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November 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM

Freedom Watch • The Profit Machine Behind Government Power

Freedom Watch • The Profit Machine Behind Government Power The business of tyranny is booming. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Homing in on the gravest threats to our civil liberties and human rights, Freedom Wa…
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November 26, 2025 at 7:00 PM

What We’re Thankful For

What We’re Thankful For Grateful for those who refuse to surrender their freedoms quietly Dear Friend, This Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks—not for the state of our politics, which seems to grow more divisive and coercive eac…
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November 25, 2025 at 2:34 PM

Say ‘No Thanks’ to Police State Tyranny | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Say ‘No Thanks’ to Police State Tyranny | By John & Nisha Whitehead Giving thanks for our blessings requires the courage to say ‘no thanks’ to tyranny. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Versi…
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November 20, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Your Car Is Protected by the Fourth Amendment. A K-9’s Snout Shouldn’t Change That

Your Car Is Protected by the Fourth Amendment. A K-9’s Snout Shouldn’t Change That A small intrusion. A big erosion of the Fourth Amendment. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: November 20…
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November 20, 2025 at 1:09 AM

Power without limits is tyranny

Power without limits is tyranny The Constitution cannot protect itself—so we must. Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend,   Every day seems to bring a new headline, a new crisis, a new erosion of t…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:42 PM

Profiteering, Protection Rackets & a Pay-to-Play Presidency | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Profiteering, Protection Rackets & a Pay-to-Play Presidency | By John & Nisha Whitehead This is how a crime syndicate operates—not a constitutional republic. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • S…
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November 16, 2025 at 9:57 PM

Freedom Watch • Power Without Restraint — The New Normal in America

Freedom Watch • Power Without Restraint — The New Normal in America Courts, Congress, and the Constitution are being pushed to the breaking point "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Homing in on the gravest threats …
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November 12, 2025 at 12:34 PM

Who Really Owns America? The Banks, the Billionaires, and the Deep State | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Who Really Owns America? The Banks, the Billionaires, and the Deep State | By John & Nisha Whitehead Debt has replaced freedom as our national currency. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Vers…
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November 11, 2025 at 12:56 AM

The Supreme Court Must Rein In Presidential Attempts to Establish a Standing Army, Invade Chicago

The Supreme Court Must Rein In Presidential Attempts to Establish a Standing Army, Invade Chicago This is a betrayal of the Constitution. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: November 10, 2…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Freedom Watch • Power Without Limits—The New Normal in America

Freedom Watch • Power Without Limits—The New Normal in America While courts challenge executive abuse, new schemes for surveillance and control continue unchecked. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Homing in on th…
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November 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM

A Loss for Transparency, a Win for Government Secrecy

A Loss for Transparency, a Win for Government Secrecy Supreme Court Ruling Makes It Harder to Expose Corruption, Demand Accountability View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: November 6, 2025 …
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November 6, 2025 at 1:52 AM

Who Holds the Power to Tax? The Supreme Court Weighs the Limits of Presidential Power

Who Holds the Power to Tax? The Supreme Court Weighs the Limits of Presidential Power Power and the Constitution Series View this email in your browser Power and the Constitution is The Rutherford Institute…
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November 4, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Rule by Thieves: The Police State Becomes a Pay-to-Play Shadow Government | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Rule by Thieves: The Police State Becomes a Pay-to-Play Shadow Government | By John & Nisha Whitehead The government is no longer accountable to the people—it answers to those who pay for it. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.ru…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM

What on earth is happening to this country?

What on earth is happening to this country? This kind of decadence is always the prelude to decline. Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend,   I imagine that you, like me, often find yourself wonder…
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November 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM

Freedom Watch • The Surveillance State on Autopilot

Freedom Watch • The Surveillance State on Autopilot The surveillance state isn’t coming. It’s here. "Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Homing in on the gravest threats to our civil liberties and human rights, Freed…
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October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM

Court to Rehear Challenge to President’s Use of National Guard Against Protesters After ‘Factual Discrepancy’ Emerges

Court to Rehear Challenge to President’s Use of National Guard Against Protesters After ‘Factual Discrepancy’ Emerges Truth matters—and so does the Constitution. View this email in your browser   For Immediate…
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October 29, 2025 at 2:22 PM

The Vampire State: Feeding on Our Fear, Freedom and Finances | By John & Nisha Whitehead

The Vampire State: Feeding on Our Fear, Freedom and Finances | By John & Nisha Whitehead One tax. One war. One surveillance program at a time—the government is bleeding us dry. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. L…
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October 24, 2025 at 5:39 PM

The National Guard was never meant to police the people.

The National Guard was never meant to police the people. A Ninth Circuit ruling gives the President sweeping power to deploy troops against civilians. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: O…
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October 23, 2025 at 8:58 PM

The Constitution cannot protect itself.

The Constitution cannot protect itself. The rule of law must restrain those in power—or freedom won’t survive. Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend, At a time when headlines change by the hour and …
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October 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM

Who Would Jesus Bomb? The Gospel According to the Military-Industrial Complex | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Who Would Jesus Bomb? The Gospel According to the Military-Industrial Complex | By John & Nisha Whitehead When war becomes worship, both Christ and the Constitution are betrayed. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org.…
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October 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Police State Bounty Hunters: The Rise of ICE’s Unconstitutional War on America | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Police State Bounty Hunters: The Rise of ICE’s Unconstitutional War on America | By John & Nisha Whitehead Masked. Lawless. Unaccountable. ICE isn’t enforcing the law—it’s erasing it. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford…
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October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM

Civil Liberties Groups Challenge the Government’s Political War on ’Thought Crimes’

Civil Liberties Groups Challenge the Government’s Political War on ’Thought Crimes’ When the government dictates what’s taught, it won’t be long before it dictates what’s preached. View this email in your browser …
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October 7, 2025 at 3:32 PM

Trump’s Everywhere War: An Insurrection Against the Constitution | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Trump’s Everywhere War: An Insurrection Against the Constitution | By John & Nisha Whitehead We are all in danger. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Version View this email in your br…
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October 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM

Battlefield America: Trump’s War on the Enemy Within—the American People | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Battlefield America: Trump’s War on the Enemy Within—the American People | By John & Nisha Whitehead We the people have become enemy #1. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Version View…
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September 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM

Freedom Watch • The Unmistakable Signs of a Police State

Freedom Watch • The Unmistakable Signs of a Police State Education precedes action. Speak truth to power.  Your tax-deductible donations support The Rutherford Institute's ongoing efforts to make the government play by the rules of the Constitution.  …
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September 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM

The swamp was never drained. It was institutionalized.

The swamp was never drained. It was institutionalized. Your tax dollars are fueling corruption, not freedom. Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend, The swamp was never drained. It was institutional…
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September 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM

Civil Liberties Groups Challenge the Trump Administration's Attempts to Muzzle Free Speech

Civil Liberties Groups Challenge the Trump Administration's Attempts to Muzzle Free Speech You don’t defend democracy by silencing dissent. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: September 25…
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September 23, 2025 at 9:09 PM

The Government’s War on Thought Crimes | By John & Nisha Whitehead

The Government’s War on Thought Crimes | By John & Nisha Whitehead Would Orwell be branded a terrorist? ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Version View this email in your browser …
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September 19, 2025 at 6:10 PM

From Courtroom to Canvas: Civil Liberties Defender John W. Whitehead Explores Freedom and Technology Through Art in New Exhibit

From Courtroom to Canvas: Civil Liberties Defender John W. Whitehead Explores Freedom and Technology Through Art in New Exhibit Art exhibition grapples with surveillance, identity, and the future of liberty. View this email in your browser …
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September 17, 2025 at 8:14 PM

The Constitution cannot protect itself.

The Constitution cannot protect itself. This is not a partisan problem. Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend, Today, we stand at a dangerous crossroads.   The rule of law is being trampled underfo…
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September 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Political Gaslighting: The Government’s Latest Playbook for Dismantling the Constitution | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Political Gaslighting: The Government’s Latest Playbook for Dismantling the Constitution | By John & Nisha Whitehead What does it mean when the government says it’s restoring the Constitution… while gutting your rights? ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary i…
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September 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Standing Armies at Home: Civil Liberties Groups Oppose Trump’s National Guard Takeover

Standing Armies at Home: Civil Liberties Groups Oppose Trump’s National Guard Takeover The Founders' fears are becoming reality. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: September 15, 2025   St…
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September 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM

America Is Walking a Dangerous Road

America Is Walking a Dangerous Road We must reject the politics of fear. View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward …
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September 9, 2025 at 10:12 PM

How Tyranny Becomes Entrenched: 9/11 and the Police State’s Endless Power Grabs | By John & Nisha Whitehead

How Tyranny Becomes Entrenched: 9/11 and the Police State’s Endless Power Grabs | By John & Nisha Whitehead What you excuse today will be used against you tomorrow. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version …
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September 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Freedom Watch • ‘Unconstitutional’ and ‘Unlawful’: Judges Push Back on Trump’s Expanding Power

Freedom Watch • ‘Unconstitutional’ and ‘Unlawful’: Judges Push Back on Trump’s Expanding Power Education precedes action.  Your tax-deductible donations support The Rutherford Institute's ongoing efforts to make the government play by the rules of the Constitution.  …
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September 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM

Court Rules: Trump Can’t Freeze Funds to Force Government Ideology on Harvard

Court Rules: Trump Can’t Freeze Funds to Force Government Ideology on Harvard This isn’t just about Harvard. It’s about the future of free speech in America. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Rel…
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September 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM

A Police State Presidency: When ‘Rule of Law’ Becomes ‘Rule by Gunpoint’ | By John & Nisha Whitehead

A Police State Presidency: When ‘Rule of Law’ Becomes ‘Rule by Gunpoint’ | By John & Nisha Whitehead The Constitution will not defend itself. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Version …
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September 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM

From Encampments to Courtrooms: The Cost of Criminalizing Homelessness

From Encampments to Courtrooms: The Cost of Criminalizing Homelessness When Cities Target the Homeless, Everyone’s Rights Are at Risk View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: September 2, 2025 …
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September 2, 2025 at 12:18 AM

They’re stealing more than our labor. They’re stealing our nation.

They’re stealing more than our labor. They’re stealing our nation. Make America free again. Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend, Labor Day was born out of struggle: ordinary Americans fighting f…
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August 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM

The Public’s Right to Know Just Took a Hit

The Public’s Right to Know Just Took a Hit Government transparency shouldn’t depend on who’s asking. View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: August 27, 2025   In a Blow to Transparency, Suprem…
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August 25, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Burning the Flag or Torching the Constitution: Only One Destroys Freedom | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Burning the Flag or Torching the Constitution: Only One Destroys Freedom | By John & Nisha Whitehead Trump's flag burning fight is a constitutional bait-and-switch. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version …
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August 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM

This Isn’t Law and Order. It’s Martial Law

This Isn’t Law and Order. It’s Martial Law Law and order shouldn’t come at gunpoint Donate online at www.rutherford.org Dear Friend,   Once again, President Trump is threatening to deploy the National Guard—…
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August 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM

The U.S. Government Is Waging Psychological War on Its Citizens | By John & Nisha Whitehead

The U.S. Government Is Waging Psychological War on Its Citizens | By John & Nisha Whitehead Inside the Deep State’s PsyOps Machine ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Version • Short Version View this …
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August 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM

Rutherford Institute Warns: Virginia Ordinance Could Bar Churches From Offering Cold-Weather Shelters to the Homeless

Rutherford Institute Warns: Virginia Ordinance Could Bar Churches From Offering Cold-Weather Shelters to the Homeless Bureaucracy should not stand in the way of compassion. View this email in your browser   Fo…
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August 13, 2025 at 1:35 PM

The Police State Has a New Playbook: Martial Law, One City at a Time | By John & Nisha Whitehead

The Police State Has a New Playbook: Martial Law, One City at a Time | By John & Nisha Whitehead One “crisis” at a time, the Deep State is rewriting the rules of liberty. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Ve…
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August 8, 2025 at 6:27 PM

Freedom Watch • The Constitution Goes Missing

Freedom Watch • The Constitution Goes Missing Education precedes action.  Your tax-deductible donations support The Rutherford Institute's ongoing efforts to make the government play by the rules of the Constitution.  …
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August 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Can the Government Decide What Counts as Worship? Court Says Yes—Rutherford Says No

Can the Government Decide What Counts as Worship? Court Says Yes—Rutherford Says No When the government gets to decide what counts as worship, no one’s faith is safe. View this email in your browser   For Imme…
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August 5, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Theft of a Nation: How the Deep State Swamp Is Stealing the People’s Power | By John & Nisha Whitehead

Theft of a Nation: How the Deep State Swamp Is Stealing the People’s Power | By John & Nisha Whitehead He promised to fight the Deep State. Instead, he became its enforcer. ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long …
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July 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM

The New Gulag: Mental Health Detentions and the Criminalization of Dissent | By John & Nisha Whitehead

The New Gulag: Mental Health Detentions and the Criminalization of Dissent | By John & Nisha Whitehead The war on the homeless is just the beginning—you could be next ATTENTION NEWSPAPER EDITORS: This commentary is available online at www.rutherford.org. Long Versio…
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July 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM

SCOTUS Lets Facebook Off the Hook for Government-Directed Censorship

SCOTUS Lets Facebook Off the Hook for Government-Directed Censorship SCOTUS won’t stop the alliance between Big Tech and Big Government View this email in your browser   For Immediate Release: July 25, 2025   …