Corporate Political Involvement

Our current issue is themed on the important topic of corporate political involvement. As a divided nation has become much more politically aware and vocal, there are increasing demands from certain quarters for corporations to take political positions on the varied social issues of our day. For boards, the pressing question is how to respond to these calls for companies to become more politically active.

Historically, corporations avoided politics except where the company’s basic interest was Involved (See Richard Sylla’s piece on the history of corporate political speech).

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Charles Elson

Charles Elson is executive editor-at-large of Directors & Boards.


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