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THE PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE COMPENSATIONS TO LEGAL COUNSELS AND EXPERT WITNESSES, COURT FEES, AND TRAVEL EXPENSES. 164587 THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN ONGOING DIGITAL CAMPAIGN THAT AIMS TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE PUBLIC ON DEMOCRACY REFORM ISSUES. THE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN CREATES ORIGINAL EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, AUDIO, GRAPHICS, AND WRITTEN COMMENTARIES ON CURRENT EVENTS RELATED TO U.S. DEMOCRACY REFORM, AND DISSEMINATES THE CONTENT TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITES AND SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS. THE PROGRAM EXPENSES INCLUDE COMPENSATIONS TO CONSULTANTS FOR DIGITAL MARKETING, CONTENT CREATION, PUBLIC RELATIONS, AS WELL AS DIGITAL ADVERTISING AND WEB HOSTING FEES. 46661 THE ORGANIZATION A SERIES OF TOWNHALL EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE WITH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES IN ORDER TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE PROBLEMS WITH THE DEMOCRATIC SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES AND THE SOLUTIONS. 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FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B REVIEWED BY AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION PRIOR TO SUBMITTING TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C IF AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G RESEARCH 4,043 0 0 COMMUNICATIONS 137,107 0 0 DIGITAL/SOCIAL MEDIA 10,200 0 0 EXPERT WITNESS 9,625 0 0 GRAPHIC DESIGN 128 0 0 VIDEO PRODUCTION 14,229 0 0 WEB DESIGN 12,350 0 0 TOTAL 187,682 0 0 THE ORGANIZATION HAS ONLY BEEN IN EXISTENCE FOR TWO YEARS AND 2019 WAS THE FIRST YEAR IT INCURRED LOBBYING COSTS.