Green Circle): Advocates for voting rights, transparent spending, and avoids funding anti-democratic groups.

Updates and Limitations: Data is updated quarterly to reflect recent corporate activities. Our evaluations depend on third-party data and public information, which may not capture all contributions or activities.

Data Sources

  1. Open Secrets: Campaign finance data from the FEC, covering corporate PAC contributions, employee donations and lobbying.
  2. January 6 Corporate Accountability Index: Tracks corporate pledges to halt funding for lawmakers who challenged the 2020 election.
  3. Center for Political Accountability: Insights from the CPA-Zicklin Index on corporate political transparency.
  4. American Democracy Scorecard: Evaluates support for voting rights, election security, and campaign finance reforms.
  5. Brennan Center for Justice: Analyses of corporate lobbying and contributions impacting voting rights.

Evaluation Indicators

  1. Political Contributions: Donations categorized by party and democracy related voting records.
  2. Voting Rights Advocacy: Public stances and lobbying on voting access and suppression.
  3. Transparency: Disclosure of political spending, including trade associations and dark money.
  4. Accountability: Adherence to post-January 6th funding commitments.
  5. Pro-Democracy Engagement: Participation in initiatives supporting election integrity and civic engagement.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. What is the goal of the Democracy Index?
    Progressive Shopper aims to highlight the influence of corporate funding in democratic processes, helping consumers make informed decisions aligned with their political values.
  2. How often is the Index updated?
    The Index is constantly updated with the latest information about the private sector’s response to the democratic rights. If you have any questions, suggestion, or contribution, please reach out to info@progressiveshopper.com
  3. Are there any other groups working on this topic?
    Yes, refer to the Open Secrets, Accountable.US, Center for Political Accountability, and American Democracy Scorecard.

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