Friends,

Americans continue to come together under the Principles First banner to champion democracy, civility, and leadership rooted in integrity. Through local gatherings, town halls, and community forums, we’re creating spaces for open dialogue and collective action — places where citizens can exchange ideas, build trust, and renew their commitment to the values that unite us.

These moments of connection remind us that strengthening democracy starts close to home — in our neighborhoods, around dinner tables, and within our communities. We can’t wait to see you at our next event as we continue this vital work together.

Principles First and Issue One are thrilled to be joined by former Governor and Presidential candidate John Kasich; former Congresswoman Claudine Schneider; former U.S. Senate candidate and BYU graduate Jared Young; former CIA analyst, historian and author of The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism, Holly Berkley Fletcher; and members of the Principles First and Issue One communities.

Join Principles First and Bright America for a happy hour at the Roosevelt Room this Friday, November 14th from 5-7pm CST. This is a great opportunity for those who are in town for TribFest, care about the rule of law, or simply want to network with fellow commonsense Americans. This is a free event. RSVP here and share with your friends in the area!

Principles First is headed to San Francisco, California on Thursday, December 4th for our Signature Dinner Series on the Constitution and Policy: Where Law Meets Leadership.  We will be joined by American journalist and senior resident fellow at the Renew Democracy Initiative Jay Nordlinger and Society for the Rule of Law Executive Director Gregg Nunziata. Tickets are available here.

In case you missed it, we recently announced the 2026 Principles First Summit: America 250 from February 20-22 at the Gaylord in National Harbor, MD, just minutes outside of D.C. Our discussions and programming will focus on highlighting the ideas and leaders that have made America the envy of the world since 1776. You can get tickets here and room blocks are available here. Please note: if you encounter any problems with the room block, contact Brittany for help.