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Today was supposed to the 5^th and final day of the Country First Annual Dash for Democracy.  But given the attack on the First Amendment, the Dash will be going through tomorrow.  Tomorrow will be focused on the attacks by Washington DC and the FCC on the First Amendment.  But today, we address Political Extremism. 

A healthy democracy thrives on passionate debate. But dangerous levels of political extremism are poisoning our politics, eroding trust, paralyzing progress and as we are currently witnessing...attacking First Amendment Rights.

Extremism elevates ideology over truth; silences speech it disagrees with. It encourages leaders to ignore facts and instead chase raw power at any cost. When extremists turn neighbors into enemies, they create openings for bad actors—foreign and domestic—to exploit fear, deepen chaos, and weaken our institutions.

This isn’t about partisan politics—it’s about defending democracy itself. The more politics becomes a contest of purity tests and absolutism, the less room there is for common-sense solutions that help everyday Americans.

Click the Action Button below to email or call your Representative.

Tell Them: To reject political extremism in our country. Extremism puts ideology above truth, divides communities, and weakens the very institutions that protect our freedoms. When leaders ignore facts for political gain, it erodes public trust and makes it harder to solve real problems facing Americans.

Onward, 

The Country First Team
https://www.country1st.com/

PS:  If you're ready to make more of an impact, we’ve created a Letter To The Editor Template you can personalize and submit to your local paper. It’s a powerful way to use your First Amendment Rights!