W. W. Norton & Company

W. W. Norton & Company is an independent, employee-owned publisher known for its diverse range of books, including academic works, trade titles, and cookbooks.

CCI Score

-14.67

0.02% April 18

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WW Norton & Co Political Contributions Profile

Data from OpenSecrets reveals that WW Norton & Co contributed $95,714 in the 2024 cycle, with no reported federal lobbying or outside spending, suggesting a limited level of corporate political influence.

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W. W. Norton & Company is currently rated as an Enabler.

-10 to -19 CCI Score

Companies in this segment facilitate authoritarian practices while claiming neutrality. They provide resources or support that indirectly bolster oppressive regimes, thereby undermining democratic accountability without overtly endorsing the regime.

Latest Events

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19

2025

WW Norton & Co Political Contributions Profile
19.68

Data from OpenSecrets reveals that WW Norton & Co contributed $95,714 in the 2024 cycle, with no reported federal lobbying or outside spending, suggesting a limited level of corporate political influence.
+20

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

WW Norton & Co has reported modest political contributions ($95,714) in the 2024 cycle while reporting zero federal lobbying efforts and outside spending. This limited direct engagement in political lobbying suggests a neutral stance in influencing policymaking, with minimal complicity in fostering authoritarian practices.

WW Norton & Co Profile: Summary • OpenSecrets
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04

2025

Inquiry into Political Donations Allegations
-49.01

An inquiry raised on whether W. W. Norton & Company has ever donated to the campaigns of Donald Trump and/or the Republican Party, potentially supporting authoritarian political initiatives. Although no confirmed evidence of a donation was provided, the question itself raises concerns regarding the company's public political behavior.
-50

Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 27

The article raises a question about whether W. W. Norton & Company has engaged in political donations that could support authoritarian figures like Donald Trump. Given that donations to political campaigns of figures associated with far-right ideologies would be seen as complicity in the rise of fascism, this inquiry, if substantiated, would negatively impact public and political behavior. The absence of further evidence requires caution, but the potential implications are significant.

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