Finally!  An alternative view in favor of the repeal of the Johnson amendment—I agree with Robert Egger:  http://blueavocado.org/content-influence

Another look at the role of big philanthropy and how it sets the agenda in our democracy: https://nonprofitchronicles.com/2017/05/31/the-givers-philanthropy-power-and-democracy/

Even the button-downed folks at the United Way believe in the power of nonprofit advocacy to advance systemic change: https://www.ncrp.org/publication/responsive-philanthropy-spring-2017/rebuilding-the-middle-how-united-ways-and-foundations-can-get-in-the-fight-to-bring-communities-together