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The right has definitely done a 180 on free speech this year.

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Also check the condensation dripping at the bottom of car for dye which indicates a leaking evaporator.

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Are we sure the Israelis are the good guys?

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I mean is it really an “accident” if she asked to go and the teacher told her no? The principal should’ve made the teacher clean it up as punishment

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Where does Democracy Forward get its funding?

Democracy Forward's funding sources are not fully transparent based on publicly available information, but some details can be pieced together from various sources. Democracy Forward operates as two entities: Democracy Forward Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and Democracy Forward, a 501(c)(4) advocacy group. As a 501(c)(3), the Foundation is required to file IRS Form 990s, which provide some insight into its revenue, though specific donors are not always disclosed, especially if contributions come through donor-advised funds or other intermediaries that obscure origins. The 501(c)(4) arm is not required to disclose donors publicly, adding further opacity.

One documented funding instance comes from the Center for American Progress (CAP), a prominent left-leaning think tank. In 2017, CAP granted $1,000,000 to Democracy Forward Foundation to support its "charitable educational activities." Beyond this, speculation and anecdotal claims suggest additional possibilities. For example, posts on X have claimed ties to the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) or USAID, but these lack substantiating evidence and remain unverified. The NED, a government-funded organization supporting democracy initiatives globally, typically focuses on international efforts, making domestic funding to Democracy Forward less likely without clear documentation. Similarly, USAID connections are unconfirmed and seem improbable given its foreign aid mandate.

Given its leadership and affiliations—such as board chair Marc Elias, a well-connected Democratic operative tied to Perkins Coie—some hypothesize Democracy Forward may receive support from progressive donors, foundations, or political networks aligned with Democratic causes. The Washington Free Beacon in 2017 referenced "confidential documents" suggesting a strategy meeting with "liberal mega-donors" linked to David Brock, hinting at possible backing from wealthy progressive individuals or groups, though no specific names or amounts were confirmed.

In practice, Democracy Forward likely relies on a mix of large institutional grants (like CAP’s), contributions from aligned nonprofits, and potentially undisclosed private donors funneled through 501(c)(4) channels or intermediaries. Without access to recent Form 990s beyond what’s publicly indexed or a leak of internal records, the exact breakdown remains unclear. Its operational scale—maintaining a staff of over 27 employees, including a robust legal team, as of late 2018—suggests significant, sustained funding, likely in the millions annually, consistent with similar advocacy-litigation nonprofits.

For a definitive answer, one would need to review the latest IRS filings for Democracy Forward Foundation or uncover private donor lists, neither of which are fully accessible here. Thus, while CAP is a confirmed contributor, the broader funding picture is a mosaic of known grants, plausible speculation, and gaps awaiting concrete evidence.

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Why does the ATF exist?

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