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What's the least shady political organization I can donate to in the US? (reddthat.com)

submitted 1 month ago by lolcatnip@reddthat.com to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I still get tons of political calls, texts, and emails from donations I made around 2016 and 2020. Is there any organization I can use to donate money that won't harass me in the future or sell my data to someone else who will?

(I got a text soliciting a political donation while I was typing this question!)

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[–] dzaffaires@sh.itjust.works 15 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Why would you want to donate to a political organization? I don't get it. If you don't know of a political organization already that you want to support, why go out to find one?

Your donation could go to a different / better cause than a political party.

[–] AbouBenAdhem@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I’m all for removing the influence of money from politics. But as long as money remains the main medium of influence, people not donating to political causes as a matter of principle is effectively removing the influence of people from politics.

[–] Blizzard@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 month ago

Exactly. For instance, OP could donate to me.

[–] lolcatnip@reddthat.com 7 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I left out specifics because I didn't want this thread to become a political debates, but I want to support the people running against fascists, because the fascists will do a hell of a lot worse than sell my contact information. I'd just much rather do it without getting harassed.

[–] Drusas@kbin.run 2 points 1 month ago

I would recommend not using your regular email address or phone number. I think you might be required to give your real address, though.