Alex Byers writes...

"The company, called Brigade, is designed to combat a lack of political engagement and interest in all levels of government across America — although the firm’s road map is unclear at this time. Silicon Valley magnates Sean Parker, Ron Conway and Marc Benioff are among the big-name investors in the company, according to two sources familiar with the effort."

"The company will focus on underlying societal problems that make it difficult for citizens to engage in government, the source indicated — particularly voter apathy. U.S. voter turnout at the federal level remains paltry compared with other modern democracies, and participation in both presidential and midterm elections has declined in recent decades. Turnout in 2012 was 59 percent, compared with 65 percent in 1976."

Read the full article at Politico.