The Johnson Amendment has been used to chill free speech in churches. The IRS finally changed the rule in a recent decision.

By interpreting political discussions during worship as private conversations, the IRS creates a loophole that will lead to organizations seeking tax breaks in exchange for political support and introduce hidden sources of money into elections.

The American Humanist Association said it was “discouraged, but ultimately not surprised” by the decision in a July 8 statement. “The Johnson Amendment, though weakened over the years by lax ...

A reinterpretation of a tax rule signals that houses of worship may now be able to endorse political candidates without losing tax-exempt status.

Donald Trump has endorsed the IRS's recent decision to allow houses of worship to endorse political candidates without jeopardizing their tax-exempt status, potentially weakening the Johnson Amendment.