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IRS: Churches can now back political candidates, but scholars remain concerned
In a July 7 court filing, the Internal Revenue Service announced that churches can now endorse political candidates without losing their tax-exempt status. Since 1954, only one house of worship has lost its tax-exempt status for violating this amendment. “The law has not changed, but the interpretation has,” said Corey D.B. Walker, dean of Wake Forest’s School of Divinity and a professor of the humanities. “What the IRS has said is that they’re not going to bring any cases for churches violating the Johnson Amendment.”
July 11, 2025
Sports Illustrated
President Susan R. Wente to Chair ACC Board of Directors
With the arrival of the new athletic fiscal year last week, the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and its Board of Directors have announced that Wake Forest University President Susan R. Wente will become Chair of the ACC Board of Directors. “It is a privilege to be selected as the next Chair of the ACC Board of Directors,” said President Wente. “We are in the strongest position ever due to our unwavering focus on academic excellence, athletic competition at the highest level, and integrity.”
July 11, 2025
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