Citizens United

Philanthropy
A Conversation with The Liberal Patriot’s John Halpin (Part 1 of 2)
John Halpin, president and executive editor of The Liberal Patriot, talks with Michael E. Hartmann about advancing human freedom and American interests, his background, and his and the publication’s priorities.
by Michael E. Hartmann on September 21, 2023

Philanthropy
A Conversation with The Liberal Patriot’s John Halpin (Part 2 of 2)
John Halpin, president and executive editor of The Liberal Patriot, talks with Michael E. Hartmann about whether partisanship in the nonprofit sector reflects philanthropic strategies, the effect of Donald Trump on…
by Michael E. Hartmann on September 21, 2023

Labor Watch
American Compass Blunders Left
American Compass’s manifesto Rebuilding American Capitalism calls upon conservative policymakers to enact enormous worldwide tariffs to constrain consumer choice, develop a broad-based system of central planning, raise taxes on financial…
by Michael Watson on June 23, 2023

CRC in the News
Best of CRC Media Hits for 2022
From a communications perspective, CRC increased its reach into state media outlets, while continuing to develop news interest inside the Beltway. CRC staff topped out at over 300 media hits…
by CRC Staff on January 17, 2023

Organization Trends
Answering Questions from Yesterday’s Virginia Senate Hearing
Several questions about CTCL’s grants were raised during yesterday’s hearing of the Virginia Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections. Here are some answers. The Center for Technology and Civic Life…
by Hayden Ludwig on January 26, 2022

Organization Trends
501(c)(4)s and “Dark Money”: Evolution of (c)(4)s
Nonprofit “social welfare” organizations are allowed to engage in partisan political campaigning without disclosing their donors under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code and the Supreme Court’s decision in…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 30, 2021

Organization Trends
501(c)(4)s and “Dark Money”: Origins of (c)(4)s
After the 16th Amendment permitting a federal income tax was ratified in 1913, Congress began defining what could and could not be taxed. The Senate Finance Committee amended a tax…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 30, 2021

Organization Trends
501(c)(4)s and “Dark Money”: Regulatory Struggles
Section 501(c)(4) of the IRS Code makes a distinction between political speech and social welfare. This and subsequent rulemaking has led to "an 'anything goes' approach to these activities by…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 30, 2021

Organization Trends
501(c)(4)s and “Dark Money”: A Definition of “Dark Money”
Sunlight and the Center for Public Integrity are just two among many organizations and allied journalists that track and criticize “dark money,” which define as political money whose source isn't…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 30, 2021

Organization Trends
501(c)(4)s and “Dark Money”: Donor-Advised Funds
Another significant phenomenon in (c)(3) money flows is the use of donor-advised funds, also known as “DAFs,” which are the fastest-growing sector of philanthropy. DAFs allow a donor to deposit…
by Michael E. Hartmann on July 30, 2021