Bentley Hensel

Transparency in political financing is crucial for a healthy democracy. It ensures that elected officials are accountable to their constituents and that electoral processes remain fair and transparent. Recognizing the potential of technology to enhance this transparency, I support real-time disclosure of campaign finance contributions and expenditures.

Income inequality in the United States has reached fundamentally destabilizing economic and social levels. Much like the pervasive issue of data breaches, where security often takes a backseat to profits, the erosion of the middle class has frequently been overshadowed by corporate interests and short-term financial reporting, ie shareholder value.