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Federal legislation should mandate that proxy advisory firms such as ISS and Glass Lewis register as investment advisers under SEC rules, ensuring fiduciary accountability to shareholders rather than ideological biases

Asset managers should reclaim voting power through bylaws that prohibit blind delegation, while states expand anti‑ESG measures—for example, disclosure laws like Texas's—to increase compliance pressure

Ultimately, shareholder activism, including voting down flawed recommendations in contests like Tesla's, can build momentum for broader reforms that prioritize economic value over politics