No, Churches Still May Not Endorse Political Candidates

In the latest example of journalists and the online commentariat misstating the nuances of a high-stakes legal issue, dozens of headlines have been reporting that the IRS will now allow churches to endorse political candidates. While the outcome in National Religious Broadcasters v. Long does mark a shift in the IRS’ interpretation of 501(c)(3)—the tax code that grants tax-exempt status to nonprofit organizations—the resolution is not what the headlines say it is. Read Full Article »