This past Monday (January 30th), the Florida state legislature introduced a bill that would make Florida the 26th state to adopt permitless carry, often known as constitutional carry, into law. Submitted by Representative Chuck Brannan, the bill dictates that while law-abiding Floridians would still be...
Our goal at 2ndVote is to keep you informed on causes that corporations are supporting with your money, in order to ensure that they are held accountable for their actions. Here are some of the key findings and data points of interest discovered in our recent...
Each week, 2ndVote Carefully examines various companies, evaluating their alignment with our values. Through our series, Company Contrast, we highlight companies that either exemplify or fall short of these values and provide alternatives for those looking to make informed choices. This week, we turn our...
Once again, tax season is upon us, and with the talk of potential economic troubles to come for 2023, many people are turning to do-it-yourself programs for their tax prep needs. A popular choice is TurboTax (1.67), owned by Intuit (1.67) since 1993. As a...
By: Cindy Woodcock, special guest writer for 2ndVote. Do Better, Pharmacies. Besides being a pharmacy, what do Walgreen’s (1.52), CVS (1.79), and Rite Aid (2.21) have in common? Unfortunately, with approval from the FDA, each of these three is moving forward with plans to dispense the drug Mifepristone...
By: Member of Oversight Committee A Look at Free Speech We at 2ndVote spend a lot of time looking at companies whose actions and philosophies are inconsistent with free speech. Free speech is one of the Basic Freedoms, which is our second category of issues, being outranked...
A police officer loses his job over a social media post. The 19-year-old cop was placed on paid administrative leave after refusing to remove a Facebook post he made about marriage. The post claimed that there is “no such thing” as gay marriage. The cop...
Last week, Family Research Council, alongside thirteen other pro-life organizations, sent a letter to Walmart executives encouraging them to avoid seeking certification to dispense chemical abortion drugs. A similar letter was sent to Rita Aid executives requesting they cease abortion-related activities in their recent quest...
Here at 2ndVote we always advocate for the three pillars of shopping your values; Shop Local whenever possible, Shop the Highest 2ndVote Score whenever possible, and Shop American whenever possible. American production has been outsourced overseas for the sake of labor costs, sometimes even using...
There has been a decrease in phytoplankton production in the Gulf of Maine. The decrease is caused by an increase in the warmth and salt content found in the water. Although tiny, phytoplankton is an important part of the ecosystem, serving as food for marine...
