Proteus Action League
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| Proteus Action League | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Amherst, Mass. |
| Type: | 501(c)(4) |
| Year founded: | 2004 |
| Website: | Official website |
As of 2016, Proteus Action League (PAL) was a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization based in Amherst, Massachusetts, that aimed to promote public education regarding democracy and human rights. The group was an affiliate of the Proteus Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that sought to make grants in support of political education and social justice.[1][2]
Mission
As the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Proteus Fund, the Proteus Action League shared the following mission statement:
| “ | The Proteus Fund, guided by equality, diversity and justice, works through philanthropic partnerships to advance democracy, human rights and peace.[3][4] | ” |
Background
The Proteus Action League (PAL) was established in 2004 as the 501(c)(4) affiliate of the Proteus Fund, a 501(c)(3) grant-making nonprofit organization that aims to promote democracy and social justice. PAL supported the mission of the Proteus Fund by making political contributions in support of the Fund's public policy priorities.
PAL's political advocacy was primarily focused on abolishing the death penalty, promoting human rights in national security policy, and supporting racial justice.[5]
Political activity
As a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization, the Proteus Action League (PAL) could engage in political lobbying and campaign activities.[6]
Ballot measure activity
PAL established a California ballot measure committee to oppose the 2016 California Death Penalty Procedures Initiative (Proposition 66), which changed the procedures governing state court appeals and petitions that challenge death penalty convictions and sentences. The group also supported a "retain" vote on the 2016 Nebraska Death Penalty Repeal Referendum, demonstrating its opposition to a reinstatement of the death penalty in the state.[7][8]
Overview of ballot measure support and opposition
The following table details PAL’s stances on ballot measures covered by Ballotpedia:
| Ballot measure support and opposition for the Proteus Action League | |||
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| Ballot measure | Year | Position | Status |
| California Proposition 66, Death Penalty Procedures (2016) | 2016 | Opposed[7] | |
| Nebraska Death Penalty Repeal, Referendum 426 (2016) | 2016 | Supported a "retain" vote[8] | |
| Maine "Clean Elections" Initiative, Question 1 (2015) | 2015 | Supported[9] |  Approved
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See also
- California Proposition 66, Death Penalty Procedures (2016)
- Nebraska Death Penalty Repeal, Referendum 426 (2016)
- Maine "Clean Elections" Initiative, Question 1 (2015)
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Guidestar, "Proteus Action League," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Guidestar, "Proteus Fund," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Proteus Fund, "Home," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ The Atlantic Philathropies, "Proteus Action Fund," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities of IRC 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) Organizations," accessed July 13, 2015
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Cal-Access, "Proteus Action League nonprofit 501(c)(4) organization, opposing Measure 66. CY," accessed August 31, 2016
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 The Washington Times, "Faith groups, law enforcement jump into death penalty debate," June 21, 2015
- ↑ Maine Campaign Finance, "Ballot Questions," accessed October 29, 2015
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