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In reply to the discussion: How is it that the Heritage Foundation under it's 501(c)3 is a tax exempt business? [View all]Jeff In Milwaukee
(13,992 posts)If I say "Vote For Jones" then I'm engaging in partisan political activity. If I publish a slew of articles that agrees with Jones' position on the major issues and without any direct input from the Jones campaign, then I'm being merely educational. Issues advocacy, as long as it doesn't name any specific candidate, party or ballot initiative, is not considered political activity.
Edit: Should point out that a small amount of non-partisan political activity is allowed. Some non-profit organizations sponsor "Lobby Day" events when members and other concerned persons go to the state capitol to lobby legislators on a particular area of interest. As long as this event represents a reasonably small amount of the groups activities, it's usually allowable.