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EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 1 MIN

IRS Clears Churches to Endorse Candidates, Sparking Debate

from AURN News · host Jamie Jackson, Clay Cane, Ebony McMorris

In a move that could reshape church-state boundaries, the IRS has indicated that churches can endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. Critics warn this opens the door to dark money and political manipulation — and Rev. Al Sharpton says Black churches could be unfairly targeted. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a move that could reshape church-state boundaries, the IRS has indicated that churches can endorse political candidates without risking their tax-exempt status. Critics warn this opens the door to dark money and political manipulation — and Rev. Al Sharpton says Black churches could be unfairly targeted. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter

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