Yes, we’ve seen real attempts to weaken the First Amendment this past year. But the guardrails of the First Amendment are holding strong, because millions of Americans refused to stay silent
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Freedom of Speech—protected by the First Amendment from government abridgement—is winning.

Yes, we’ve seen real attempts to weaken the First Amendment this past year. But the guardrails of the First Amendment are holding strong, because millions of Americans refused to stay silent.

Those guardrails have empowered millions of Americans – and thousands of Country First members – to march, rally, and speak up across the nation in defense of democracy and core American values.

They’ve enabled thousands of Americans to join our Country First Days of Action—taking their concerns directly to Congress and advocating for American Values, Affordability, Strong Communities, and a Vibrant Democracy.

In 2025, you did the work. You worked to ensure we can hand the next generation a country stronger, freer, and more resilient than the one we inherited.

Authoritarianism wins when people of goodwill go quiet.
But we didn’t. And because of you—Freedom of Speech is louder than ever.

And during this season of gratitude, we’re excited to announce a sale on our Freedom of Speech shirts (and the entire Country First store). Just enter Code: "BLACKFRIDAY" in the checkout.

If you believe in protecting the First Amendment, wear it loudly and proudly.

Together, we’ll ensure Freedom of Speech continues to win—today, in 2026, and for generations to come.

As we enter this season of gratitude, we’re thankful for the freedoms we enjoy, the freedoms we work tirelessly to defend, and the Country First community that proves—day after day—that ordinary Americans can make extraordinary impact.

 

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

 

 

 

 


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