There can be a wide variety of definitions of DEI terminology which can make conversing difficult Operating from shared definitions will provide a shared basis for conversations.
As local Indivisible groups have engaged in several election cycles, we’ve received many questions about campaign finance law. While we’re not able to provide legal advice, this is meant to be a helpful resource to provide a general overview and answer common questions.
Do you find the legal terms around organizing confusing? The guide helps define what a contribution, coordinated expenditure, independent expenditure, and electioneering communications are.
"Coordination" is a legal term defined by federal election law and FEC regulation. Once a group has been exposed to nonpublic strategic info, any money the group spends on that election will likely be treated as a coordinated expenditure.
A sustainable group will likely need to go through several leadership transitions over time. It’s a normal part of group development and will even strengthen the group to bring new folks into leadership.
No matter how many new and exciting digital tools we develop to organize and stay in touch, there will never be a replacement for face to face conversations.
