re: The 501(c)(3) Trojan Horse in the American Church (another LBJ gift)

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Aren't BLMGN and ActBlue registered as 501(c)(3) organizations?

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Yes. I said you can't make certain political statements. You can be political about issues and certain activities.

The prohibition is primarily about campaigns and candidates. Now, in a polarized political climate, issues and candidates can somewhat merge, which is difficult. I actually did my thesis in law school about this topic and, shocking to this board I'm sure, defended churches somewhat, arguing they needed more clear guidance.

But, in the framing of OP, that's wrong. Churches can be as political as they want and endorse whomever they want, as long as they don't get special tax status you and I aren't allowed to use. It's a voluntary choice to get an extremally beneficial tax status.