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We Hold These Truths (https://www.weholdtruths.org) is a national campaign led by activists, veterans, legal scholars, elected officials, and more, with the mission to equip the American people with accurate, accessible facts about the rule of law.
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Every election matters. Elections shape our schools, communities, and futures.

Democracy works best when we exercise our right to vote.

Do your civic duty, check if your state is holding an off-year election this year, and exercise your right.

#WeHoldTheseTruths #GOTV
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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“Our nation was built on the freedom to live, speak, and believe as we choose. When that freedom is silenced for some, it threatens us all.” - @bradmeltzer.com

Fight for free expression and fairness.

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October 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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These truths are under threat: personal freedom, equality, democracy, rule of law, and separation of powers.

Make your voice heard.

Join a No Kings Day of Action event near you on Oct. 18: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=d...

#WeHoldTheseTruths #NoKings #NoKingsDayOct18th
October 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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The @usedgov.bsky.social ’s new “Patriotic Education” proposal would rewrite American history — replacing honest learning with ideology.

Freedom in education means the freedom to learn honestly.

Join us to urge the Dept. to withdraw the proposal. weholdtruths.org/support

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October 15, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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“Protecting personal freedom means protecting democracy itself.” – Julianne Moore

When we stand up for one another, freedom wins.

Join us: weholdtruths.org

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October 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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“When stories are silenced, so are the lessons they carry.” - @jodipicoult.bsky.social reminding us to defend our right to read, speak, and live our truths

Join us in holding these truths: weholdtruths.org

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October 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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“Democracy works only if the people decide.” – @staceyabrams.com

Protecting elections means protecting America.

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October 2, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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“Freedom without equality is an illusion.” – @reshmasaujani.com

We must keep working to ensure every voice is heard, every opportunity is fair, and every person is treated with dignity.

Join us in defending equality and democracy: weholdtruths.org

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September 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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We’re putting democracy in print. On Constitution Day, We Hold These Truths is running full-page ads in the @wsj.com & @financialtimes.com — reminding the nation that our freedoms only survive if we defend them. Sign the pledge at weholdtruths.org.
September 17, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Democracy is defended by the people. Join “We Hold These Truths” and take action with us:
📢 Share the truths
✍️ Sign the pledge
All at → weholdtruths.org/take-action
September 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Our full-page color ad running today in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Arizona Republic, and the Dallas Morning News. These are the truth which unite us, and these are the truths which every American needs to know. weholdtruths.org #sharethetruths
Personal freedoms The personal freedoms accorded throughout the Constitution and its many amendments are an essential protection against government tyranny and reflect the inherent rights of every person in the United States. These include, -Freedom of expression. Democracy depends on freedom of speech and the press. The government has no right to intimidate or punish anyone simply on the basis of their views and ideas.  -Criminal justice. Those suspected and accused of crimes are protected by many provisions of the Bill of Rights, including those limiting police searches and arrests, ensuring the privilege against self-incrimination, and providing for fair trials.  These rights are imperative to protect individual freedom and prevent abuses by the government. -Personal autonomy. Our society respects fundamental aspects of autonomy, including the liberty to make important decisions about one’s life. the Constitution, and its chief safeguard of our liberty, is avoiding the concentration of power by separating and placing limits upon the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government among three branches that check, balance, and respect each other’s power.   -Responsibility of each branch of government: Congress alone possesses the legislative power, which is limited to that authority enumerated in the Constitution. The President is not a King; his power must come from the Constitution or a statute passed by Congress and may not be applied to violate the constitutional rights of others. And it is “emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.” -National defense: The federal government must provide for the common defense, which today means protecting the United States, supporting our allies overseas, and preventing foreign interference from disrupting our political system. But whether the federal government is protecting national security or fulfilling its domestic responsibilities, it must adhere to the limits of i…
July 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Stacey Abrams
Pete Buttigieg
Wesley Clark – four-star general, United States Army (ret.);
Thomas B. Griffith – Judge, US Court of Appeals...
Sherrilyn Ifill

Co-Chairs:
Erwin Chemerinsky
J. Michael Luttig
Skye Perryman
Lisa Tucker
July 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
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July 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Our full-page color ad running today in the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Arizona Republic, and the Dallas Morning News. These are the truth which unite us, and these are the truths which every American needs to know. weholdtruths.org #sharethetruths
Personal freedoms The personal freedoms accorded throughout the Constitution and its many amendments are an essential protection against government tyranny and reflect the inherent rights of every person in the United States. These include, -Freedom of expression. Democracy depends on freedom of speech and the press. The government has no right to intimidate or punish anyone simply on the basis of their views and ideas.  -Criminal justice. Those suspected and accused of crimes are protected by many provisions of the Bill of Rights, including those limiting police searches and arrests, ensuring the privilege against self-incrimination, and providing for fair trials.  These rights are imperative to protect individual freedom and prevent abuses by the government. -Personal autonomy. Our society respects fundamental aspects of autonomy, including the liberty to make important decisions about one’s life. the Constitution, and its chief safeguard of our liberty, is avoiding the concentration of power by separating and placing limits upon the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government among three branches that check, balance, and respect each other’s power.   -Responsibility of each branch of government: Congress alone possesses the legislative power, which is limited to that authority enumerated in the Constitution. The President is not a King; his power must come from the Constitution or a statute passed by Congress and may not be applied to violate the constitutional rights of others. And it is “emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.” -National defense: The federal government must provide for the common defense, which today means protecting the United States, supporting our allies overseas, and preventing foreign interference from disrupting our political system. But whether the federal government is protecting national security or fulfilling its domestic responsibilities, it must adhere to the limits of i…
July 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Good morning, friends, and hoping you all have a meaningful Fourth. Meaningful, as in, let’s contribute to saving the rule of law! Please share, share, share across your social media platforms to #sharethetruths - let’s get momentum going! weholdtruths.org
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July 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
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The Constitution belongs to all of us.

We’re proud to launch this new initiative to make the rule of law accessible for all.

Because our nation is at its best when Americans are informed, engaged, and empowered.

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We Hold These Truths logo: We still hold these truths, even though they are under attack. It will take all of us to protect and defend people, their rights, and our future. Join us: weholdtruths.org Join Americans of all backgrounds and beliefs in support of: Personal Freedoms The personal freedoms accorded throughout the Constitution and its many amendments are an essential protection against government tyranny and reflect the inherent rights of every person in the United States. Equality Equality is a precondition of freedom. We all are free only when all of us, not just some of us, are free from discrimination, exclusion, and threat. Without equality for all, freedom for all is a broken promise. Democracy and Elections In a democracy, voters elect their leaders, and elected candidates make the law. Our democratic republic functions best when Americans accept, honor, and respect election results. To achieve this outcome, elections must be conducted in a fair manner. Separation of Powers A fundamental structural feature of the Constitution, and its chief safeguard of our liberty, is avoiding the concentration of power by separating and placing limits upon the legislative, executive, and judicial powers of government among three branches that check, balance, and respect each other’s power. The Rule of Law To preserve liberty, fairness, and the stability of our democratic society, the exercise of power by the government and other actors must be limited by law.
July 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM