[ACML] Political speech

[Takayuki Karahashi]

Hello,

I believe this is a common misconception that should be corrected.  
Non-profits and 501(c)3 ones in particular are perfectly good to make  
discussions about political issues or even endorse an issue. They are  
not allowed to endorse candidates.

As an example, the non-profit American Lung Association has no  
problem educating the public about anti-smoking legislation and  
endorsing it. They just can't endorse a political candidate who is  
anti-smoking.

Another obvious example is that PBS or NPR or your local public  
station would not be able to have a show that discusses pending  
political issues. But of course, public broadcasting never endorses a  
specific candidate.

> Just got notified by the ALA, which is a 501c3, that none of the BBS
> or any form of communication for the organization may be involved in
> discussions of the political issues, candidates or the current
> election, because the IRA would pull their status.