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September 22, 2020 at 7:56 PM

Our statement on Ruth Bader Ginsburg

We join our fellow Americans in mourning the loss of a truly inspiring and remarkable figure, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her courage and resolve typified the best of our nation, and our nation is better for her service.     Dear John, We join our fellow Americans in mourning t…

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September 22, 2020 at 6:39 PM

Reminder: Join us tomorrow!

Join CFP hosts, Evan McMullin, Mindy Finn, Heath Mayo, Shermichael Singleton, Bradford Traywick, and Reed Howard for a virtual discussion on where this movement goes from here and why this year’s election is so important!     Join us tomorrow, September 23rd! Hi John, Last month…

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  Convention on Founding Principles · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 9:11 PM

Reminder: Join us this Wednesday!

Join CFP hosts, Evan McMullin, Mindy Finn, Heath Mayo, Shermichael Singleton, Bradford Traywick, and Reed Howard for a virtual discussion on where this movement goes from here and why this year’s election is so important!     Join us this Wednesday, September 23rd! Hi John, Last…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 8:03 PM

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg

RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg Loss of legendary SCOTUS justice opens up new battle in DC On Friday evening, the nation lost Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who passed away just before the start of Rosh Hashanah, one of the holiest days of…

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September 18, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Judge steps in to rescue the USPS

Judge steps in to rescue the USPS As the embattled agency gears up for the 2020 election A New York Times opinion piece by Jamelle Bouie today argues that Facebook has been "a disaster for the world." That may sound drastic if you use Facebook…

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September 18, 2020 at 4:01 PM

Download our app!

With less than 50 days until the Election, we’re working hard to ensure America replaces Trump in November. There’s so much on the line this year, that we need all hands on deck. So pick up your phone, and let’s get to work!     Dear John, With less than 50 days until the Electi…

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September 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM

We the People

We the People It's Constitution Day. Do you recognize your country? Happy Constitution Day! Today we observe the monumental day in 1787 when delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia adopted the U.S. Constitution. This should …

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September 17, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Join us next Wednesday!

Join CFP hosts, Evan McMullin, Mindy Finn, Heath Mayo, Shermichael Singleton, Bradford Traywick, and Reed Howard for a virtual discussion on where this movement goes from here and why this year’s election is so important!     Join us Wednesday, September 23rd! Hi John, Last mont…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

September 16, 2020 at 8:15 PM

Middle East accord signed at White House

Middle East accord signed at White House Town hall proves challenging for president On the morning after presiding over the signing of Middle East accords, what is President Trump up to? He's on Twitter, retweeting doctored videos of Joe Biden…

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September 15, 2020 at 7:44 PM

Political polarization threatens lives and livelihoods

Political polarization threatens lives and livelihoods The challenges to life in the U.S. are many We need to embrace respect for life in the United States again. For a long time, the phrase has almost entirely been associated with the movemen…

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September 14, 2020 at 8:00 PM

A post-America America?

A post-America America? Nevada rally gives a peek into a dystopian second Trump term During a weekend rally in Nevada, Donald Trump said that if he wins a second term, he plans to "negotiate" a third term, which he believes he is owed. Remembe…

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September 11, 2020 at 8:19 PM

A day of remembrance

A day of remembrance Amidst a sea of chaos Today we remember 9/11 and the lives lost to hate and extremism on that terrible day. For those of you old enough to remember that time in our history, recall as well the very real sense of American u…

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September 9, 2020 at 7:20 PM

DOJ goes full Roy Cohn

DOJ goes full Roy Cohn Lowering the Barr yet again If you read nothing else today, please check out the Washington Post op-ed penned by the widely revered, newly retired Ben Ginsberg. Ginsberg served as the Republicans' top election lawyer for…

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September 4, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Russia wants you to distrust vote-by-mail

Russia wants you to distrust vote-by-mail Because election chaos, of course This year's election is shaping up to be as much a battle over disinformation as over ideas—especially with Russia fully on board with Donald Trump to convince America…

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September 3, 2020 at 8:40 PM

Trump: Prove it's not 'rigged' by...voting twice?

Trump: Prove it's not 'rigged' by...voting twice? POTUS encourages voters to test the system illegally The Department of Homeland Security has been hiding valuable intelligence about ongoing Russian interference from other authorities and the …

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September 2, 2020 at 8:21 PM

Trump in Kenosha

Trump in Kenosha President visits city torn apart by violence Times of great social unrest offer an opportunity. They give us a chance to hear different perspectives that light the way toward needed systemic reforms. The Black Lives Matter pro…

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September 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM

A tale of two presidential candidates

A tale of two presidential candidates And two very different visions on race and order Please do me a favor today. When you're on Twitter or Facebook, and we see the oft-repeated claim from Trump and his supporters that Joe Biden sides with vi…

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  Evan McMullin & Mindy Finn · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 6:45 PM

Were you part of the Convention on Founding Principles?

While many people tuned into a Republican Convention marked by divisiveness, nepotism, lies, and bizarre shouting, tens of thousands of our fellow Americans tuned in to something far better: The Convention on Founding Principles. Instead of fear and anger, the CFP inspired hope and real, ethical…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 8:34 PM

Congress cut out of the intel loop

Congress cut out of the intel loop House expected to subpoena Ratcliffe As you’ve heard many times now, this is the most important election of our lifetime. None of us can afford to sit this one out, and there's more you can do beyond voting. …

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  Evan McMullin & Mindy Finn · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 12:28 AM

It's showtime!

Tonight’s theme is: A Shining City Upon A Hill.     Hi John, Are you ready for the final night of the Convention on Founding Principles? We’re live now! Tune in to hear from these amazing speakers. Young Voters Panel Discussion Brad Traywick, Moderator Dustin Wahl, Liberty Uni…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 8:34 PM

'A shining city upon a hill'

'A shining city upon a hill' Conventions continue amid growing racial unrest Are you enjoying the Convention on Founding Principles as much as I am? It's truly an antidote to the disillusion and demoralization of the past four years. First, it…

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  Evan McMullin & Mindy Finn · [email protected]

August 27, 2020 at 12:32 AM

Watch live now

Tonight’s theme is: A Shining City Upon A Hill.     Hi John, Are you ready for night 3 of the Convention on Founding Principles? We’re live now!  Tune in and tell a friend to join you. Here’s how you can watch: Here's how you can watch beginning at 8:30pm ET tonight: ✓ On the C…

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  Evan McMullin & Mindy Finn · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Live in 1-hour!

Tonight’s theme is: A Shining City Upon A Hill.     Hi John, Are you ready for night three? We’re kicking off in one hour. Make sure you tune in at 8:30 pm ET. Tonight’s theme is: A Shining City Upon A Hill. We have a great lineup of speeches including: Miles Taylor, Former Ch…

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  Richie Alicea · [email protected]

August 26, 2020 at 12:25 AM

It's about to start!

Tonight’s theme is: Of the People, By the People, For the People.     Hi John, Night two of the Convention on Founding Principles, Of the People, By the People, For the People, is live right now! Tune in. ✓ On the CFP website ✓ On the CFP YouTube channel ✓ On Facebook Live via …

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  Richie Alicea · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 11:31 PM

CFP Day 2 starts in 1 hour!

Tonight’s theme is: Of the People, By the People, For the People.     Hi John, We hope you were able to join us for night one of the Convention on Founding Principles. In just one hour we’re going to be kicking off night two. Tonight’s theme is: Of the People, By the People, Fo…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 8:04 PM

'A republic, if you can keep it'

'A republic, if you can keep it' Two very different conventions kick off We hope you were able to watch the first evening of the Convention on Founding Principles last night. If you did, you had a chance to hear from "the other side"—Republica…

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  Richie Alicea · [email protected]

August 25, 2020 at 1:00 AM

CFP is live!

    CFP2020 is now live, John! Tune in through any of these channels: ✓ On the CFP YouTube channel ✓ On Facebook Live via the CFP page Don't worry if you miss out on the livestream — we'll be posting each and every speech along with other highlights every evening for you to wa…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 7:49 PM

House takes action on USPS

House takes action on USPS And grills DeJoy on proposed changes Tonight at 8:30pm ET, the Convention on Founding Principles debuts with an amazing lineup of speakers. Some have dubbed this the "other" convention, which means the convention for…

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  Richie Alicea · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 6:41 PM

Just hours away from CFP!

We hope you’re just as excited to “attend” CFP and hear from some of the best and brightest voices in this movement as we unite in offering a vision for better leadership and a brighter future for America.     Hi John, In just a few hours, we'll be kicking off the Convention on…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 7:19 PM

'Democracy is on the ballot'

'Democracy is on the ballot' Joe Biden delivers a passionate acceptance speech as Democratic convention draws to a close Do you count yourself among the Americans who have traditionally watched both major-party conventions every four years, bu…

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August 20, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Kamala Harris makes it official

Kamala Harris makes it official And Team Trump has two legal setbacks Former President Barack Obama took the stage at last night's virtual Democratic National Convention to make the case that a vote for Joe Biden is a vote to save our Constitu…

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August 19, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Biden officially nominated by Democrats

Biden officially nominated by Democrats Virtual roll call highlights Day 2 of convention We've heard the words "fake" and "hoax" a lot over the past few years, and, in some cases, it’s warranted. There are indeed a lot of conspiracy theories a…

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August 18, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Senate backs up Mueller’s Russia findings

Senate backs up Mueller’s Russia findings And the USPS makes an important announcement At long last, the bipartisan Senate Intelligence Committee has released its final conclusions in the investigation of Russian interference in the 2016 elect…

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August 14, 2020 at 7:19 PM

No deal for coronavirus relief

No deal for coronavirus relief Senate adjourns until Labor Day without passing a bill Let's review the week. From the president, we saw politically motivated executive orders that override congressional authority, enthusiastic support for QAno…

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August 13, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Trump says the quiet part out loud

Trump says the quiet part out loud No money for USPS, no mail-in voting When Senate Republicans, with the notable exception of Mitt Romney, voted earlier this year to acquit Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, warnings that the president wo…

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August 12, 2020 at 7:15 PM

A historic pick for Joe Biden

A historic pick for Joe Biden Kamala Harris becomes the first female POC on a presidential ticket Two events yesterday highlighted the expanding chasm between the country's two dominant political parties. The first was the announcement that Jo…

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August 11, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Govs want more help

Govs want more help And the Postal Service needs more help What's happening with the U.S. Postal Service is just the latest abuse of power by the president, but it should alarm every American, regardless of party. Under the guise of reform, th…

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August 10, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Foreign interference, slow mail, administrative snafus...

Foreign interference, slow mail, administrative snafus... 2020 election stacking up to be a challenge It's time to hit the panic button about the 2020 general election, amid COVID-19 concerns and President Trump's efforts to curtail vote-by-ma…

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  Evan McMullin & Mindy Finn · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 1:38 PM

In 2 weeks we mount our defense of founding principles.

Will you be there?     Hi John, It’s no secret that our nation is suffering right now. Americans young and old can see and feel our struggles, and we all yearn for a better, brighter future. That future is possible, but it is not inevitable. It will take work, from people of eve…

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August 7, 2020 at 7:29 PM

No relief in sight

No relief in sight White House rejects coronavirus relief offer Several stories in today's TOPLINE highlight why truth is so integral to democracy. Whether it's foreign disinformation campaigns, homegrown conspiracy theories, or news outlets t…

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August 6, 2020 at 7:35 PM

New York makes two bold moves

New York makes two bold moves Prosecutors subpoena Trump's bank and sue the NRA Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is testifying before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today regarding the deployment…

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August 5, 2020 at 7:19 PM

'Repetitive and unnecessarily antagonistic'

'Repetitive and unnecessarily antagonistic' Sally Yates testifies on "Crossfire Hurricane" Consistent with his attack on vote-by-mail, the president suggested this week that he may use an executive order to block mail-in ballots, and then sued…

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August 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Trump threatens executive action on vote-by-mail

Trump threatens executive action on vote-by-mail Also says he's considering action on coronavirus relief Imagine if Donald Trump cared about governing as much as he cares about his own popularity. He boasts about having the best campaign data …

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August 3, 2020 at 7:04 PM

'Extensive and protracted criminal conduct'

'Extensive and protracted criminal conduct' NY prosecutors accuse the Trump Organization of criminal activity How much more are Americans willing to sacrifice for Donald Trump? That’s the real question facing us as we vote for president this f…

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July 31, 2020 at 7:14 PM

President backtracks on election delay

President backtracks on election delay But continues his assault on vote-by-mail We hear a lot from the administration about how vote-by-mail is ripe for fraud. The president tweets about it nearly every day. Attorney General Bill Barr suggest…

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  Stand Up Republic · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Join us at the Convention on Founding Principles

As a long time supporter of Stand Up Republic, we know that you are passionate about protecting our ideals, norms and institutions. We know that you see the dangers that are lurking, threatening to dismantle the liberties which we hold dear. And you’re in good company.     Hi J…

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  The Topline · [email protected]

July 30, 2020 at 7:34 PM

Trump floats delaying the election

Trump floats delaying the election U.S. deaths reach 150,000, and civil rights hero John Lewis is laid to rest Constitutional scholars and election law experts have quickly and forcefully responded to a suggestion this morning by President Tru…

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July 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Feds to depart Portland

Feds to depart Portland Deal struck for phased exit from beleaguered city Bill Barr's testimony yesterday on the federal response to nationwide unrest illuminated an important point—law and order under Donald Trump is in large part theater. Tr…

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July 28, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Congressional Barr-be-cue

Congressional Barr-be-cue AG Barr faces a contentious House panel Social media's rising popularity and its role in the election of Donald Trump illuminated the persistent threat disinformation poses to free societies, particularly when fueled by…

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July 27, 2020 at 7:49 PM

The race for a cure

The race for a cure First large-scale coronavirus vaccine test kicks off today Kudos to NBA star LeBron James and other athletes, whose voting rights group, More Than a Vote, is donating $100,000 to help pay outstanding fines and fees for former…

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