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Tax Day in America: Remembering Who Really Works for Whom
April 15, 2026, is Tax Day for most individual federal filers, which makes today more than a deadline. It is a civic moment. It is a reminder that taxation is not supposed to be an act of submission. In the American constitutional order, taxation is tied to representation, limited government, and the obligation of public officials to serve the people whose money they collect. The Constitution gives Congress the power to lay and collect taxes in order to pay the nation’s debts

Joni917
Apr 153 min read


When “First Amendment” Becomes an Excuse for Failing Children
The controversy out of Rutherford County, Tennessee, has quickly become national news. Library Director Luanne James was fired after refusing to comply with a board directive to move more than 100 books from children’s and teen sections into the adult section of the county library system.[1] James argued that relocating the books would violate the First Amendment.[1] But this dispute was not about forbidding adults from reading books. It was about whether certain materials sh

Joni917
Apr 33 min read


“No Kings, No Clue: What Modern Protests Reveal About Civic Illiteracy”
As protests emerge across the country under slogans like “No Kings,” they reveal something deeper than political frustration. They expose a growing gap in civic understanding—specifically, a misunderstanding of what the United States actually is. America is not a monarchy. It never has been. And more importantly—it is not a pure democracy. It is a Constitutional Republic. That distinction matters more today than ever. What “No Kings” Gets Right—and Wrong At its core, the phra

Joni917
Mar 303 min read


America 250 - 1776-2026
Most Americans have never heard his name… Roger Sherman is the only Founder to sign all four of these documents: • The Continental Association (1774) • The Declaration of Independence (1776) • The Articles of Confederation (1781) • The U.S. Constitution (1787) That’s right — all four. And during the Constitutional Convention, Sherman helped craft what we now call the Great Compromise” — creating our two-chamber Congress: The House (representation by population) The Senate (

marie917society
Feb 201 min read


The Founders' Vision of Limited Government — And How Far We've Strayed
When our Founding Fathers met in Philadelphia in 1787 to draft the Constitution, they brought with them the hard-earned lessons of tyranny, overreach, and the dangers of unchecked power. Fresh from the fires of the American Revolution, they understood with uncommon clarity that liberty could not survive unless government was restrained. That understanding formed the cornerstone of our Constitution — a carefully balanced framework designed to secure individual rights by limiti

Ethan Justice
Nov 11, 20253 min read


The Republic’s Crucible: A Constitutional Moment
History rarely reveals its full truths in the moment. Only with the clear eye of hindsight and the long view of time do we grasp the true...

Rich Washburn
Aug 4, 20255 min read


A Night to Remember: VIP Reception with Tucker Carlson at the 917 Society Event
The 4th Annual 917 Society Fundraiser was a night of patriotism, unity, and celebration—but for those who attended the VIP reception, it...

Rich Washburn
Mar 12, 20251 min read


An Unforgettable Evening: Tucker Carlson and the 917 Society Celebrate the Constitution
Patriotism, Truth, and Purpose in Tennessee On March 7, 2025, over 600 patriots gathered in Tennessee for the 4th Annual 917 Society...

Rich Washburn
Mar 11, 20253 min read


Why Our Founders Wanted Limited Government—And Why It Matters Today
In an era of ever-expanding federal authority, it's crucial to remember why our Founding Fathers fought to create a system built on...

Ethan Justice
Feb 5, 20252 min read


Religious liberty is one of America’s greatest treasures, rooted in the First Amendment—not in “separation of church and state” but in freedom for all faiths.
Religious liberty is a cornerstone of American identity, woven into the very fabric of our Constitution and affirmed in the First...

Ethan Justice
Nov 3, 20244 min read


Why Legacy Media is Being Left Behind by the Podcast Revolution and its good for our 1st Amendment
In a world where information moves faster than ever, legacy media outlets — the traditional giants of TV, newspapers, and radio — are...

Ethan Justice
Nov 1, 20245 min read


84% of American support Photo ID to Vote. Why is it not mandatory in every state?
A recent Gallup poll found that 84% of Americans support requiring photo identification to vote. This overwhelming consensus reflects the...

Ethan Justice
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Unconstitutional Election Interference from the Labour Party of UK.
Foreign political parties are not allowed to campaign for U.S. presidential candidates, and such involvement is prohibited by U.S. law....

Ethan Justice
Oct 18, 20242 min read


How Unelected Officials Usurp the Will of the People
One of the core tenets of our republic is the idea that government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed. This...

Ethan Justice
Oct 1, 20243 min read


John Kerry Addresses the World Health Organization, Cites Commitment to the U.S. Constitution and First Amendment, but Contradicts Himself at the World Economic Forum
In a recent speech to the World Health Organization (WHO), U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry, highlighted the...

Ethan Justice
Sep 29, 20244 min read


What happens to elected officials that violate their oath to the Constitution?
When elected officials violate their oath to uphold the Constitution, they breach the very foundation of their service to the American...

Ethan Justice
Sep 15, 20243 min read


Why Granting Citizenship to Undocumented Immigrants Is a Slap in the Face to Legal Immigrants
As a Constitutional Republic, America has always prided itself on being a nation of laws, where the rule of law reigns supreme, and...

Ethan Justice
Sep 6, 20243 min read


Equality for All: How the U.S. Constitution and Amendments Made It Possible
The U.S. Constitution was designed to be a living document, adaptable to the needs of an evolving nation. While the Founding Fathers laid...

Ethan Justice
Sep 5, 20243 min read


Ensuring that taxpayer dollars are used wisely is not just good policy—it’s a constitutional necessity.
Government programs are intended to serve the public good, addressing needs from infrastructure to social services. However, without...

Ethan Justice
Sep 3, 20244 min read


How The New York Times article "The Constitution is Sacred. Is it also Dangerous?" is a prime example of left leaning media bias
The New York Times article titled "The Constitution is Sacred. Is it also Dangerous?" can be seen as an example of left-leaning media...

Ethan Justice
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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