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  1. Dec 24

    What's truly astonishing this is the public's inattention to the coordinated political onslaught by wealthy elite to protect their self-interest at the expense of the public. The hijacking of elections via unlimited secret donations just the start.

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  2. 11 Dec 2017

    The is insisting that repeal be included in the final tax bill. If they succeed, billionaires will get a tax break for funneling secret money into our elections through charities and churches.

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  3. Dec 4

    What do American Atheists, the United Methodist Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the American Jewish Committee, and the Alliance of Baptists have in common? We all support protecting the .

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  4. 15 Dec 2017

    Good news: the tax bill leaves out a provision that would have created a taxpayer-subsidized Citizens United by allowing political operatives to set up sham churches for unlimited secret election spending. via

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  5. Dec 24

    The sneaking in a provision to tax bill to gut , a law preventing political donations made thru religious institutions, just the latest in attempt of elites to quietly wrestle more control from the public while everyone caught in distractions.

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  6. Mar 16

    . is attempting to jam through legislation that would turn charities into partisan political organizations. I agree with & that this is a terrible idea — and I’m going to keep fighting to save the .

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  7. Jul 16

    Congress is considering an appropriations bill with a provision that would repeal the , which prohibits houses of worship from endorsing/opposing political candidates. Here's why a repeal would endanger the missions of houses of worship:

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  8. Jul 16

    🚨The latest attempt to undermine the is tucked into a GOP spending bill.🚨 Don't let the GOP manipulate the tax code to convert churches into tax-deductible Dark Money organizations. CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE NOW: 202-224-3121

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  9. Mar 20

    And an additional reminder that the wall between churches/charities and politics is important and should remain in place! Congress should reject any moves to weaken the separation of church and politics () in the budget deal this week.

    Your regular reminder that it is against the law for any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization to contribute to a political candidate: This time featuring a church and a sheriff in Colorado h/t
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  10. 8 Dec 2017

    nonprofits mount blitz to keep intact. Here, an op-ed from museum directors. And has sent a letter to D and R congressional fundraising committees, warning of "pop-up churches"

    Op-ed from director : protect the , which keeps non-profits out of electoral politics and "free to live our missions"
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  11. 15 Dec 2017

    The new protects the . The separation of church and state remains intact. 13/?

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  12. Aug 29

    Concerned by POTUS’s efforts to inject partisan politics into America’s houses of worship. The faith tradition of speaking truth to power remains strong and the is vital to ensure houses of worship don’t become tools of political parties.

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  13. Jul 17

    If Jesus is out there endorsing candidates, he'd better not be doing so from the pulpit.

    AL City Council Candidate Releases Flyer Saying She Has the Endorsement of Jesus
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  14. Dec 9

    The of pastors in is under attack. Some are trying to use the to silence pastors as they on morality, , and the . We’re fighting this amendment. Your support can help. Sign to defend pastors.

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  15. Jul 16

    What do you know about the ? Read on to understand why it is important.

    Congress is considering an appropriations bill with a provision that would repeal the , which prohibits houses of worship from endorsing/opposing political candidates. Here's why a repeal would endanger the missions of houses of worship:
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  16. Mar 6

    Today, I asked my senators in Washington to keep the and its protections for houses of worship. Join me and in this important effort.

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  17. Sep 12

    ., CEO of member , speaks out against overturning in new op-ed: "Injecting toxic partisanship into our religious and charitable organizations is a bad practice" .

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  18. 27 Nov 2017

    Good question. We've been working w & others to keep the in tact. We're listed among the religious groups & denominations linked in NYT article. Feel free to spread the word.

    . what are we doing, as UUs, to oppose this?
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  19. 14 Dec 2017

    A dose of good news amidst the tax debacle: repeal’s been stripped from the final bill. 2.0 averted — for now.

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  20. Jul 31

    Senators & I work in nonprofit to help people live healthier, happier lives. Taking political sides or being pressured to endorse candidates would get in the way of achieving results. Please protect the

    Congress could declaw restrictions on politicking from the pulpit — over the objections of many churches via
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