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As America reflects on 250 years, we must reaffirm the shared values that make our democracy possible: freedom, equality, fair elections, the rule of law, and separation of powers. Sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Justice requires that investigations and prosecutions follow the law, and not political interests. Join us to uphold the rule of law: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Censorship doesn’t just silence voices, it also chips away at the foundation of our democracy. @bradmeltzer.com warns that when freedoms are restricted for some, America’s promise falls short for everyone. Let’s fight for free expression and fairness for all: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

This Thursday, Democracy Forward is hosting a virtual town hall at 7 PM ET to discuss what we can all do to protect our elections. With 3 weeks until the midterm elections, it’s critical all of us embrace our power as voters, make a plan to vote, & encourage our communities to be heard. Join us:

Truth of the Week: Recognizing and respecting election outcomes is a shared responsibility of leaders, candidates, and citizens alike. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Let’s be reminded that democracy is not confined to our history books; it is lived out every day in institutions, communities, and our conversations. Our shared ideals require collective commitment. Let’s show up and protect the future we all share. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Democracy works best when every voice can be heard. Join us to protect our democracy: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

At the nation’s 250th anniversary, We Hold These Truths is focused on ensuring all Americans understand their rights and their role in shaping the future. Democracy works best when people are informed, engaged, and empowered to participate. Sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: The First Amendment protects the right to speak, dissent, and express ideas without government retaliation or censorship. Join us to protect our freedoms: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

The freedom to share our stories and speak our truths is what keeps democracy alive. Freedom rings hollow when our voices are silenced. @jodipicoult.bsky.social reminds us: when stories are censored, so do the lessons we learn from them. Defend our freedoms ➡️ weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Judicial review ensures that laws and government actions comply with the Constitution. Learn more and sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

On this #ConstitutionDay, sign the @weholdtruths.bsky.social pledge and join us in ensuring that these truths endure for generations to come: 📜 Personal Freedoms 📜 Equality 📜 The Rule of Lawlections 📜 The Rule of Law 📜 Separation of Powers

This Constitution Day, we are reminded that our freedoms are not guaranteed. They are protected when we show up and act for them, generation after generation. Our democracy is worth defending, and that time is now. Sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths #ConstitutionDay

Today is National Voter Registration Day. Have you made a plan to vote yet? Find resources, make a plan, and stay informed with our People's Guide to Voting Rights: democracyforward.org/work/research/the-peoples-guide-to-voting-rights/

Truth of the Week: Every person has the right to challenge government action before an independent and impartial judiciary, particularly when subject to a lawsuit or prosecution by the government. Join us to protect this right: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

“We hold these truths” is not just a phrase from our past, it’s a reminder in the present, and a responsibility for our shared future. Together we can help build a stronger, more inclusive democracy for generations to come. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

New book 📚alert: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times by @skyeperryman.bsky.social is here — and our 250 Pledge is in it. A hopeful, practical read for anyone looking to show up for democracy. Get your copy ➡️ ordinarypeopleaction.com

Truth of the Week: Voter suppression weakens the democratic promise of equal participation. Join us to defend the right to vote: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

As we reflect on America’s 250th, We Hold These Truths is working to bring our nation around the values we share, not the differences that divide us. When we fight for our democratic principles, we strengthen our democracy. Join us ➡️ weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Rebuilding civic trust starts close to home. In her new book 📚 Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times, @skyeperryman.bsky.social points readers to the 250 Pledge as a way to find common ground with the people around them. Get your copy: ordinarypeopleaction.com

Truth of the Week: Every voice has equal worth, at the workplace, in public life, and at the ballot box. Join the fight to defend our freedoms: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Freedom isn’t self-executing. Our rights endure when citizens actively defend them, in courts, at the ballot box, and in our communities. Stay engaged, stay involved, sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

We Hold These Truths is proud to be a featured action in @skyeperryman.bsky.social's new must-read book, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times. Get your copy: ordinarypeopleaction.com

Nearly 250 years ago, a vision for democracy took stage. Today, that vision continues through the actions of people who believe in fairness, freedom, and equal opportunity. Join our movement: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: The courts have a responsibility to interpret the law and interpret the Constitution’s direction. Learn more and sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Equality and freedom must go hand in hand. Democracy is at its best when equality is at its fullest. @reshmasaujani.bsky.social pushes us to remember that every voice deserves to be heard, every opportunity is fair, and every person deserves respect. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Due process guarantees that the government cannot take away life, liberty, or property without a fair legal process. We must protect this principle: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

The democratic principles that shaped our nation - freedom, equality, fair elections, the rule of law, and checks and balances - only endure when people choose to protect them across generations. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: A healthy democracy depends on the peaceful transfer of power. Join us to defend that principle: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

As America reflects on its 250th year, we are reminded that democracy is not self-sustaining, it depends on all of us. The future of our country is shaped by the choices we make today. Sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Authoritarian systems demand uniformity. Democracy thrives on disagreement, debate, and diversity. Join the fight for equality: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

The values that shaped this nation still guide its future. 🕊️ Freedom. ⚖️ Equality. 🗳️ Fair elections. 📜 Rule of law. 🏛️ Checks & balances. As we reflect on #America250, let’s protect them together. Sign on: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Freedom of the press serves as a watchdog that holds leaders accountable on behalf of the people. When journalists can report freely without fear, our democracy is stronger. Join the fight for our democracy and sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

As the nation reflects on 250 years, our founding ideals still call on us. Freedom, equality, and democracy only endure when we choose to uphold them. Add your name: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: The president is not above the law, and cannot act as a king. Join us to uphold this truth: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Each generation is entrusted with the future of our democracy and each generation must decide how to act with that responsibility. Now more than ever, let’s recommit to protecting freedom, equality and democracy for all. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: No one is above the law. Protect this truth: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

A strong democracy depends on participation from all of us. With #America250 on the horizon, now is the time to reaffirm the values that hold this nation together. Sign on: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

As the nation celebrates its 250th year, it’s critical to remember the rights that all of us are entitled to under the law. Go to weholdtruths.org to join the movement.

Truth of the Week: Barriers that prevent eligible voters from registering, voting, or having their ballots counted undermine our democracy. Join us to protect our democracy: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Nearly 250 years ago, a set of ideas set this country in motion. As approach #America250, it’s up to all of us to carry those ideals forward. Freedom, equality, and democracy for all. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Democracy is strengthened by our differences. Our diversity of people, ideas, and experiences is our nation’s greatest strength. Fight for equality and sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Separation of powers is a key safeguard of our liberty. @repbrendanboyle.bsky.social reminds us of the importance of respecting and defending that principle in order to uphold our democracy and democratic republic. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Personal liberty means the government must respect individual choices. In a free society, power starts with the people, not the state. Defend the values that uphold our democracy: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Looking ahead to #America250, we’re reminded that our democracy is both a legacy and a responsibility. What we do now will define what comes next. Fight for our shared truths: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: America’s system of government divides authority among three branches to check and balance one another. No single branch should control everything. Join us to protect this truth: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Democracy is not guaranteed, it is sustained and protected by people who show up for it. As #America250 nears, let’s recommit to protecting the values we share. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

Truth of the Week: Equality under the law means no person is above the law and no person is beneath its protection. Learn more and sign the pledge: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths

How do we protect democracy? Protect personal freedom. Julianne Moore tells us that freedom doesn't survive on words alone, we must show up, fight, and defend it. Hold the line for freedom. Join us: weholdtruths.org #WeHoldTheseTruths