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Becoming the Founder: An Unexpected Path to Sovereignty in 2025
There was a time not long ago—perhaps even last year—when many of us wouldn’t have touched AI with a ten-foot pole. And rightly so. What...

Rich Washburn
Jun 43 min read


The Constitution vs. CNN: When Activist Anchors Get Schooled on National Sovereignty
Pamela Brown didn’t just lose an argument on CNN — she accidentally showcased exactly why Americans have lost faith in the mainstream...

Rich Washburn
May 313 min read


Memorial Day: Honoring the Cost of Freedom
As the sun rises on the Friday before Memorial Day, families across the nation pack coolers, fire up grills, and head to beaches and...

Rich Washburn
May 232 min read


Comcast Finally Dumps MSNBC—Proof Even Corporate America Knows the Truth
In a move that’s making waves across media and politics, Comcast is spinning off MSNBC—and frankly, it's long overdue. For years, MSNBC...

Rich Washburn
Apr 253 min read


He Is Risen — And So Shall This Nation: Easter Reflections on Faith, Freedom, and America’s Founding Spirit
On this sacred Easter Sunday, as we rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are also reminded of a greater truth that transcends...

Rich Washburn
Apr 202 min read


The Shot Heard Round the World: Honoring the Spark of American Liberty
On April 19, 1775, in the early morning mist of Lexington, Massachusetts, a small group of colonial militiamen stood their ground. Though...

Joni917
Apr 193 min read


When Political Theater Replaces Duty: Senator Van Hollen’s Trip to El Salvador and the Priorities Problem in Washington
Imagine being a hardworking American citizen—raising your family, paying your taxes, trying to stay afloat amid skyrocketing inflation...

Joni917
Apr 153 min read


Tariffs, Trade, and Truth: Why the U.S. Must Stand Firm on Economic Sovereignty
Recent headlines from Beijing make one thing clear: China is doubling down on its opposition to U.S. tariffs. Chinese state media is...

Rich Washburn
Apr 144 min read


A Culture Starving for Truth: How King of Kings and the 917 Society Echo the Same Cry for a Nation to Return to God
As Americans pour into theaters to watch King of Kings , Angel Studios’ faithful retelling of the life of Christ, it’s clear something...

Rich Washburn
Apr 113 min read


“That’s Not What I Asked You”: Senator Blackburn Defends Free Speech and the Constitution from Weaponized Censorship
In a moment that’s going viral for all the right reasons, Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee did more than just hold a hearing—she...

Rich Washburn
Apr 12 min read


An Open Letter to Elon Musk and the DOGE TeamFrom the Grateful Citizens Who Still Believe in the Constitution
Dear Mr. Musk and the DOGE Team, On behalf of millions of hard-working Americans—those who punch the clock, raise families, pay their...

Joni917
Apr 13 min read


The Rise of Conservative Gen Z: A Generation Reclaiming America's Founding Values
In a surprising twist that’s rattling the narratives of legacy media and progressive institutions, Generation Z — America’s youngest...

Rich Washburn
Mar 313 min read


Gratitude and Grit: Thank You, Jason Whitlock, for Sharing the Mission of the 917 Society
When you’ve been walking a road of faith for years—often uphill, often alone—it means the world when someone notices the journey and...

Joni917
Mar 283 min read


Why I Started the 917 Society—and Why the Constitution Still Matters
If you had told me ten years ago that I'd be leading a national movement to get the U.S. Constitution into the hands of eighth graders, I...

Joni917
Mar 285 min read


The Next Generation of Patriots: Inspiring Tucker Carlson with the Pledge and Preamble
Last Friday night in Tennessee, amid a packed house of over 600 passionate Americans , a moment unfolded that captured the very essence...

Joni917
Mar 112 min read


The Battle for Liberty: Why Constitutional Education Matters More Than Ever in 2024
As we move through 2024, the words of Dan Smoot from nearly six decades ago resonate more powerfully than ever. His warning that America...

Ethan Justice
Aug 9, 20244 min read


The 25th Amendment Explained: Safeguarding the Presidency in Times of Crisis
In the hustle and bustle of modern governance, there are few things as crucial as the continuity of leadership in the United States. Our...

Abe
Aug 9, 20243 min read


Tulsi Gabbard and the Quiet Skies Program: A Disturbing Use of Surveillance Powers
In a troubling revelation, whistleblowers from the Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS) have exposed the inclusion of former U.S....

Rich Washburn
Aug 5, 20242 min read


Elon Musk: A Modern John Hancock Championing Our Constitution and First Amendment
Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla and SpaceX, is not just a technological innovator but also a robust advocate for the principles...

Rich Washburn
Aug 2, 20243 min read


Amplifying Minority Views: How the Media Shapes Public Opinion
In today’s media landscape, it often seems that the mainstream media's role is to magnify the voices of a small, vocal minority,...

Rich Washburn
Aug 2, 20242 min read
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