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I wrote an op-ed published today in California's Mercury News, discussing how it's time to stop runaway political spending by foreign-influenced U.S. corporations.
California's Proposition 22, which just passed, is the most recent example why.
1/3 https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/12/15/opinion-stop-political-spending-by-foreign-influenced-u-s-firms/
Opinion: Stop political spending by foreign-influenced U.S. firms

Uber and Lyft joined forces with others to devote a staggering $203 million to support Prop. 22.

https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/12/15/opinion-stop-political-spending-by-foreign-influenced-u-s-firms/
Uber & Lyft, with other companies, spent a staggering $203M to pass Prop 22, regarding gig workers. Uber is appreciably owned by Saudi Arabia. Lyft is appreciably owned by a Chinese conglomerate. Why should foreign entities have any voice in our elections/ballot measures? 2/3
There's a popular solution: brightline foreign ownership thresholds. Federal, state & local lawmakers are starting to act. CA lawmakers should too. It's time to stop foreign influence, reign in runaway corporate political spending, and promote economic patriotism. 3/3
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