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Today is Constitution Day.

40+ retired federal judges—appointed by presidents from both parties—are speaking out.

Why? Because judicial independence is under threat.

Read their statement here: keepourrepublic.org/article-iii-...
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
“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.

Read here:
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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
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
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.

Full story by @jacqthomsen.bsky.social @bloomberglaw.com news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...
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
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.”

Read here from the Washington Times: www.washingtontimes.com/news/2025/no...
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
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
Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served in our armed forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication protects the freedoms of our republic.
November 11, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New Podcast episode of Keepers of Our Republic is out!

This week, Judge Liam O’Grady talks restoring trust in the judiciary and the surprising hope he finds in conversations with high schoolers.

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Restoring Faith in Our Judicial System with Judge Liam O’Grady | Keepers of Our Republic
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November 6, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition members and former federal judges Kate O’Malley & Robert Kugler join @legalafmtn.bsky.social @mikesacks.bsky.social to discuss threats against judges, the importance of judicial independence & the MARSHALS Act.

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Trump RATCHETS UP CHAOS as His TERM SPIRALS
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Election Day is TOMORROW!

We teamed up with @virginiamercury.com & @cardinalnews.org to create Behind the Ballot — a nonpartisan video series pulling back the curtain on how elections are run in Virginia.

Watch Here:

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Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections - YouTube
Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections is a nonpartisan video series produced by Keep Our Republic in collaboration with Virginia Mercury. It features ...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
How do elections work in Virginia?

Take a look at the 2025 Voter Guide from @cardinalnews.org featuring our video series Behind the Ballot.

Three trusted registrars explain ballot security, voter registration, and what voters need to know.

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2025 Virginia Voter Guide
Some of the features in this Voter Guide were made possible through the Knight Election Center and a grant from Microsoft. For questions about this Voter Guide, contact us at news@cardinalnews.org.…
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October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
NEW PODCAST EPISODE is out now!

KOR’s Ari Mittleman talks with Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein about running elections in a major PA city and what's next for PA elections.

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Philadelphia City Commissioner Seth Bluestein On Navigating Elections | Keepers of Our Republic
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October 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Another video series out now! Behind the Ballots: An Inside Look Into Virginia Elections With @cardinalnews.org

Virginia election officials discussed how they balance security and transparency.

Hear from the people who protect your vote.

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Behind the Ballot: An Inside Look Into Virginia Elections With Cardinal News
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October 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
In an new column, @virginiamercury.com's Ivy Main shares how serving in elections deepened her trust in the process—and why secure elections also require informed, engaged citizens.

Read the full story here: virginiamercury.com/2025/10/29/y...
Yes, Virginia, our elections are secure • Virginia Mercury
Secure elections and voting rights protections are both critical to our confidence in Election Day outcomes. Just as important, though, is that citizens take their own responsibility to vote seriously...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
New story today from @virginiamercury.com @mschmidtrva.bsky.social shares insights on how local election officials keep Virginia elections safe, secure, and transparent.

These insights come from our new video series Behind the Ballot.

Read more here: virginiamercury.com/2025/10/28/i...
Inside Virginia’s elections: How local officials keep the vote secure and accessible • Virginia Mercury
Virginia is barreling toward a Nov. 4 general election in which voters will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general while also deciding all 100 seats in the House of Delegates....
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October 28, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Reposted
‘We never, ever hook our voting machines to the internet,’ said Norfolk Director of Elections Stephanie Iles — one of four Virginia registrars detailing for The Mercury how paper ballots, sealed vaults and daily audits are used to protect the Nov. 4 vote.

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Inside Virginia’s elections: How local officials keep the vote secure and accessible • Virginia Mercury
Virginia is barreling toward a Nov. 4 general election in which voters will choose a new governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general while also deciding all 100 seats in the House of Delegates....
virginiamercury.com
October 28, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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🗳️ What makes Virginia's elections unique? How are they kept secure? Registrars from Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Henrico and the city of Richmond answer in their own words in a new series presented by The Virginia Mercury and civic education nonprofit Keep Our Republic. www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections - YouTube
Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections is a nonpartisan video series produced by Keep Our Republic in collaboration with Virginia Mercury. It features ...
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October 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
New story from @virginiamercury.com @charlottewords.bsky.social discusses how Virginia registrars secure our votes, build trust & handle challenges on the frontlines of democracy.

These insights come from our new video series Behind the Ballot

Read here: virginiamercury.com/2025/10/27/v...
Va. registrars share how they keep rolls accurate, reflect on their role in the democratic process • Virginia Mercury
Security is paramount, the registrars said, as they broke down how they pre-test voting equipment, create protocols for election worker conduct and access to ballots, and how  they participate in the ...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Just launched: Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections!

Our new video series breaks down how elections really work in the Virginia.

Start with this key episode on common election misconceptions: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RQK...

Full Playlist Here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Common Virginia Election Misconceptions | Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections
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October 24, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Check out our new video series that dives into Virginia elections from the inside out.

In partnership with @virginiamercury.com we explain Virginia's electoral process straight from the officials who run it.

Watch Here: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections - YouTube
Behind the Ballot: Inside Virginia Elections is a nonpartisan video series produced by Keep Our Republic in collaboration with Virginia Mercury. It features ...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:28 PM
NEW podcast episode!

Member of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition and former federal judge and John Jones joins Keepers of Our Republic to talk threats facing the American judiciary today.

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Threats to the Federal Judiciary with Judge John Jones | Keepers of Our Republic
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October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Former U.S. District Judge Liam O’Grady, a member of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition, spoke to @bloomberglaw.com @benjaminpenn.bsky.social about recent DOJ leadership changes in the Eastern District of Virginia

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Trump DOJ Upheaval in Virginia Hobbles National Security Unit
President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the Virginia US attorney’s office prosecuting his foes has driven out the leadership of its national security unit, draining its experience disrupting terrorists a...
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October 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Last week, Keep Our Republic hosted a focus group in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley with voters aged 18–25. They shared candid views on democracy, political violence, and the current state of our politics.

Read more from Holly Otterbein in @axios.com

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Focus group: Gen Z's 2026 warning signs for Democrats
Asked where he gets his news, he responded, "I don't."
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October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
On Today's episode of Keepers of Our Republic, Thad Hall, Mercer County Elections Director, talks PA’s election laws, open primaries & why transparency matters.

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Fixing PA's Antiquated Voting Laws & More: Thad Hall - Mercer County, PA | Keepers of Our Republic
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October 16, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Before last night’s public forum at Denver University on judicial independence, Judge David Tatel visited East High School to speak with students about the Constitution and the role of judges in our democracy.

Big thanks to Ms. Hostetter, East’s Constitution Law teacher, for welcoming us.
October 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM