While many states have made it easier for people convicted of felonies to vote, Tennessee has gone in the other direction.
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Tue. Nov 8, 2022
While many states have made it easier for people convicted of felonies to vote, Tennessee has gone in the other direction.
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Churches aren’t supposed to endorse political candidates, according to IRS rules. Across the country, churches appear to be doing so anyway.
For nearly 70 years, federal law has barred churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely abdicated its enforcement responsibilities as churches have become more brazen about publicly backing candidates.
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