Getting money out of politics and into charity

Abstract

This forum post proposes a platform for matching donations to opposing political campaigns, redirecting the funds to charity instead. The platform would collect donations for both campaigns and send the matching amount to a charity chosen by the donor, with the remaining funds going to the campaign that raised more. This approach aims to benefit both donors and charities, offering a potential solution to the escalating costs of political campaigns while increasing charitable giving. The post discusses potential challenges, including legal hurdles, donor skepticism, and the selection of appealing and effective charities, and seeks feedback and advice from the Effective Altruism community. – AI-generated abstract.