Businesses need political stability to thrive, and so when democracy is jammed, companies can feel threatened. But few would see business as a solution to political system woes; to the contrary, business is most often depicted as a corrupting influence, attempting to tilt the scale towards particular candidates or parties. But businesses can also help to invigorate and strengthen our democratic systems and cultures. They can boost voter participation in various ways; support the administration of fair elections; create programs that encourage people to run for office. And they can create specific policies and practices to help foster constructive dialogue and engagement in the workplace.