@Jule_B
They are tax exempt why?
@BrentSullivan They are classed as public charities.
@Jule_B
Up until they engage in politics
@BrentSullivan They can't be for or against political candidates, but they are allowed to lobby for issues.
Enforcement tho is spotty.
@Jule_B
I know
Not only is enforcement spotty, but the line isn't clear. When parties and candidates stand for specific policies, what's the difference?
Forced birth policies = R candidates
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@BrentSullivan True ... unfortunately it's a hard line to draw. Issues that non-profits lobby on are wide-ranging.
E.g. would a charity campaigning city officials to allow homeless encampments become "political"?
@Jule_B
In my world, churches would simply live their faith and STFU