So, basically, do something that directly violates federal law?

"Under the Internal Revenue Code, all section 501(c)(3) organizations are
absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or
intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to)
any candidate for elective public office. Contributions to political
campaign funds or public statements of position (verbal or written) made on
behalf of the organization in favor of or in opposition to any candidate
for public office clearly violate the prohibition against political
campaign activity." [1]

No, we shouldn't do that.

Regards,
Kirill

[1]
https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501-c-3-tax-exempt-organizations

On Tue, Nov 22, 2016 at 5:33 AM, James Salsman <jsals...@gmail.com> wrote:

> Should the Foundation endorse this effort?
>
> http://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2016/11/meet-
> the-hamilton-electors-hoping-for-an-electoral-college-revolt/508433/
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