http://www.yale.edu/ppdev/policy/1607/1607.pdf

If examined with regards to electronic posting and non-profit status, this policy is virtually identical in letter and intent to Wesleyan’s policy. Specifically, look Section C, items 2 & 3 which state:
“2. Use that is inconsistent with Yale’s non-profit status. The University is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization and, as such, is subject to specific federal, state, and local laws regarding sources of income, political activities, use of property, and similar matters. As a result, commercial use of IT Systems for non-Yale purposes is generally prohibited, except if specifically authorized and permitted under University conflict-of-interest, outside employment, and other related policies. Prohibited commercial use does not include communications and exchange of data that furthers the University’s educational, administrative, research, clinical, and other roles, regardless of whether it has an incidental financial or other benefit to an external organization.
3. Use of IT Systems in a way that suggests University endorsement of any political candidate or ballot initiative is also prohibited. Users must refrain from using IT Systems for the purpose of lobbying that
connotes University involvement, except for authorized lobbying through or in consultation with the University’s General Counsel’s Office.” (source, Yale University)

This is identical to the policy Wesleyan follows when posting items.

David Pesci
Director of Media Relations, Wesleyan University

I think this is why a forum like your blog works well because you get to have a discourse on issues like whether Prof. Pryce’s article should be posted, chalkings, etc.

And I would note that Yale, our peer institution, has a nice cushion in their endowment (multi-billion dollar cushion I might add) for an IRS fight if they are challenged. (note for Mr. Carlin)

I think I would rather that money go toward the new Science building or creating a campus that even better prepares leaders to champion progressive causes vs. fighting for tax exempt status based on a link.

Just my two cents….
Michael Lewis ‘03

Not that I would advocate further emulating an Ivy, but Yale has a progressive yet prudent approach to pushing the limits of its 501(c)3 tax status, which deserves your investigation…