Friends,

As the holiday season approaches, we’re reminded that the strength of our democracy has always depended on everyday Americans choosing to show up — for their communities, for each other, and for the ideals that define our country. Across the nation, people are gathering under the Principles First banner to push back against extremism, lower the temperature, and model what constructive, good-faith civic engagement can look like.

Whether it’s a town hall in a rural county, a community forum in a major city, or a dinner conversation among neighbors who don’t always agree, these moments of connection matter. They’re how we rebuild trust, strengthen civic culture, and reaffirm that the work of democracy is shared — not outsourced.

During this season of reflection and gratitude, we’re especially thankful for you. Your time, energy, and commitment fuel this movement and make it possible for us to keep creating spaces where honest dialogue and principled leadership can thrive.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event and continuing this work together in the weeks ahead.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
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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, Society for the Rule of Law Executive Director Gregg Nunziata, and senior fellow in Governance Studies and Lawfare co-founder and editor-in-chief, Benjamin Wittes. Tickets are available here ([link removed]) . Use the promo code SF25 for a complimentary ticket!
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Join us for a holiday reception in D.C. on Friday, December 12th from 5:30-7:30pm ET as we thank our volunteers, celebrate the holiday season, and welcome new friends to the PF community. RSVP here ([link removed]) .
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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 ([link removed]) and room blocks are available here ([link removed]) . Please note: if you encounter any problems with the room block, contact Brittany (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Help%20with%20room%20block) for help.

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