"On September 25, the president issued a "National Security Presidential Memorandum on Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence." And on September 30, the president and his secretary of defense stood in front of over 800 of our country's senior military leaders and essentially declared war on Americans who don't agree with them, designating anyone whose political views differ from theirs-including nonprofit organizations, peaceful protesters, journalists, and their supporters-as violent radicals who need to be crushed."
"Nonprofit organizations, foundations, and funders are bracing for these attacks, which might include reviews of their tax-exempt status, harassment, and even criminal investigations. MoveOn, which funds progressive candidates and causes, is one of their prime targets. But any organization that supports progressive or left-leaning causes is at risk, especially those whose work supports communities already targeted by this administration, including LGBTQ+, communities of color, immigrants, and anything they have labeled as DEI."
"Frameline addressed this issue head on in an email to its supporters: "By intimidating donors, the administration aims to defund the countless identity-centered nonprofits that, like Frameline, form the fabric of this country. This is censorship-a blatant abuse of power that, if left unchecked, will silence individuals and dismantle the organizations that support our communities ... . In this fight, we will remain visible, vocal, and unified with our partners-including supporters like you.""
On September 25, the president issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum on Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, followed by a September 30 address to senior military leaders. The address characterized Americans with dissenting political views — including nonprofit organizations, peaceful protesters, journalists, and their supporters — as violent radicals. Nonprofit organizations, foundations, and funders are preparing for reviews of tax-exempt status, harassment, and criminal investigations. Progressive groups such as MoveOn are identified as prime targets, and organizations supporting LGBTQ+ people, communities of color, immigrants, or DEI work face heightened risk. Frameline warned that donor intimidation aims to defund identity-centered nonprofits and silence communities, and urged visibility, solidarity, and support for at-risk community-based organizations and media.
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