A nationally representative survey found that the share of nonprofits aware of their right to support or oppose legislation has fallen by more than half in the past 20 years.
Before hundreds of angry Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, thousands took part in a nearby rally.
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It’s unclear whether Women for America First, the ‘social welfare group’ that obtained a permit for the pro-Trump rally that let to a siege on the Capitol, could be held liable.
These NAACP leaders met at a 1916 conference.
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The American Israeli Public Action Committee has managed to work with Democrats and Republicans alike. Will that change now that Israel has tacked to the right?
Maria Butina, founder of a Russian gun group, allegedly infiltrated the Republican Party.
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The NRA may fund political candidates but only with cash from U.S. donors. The group could face serious consequences if, as news reports allege, it broke laws and rules.
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, before he resigned amid scandals.
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A provision in the House’s pending tax bill would let religious and secular nonprofits engage in political speech without facing a penalty.
Some nonprofits, including the NAACP, can operate different divisions subject to different IRS rules but with the same branding.
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Social welfare groups have become more common – and more controversial – in recent years. Fixing gaps in the oversight of this kind of nonprofit will take bipartisan action.