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At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a passerby about what kind of political system we would have, and he reportedly replied: “A Republic, if we can keep it.”

We pledge to keep it.
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Today, The New York Times published a guest essay by former federal judges Shira A. Scheindlin and John E. Jones III, introducing a new Keep Our Republic initiative: The Principles on Preserving the Independence of the Legal Profession.

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Opinion | How the American Legal Profession Can Regain Its Dignity
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New podcast episode out Today!

Judge Shira Scheindlin & Princeton Professor Pearlstein break down Keep Our Republic's new Principles for the Independence of the Legal Profession.

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Lawyers Must Take A Stand: NYT OpEd & The New Legal Principles | Keepers of Our Republic
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January 29, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Retired Judges Shira A. Scheindlin & John E. Jones III join @bloomberglaw.com June Grasso to discuss Keep Our Republic's new initiative—“The Principles on Preserving the Independence of the Legal Profession.”

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Bloomberg Law: Trump Sues JPMorgan & Judges Speak Out - Bloomberg
Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.
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January 28, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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What happens when DOJ leadership resigns?

Article III Coalition member and former 7th Circuit Judge John Tinder joins our podcast to discuss DOJ resignations threat to public trust in courts.

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Mass Resignations at Department of Justice & the Effect on Federal Courts | Keepers of Our Republic
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January 22, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Today, The New York Times published a guest essay by former federal judges Shira A. Scheindlin and John E. Jones III, introducing a new Keep Our Republic initiative: The Principles on Preserving the Independence of the Legal Profession.

Read more here:
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/19/o...
Opinion | How the American Legal Profession Can Regain Its Dignity
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January 19, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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Today, we remember one of the most influential Americans in our nation’s history, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. When our country feels divided, we must remember the values he fought for and the vision he shared. His message of justice and unity remains more important than ever.
January 19, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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How do we get Gen Z involved in running our elections?

Hear firsthand from Keep Our Republic's Kamryn Hoadley, who grew up in elections, on today’s podcast episode of Keepers of Our Republic.

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How We Get Gen Z Involved in Elections Administration & Growing Up in Elections with Kamryn Hoadley
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January 15, 2026 at 3:18 PM
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New Year, New Keepers of Our Republic Podcast Episode!

Judge Diane Wood joins to break down the annual SCOTUS report and Chief Justice Roberts' message on the state of the federal judiciary.

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Justice Roberts' Year End Report & Looking Ahead to Federal Courts in 2026 | Keepers of Our Republic
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January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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As we close out 2025, we do so with gratitude.

To our volunteers, partners, and the everyday Americans who uphold our Republic, thank you. We look ahead to 2026 with optimism as we continue to strengthen and keep our republic.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season.
December 24, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Our final Podcast episode of 2025 is out now!

Judge Robert Cindrich joins Brooke to discuss recent impeachment threats against federal judges, why that matters, and how it undermines judicial independence.

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Impeachment Threats Against the Federal Bench with Judge Robert Cindrich | Keepers of Our Republic
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December 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Maine Morning Star spoke with Former Maine Chief Justice Daniel Wathen, member of Keep Our Republic's Alliance of Former Chief Justices, on why over 40 chief justices are speaking out in defense of judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Former Maine chief justice among dozens calling for judicial independence • Maine Morning Star
As political attacks on the nation’s courts intensify, a former Maine chief justice is joining dozens of his peers in a public effort to defend the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law. D...
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December 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Hawaiʻi Public Radio highlighted the launch of the Alliance of Former Chief Justices. Former Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald explains why retired judges are uniquely positioned to speak up.

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Mark Recktenwald joins other retired chief justices to protect the rule of law
Retired Hawaiʻi Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald spoke to The Conversation’s Catherine Cruz about joining a new alliance of chief justices to talk about the rule of law and the role of the...
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December 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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Florida Phoenix highlighted Keep Our Republic's Alliance of Former Chief Justices, including perspectives from former Florida Chief Justice Barbara Pariente, who discussed educating the public about the judiciary and why its independence matters.

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Former FL Supreme Court justice speaks out for an independent judiciary • Florida Phoenix
At a time of attacks on the judicial system, a coalition of former state chief justices around the country has organized to educate the country about the role of the judiciary and the significance of ...
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December 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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On the Capitol Weekly Podcast, former CA Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye and member of Keep Our Republic's Alliance of Former Chief Justices, discusses why judicial independence matters now more than ever.

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Tani Cantil-Sakauye and the Alliance of Former Chief Justices - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: We're joined today by former California Supreme Court Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye who is part of a new organization comprised of over 40 retired state Supreme Court Chief Justi...
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December 16, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Today on Bill of Rights Day, more than 40 former state Supreme Court Chief Justices are launching Keep Our Republic’s Alliance of Former Chief Justices, a state focused effort to defend & educate the public on judicial independence, the rule of law, and our constitutional balance.
December 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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New Podcast Episode: Judge Jeremy Fogel unpacks the criminal contempt probe launched by Judge Boasberg. Fogel discusses the legal stakes, judicial independence, & the rare power of contempt proceedings.

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Is the Executive Defying the Courts? Criminal Contempt with Judge Fogel | Keepers of Our Republic
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December 11, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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Judge Paul Michel, member of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, joined June Grasso on @bloomberglaw.com Podcast to unpack how threats of judicial impeachment for political reasons jeopardize judicial independence.

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Bloomberg Law: Boat Strikes & Impeachment Threats - Bloomberg
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December 5, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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Check out our final Keepers of Our Republic Podcast episode of 2025!

Cliff Marr, Director of Elections in Polk County, NC, shares what it took to administer elections amid chaos from COVID in 2020 to Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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Elections After the Storm: Voting in NC after Helene with Cliff Marr | Keepers of Our Republic
Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · 12/04/2025 · 36m
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December 4, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Former Federal Judges Jeremy Fogel & Liam O’Grady, members of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition, spoke with @apnews.com about tension and dynamics of the judicial and executive branches.

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Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe
A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Today in @washingtonpost.com by Derek Hawkins:

Federal judges face rising threats. Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition Judges Liam O’Grady & Jeremy Fogel warn: without full funding—including for U.S. Marshals—judicial independence is at risk.

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As judges face more threats, only the Supreme Court gets new security funds
There was a spike in threats against the judiciary in the early months of 2025, Marshals Service data shows.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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On this week's podcast, Brooke Bergen speaks with Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition member Judge Gary Feess about his career and the importance of an independent judiciary.

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Lessons From A Historic Career in Public Service with Judge Gary Feess | Keepers of Our Republic
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November 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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“It is a war." Those were the words of the Deputy Attorney General about federal judges and the judiciary.

Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition members spoke with Fox News @breannedep.bsky.social to discuss why this rhetoric is dangerous.

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Ex-judges blast top Trump DOJ official for declaring ‘war’ on courts
A group of former federal judges says Deputy AG Todd Blanche’s “war" comments on so-called "activist judges" threaten public trust in the courts.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Judge John E. Jones III, a member of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition, joins host June Grasso on @bloomberglaw.com podcast to respond to DOJ’s claim of “war” on the judiciary.

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Bloomberg Law: DOJ's War With Judges & Starbucks Strikes - Bloomberg
Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Former Judges from Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition respond to the recent call for a “war” on the judiciary. This rhetoric is dangerous as Judges are being threatened in record numbers.

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Ex-Judges See ‘Grave Threat’ in Trump Official’s ‘War’ Talk (1)
A group of former federal judges is pushing back against a Trump administration official’s call for attorneys to join the “war” against the judiciary.
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November 14, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The judiciary should be a check on power and not seen as the enemy. That’s why the retired judges of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition are speaking out in response to recent call for “war” on “activist judges.”

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Retired judges push back on Todd Blanche’s ‘war’ on ‘activist judges’ comments
Former judges are disputing Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche’s comments when he said it’s time to declare war on activist judges as the administration fights in courts to defend President Trump’s ...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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New Podcast episode!

KOR Executive Director Ari Mittleman talks with WI Election Commissioner Marge Bostelmann about what makes elections in WI unique and why WI voters can trust the process.

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Running Wisconsin's Elections with Marge Bostelmann | Keepers of Our Republic
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November 13, 2025 at 3:20 PM