Iâd recommend you (and anyone using these resources) check out the EA Groups Resources page on the approach to politics and polarised issues, so you can check out some considerations of when/âhow to raise such issues in your group
It is important to know that, in the US (and lots of other countries)
charities or organizations funded by charities are NOT allowed to engage in political campaigning. Including
financial support for a campaign, including reimbursing costs for people to engage in volunteer activities
endorsing or disapproving of a candidate, referring to a candidateâs characteristics or qualifications for office â in writing, speaking, mentions on the website, podcasts, etc.
Language that could appear partisan like stating âholding elected officials accountableâ could also imply disapproval.
taking action to help or hurt the chances of a candidate. This can be problematic even if you or your charity didnât intend to help or hurt the candidate.
Given most groups are funded by CEA (part of Effective Ventures which is a US charity), this applies to most EA groups in the US. It is probably also relevant for groups that might want to be funded by a US charity in the future.
Thanks for sharing these Annika and Sam!
Iâd recommend you (and anyone using these resources) check out the EA Groups Resources page on the approach to politics and polarised issues, so you can check out some considerations of when/âhow to raise such issues in your group
https://ââresources.eagroups.org/ââapproach-to-politics-and-political-issues
It is important to know that, in the US (and lots of other countries)
Given most groups are funded by CEA (part of Effective Ventures which is a US charity), this applies to most EA groups in the US. It is probably also relevant for groups that might want to be funded by a US charity in the future.