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Keep Our Republic

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At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, Benjamin Franklin was asked by a passerby about what kind of political system we would have, and he reportedly replied: “A Republic, if we can keep it.” We pledge to keep it.

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

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This Georgia Election Office Calls Itself the Chick-fil-A of Voting

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

In this week's Keepers of Our Republic podcast, former Georgia election official Tate Fall sits down with Rebecca Anglin, Director of Elections in Greene County, Georgia, to talk about what it really takes to run elections at the local level. youtu.be/ADgETrAtneM

Why This GA Election Office Calls Itself the Chick-fil-A of Voting | Keepers Of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Today, as our nation observes Memorial Day, the Keep Our Republic team pauses with solemn gratitude to honor the men and women who gave their lives for our country. Let’s carry their legacy forward by staying engaged, united, and dedicated to the principles of our Republic.

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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Can Civics Education Save Democracy? Judges & Educators React

Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · May 21 · 27m

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Can civics education help save democracy? Today on Keepers of Our Republic, civic educators, former judges, and legal scholars discuss the growing civics education gap. Featuring: Corey Paulson, Louise Dubé, Erwin Chemerinsky, Judge Benes Aldana www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X6I...

Can Civics Education Save Democracy? Judges & Educators React

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

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“The House Is on Fire”: Former Federal Judges Sound the Alarm

Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · May 14 · 31m

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

In this week's SPECIAL episode of Keepers of Our Republic Podcast, we hear firsthand perspectives on judicial independence, public trust, civic education, threats against judges, and why the rule of law depends on an informed public. www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTbA...

“The House Is on Fire”: Former Federal Judges Sound the Alarm | Keepers of Our Republic Podcast

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

“Our elections are administered by neighbors, community leaders, and dedicated public servants who work to uphold the law and ensure every eligible voter can participate,” said Calvin Smyre. “Helping the public better understand that process can strengthen confidence.”

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

“Georgia has played an important role in the national conversation around elections and civic participation,” said Don Balfour. “That makes it more important that voters have access to accurate information and opportunities to ask questions in a respectful nonpartisan setting.”

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

The Georgia Advisory Council: • Former Georgia Secretary of State Cathy Cox • Former State Sen. Don Balfour • Former Rep. Calvin Smyre • Former Fulton County Commissioner Lynne Riley • Election official Billy Wooten • Civic leader Dexter Benning • Former Rep. Scot Turner

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Keep Our Republic is proud to launch our Georgia Advisory Council — bringing together respected Republican and Democratic leaders, election officials, and civic voices committed to strengthening trust in elections and civic education across Georgia. keepourrepublic.org/who-we-are/g...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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Local Elections Matter: Lessons from a Georgia Elections Leader

Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · May 7 · 17m

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This week's Keepers of Our Republic podcast, host Tate Fall sits down with Deidre Holden from Georgia to discuss the importance of local elections and why voters should trust their local election office. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=itXV...

Local Elections Matter: Lessons from a Georgia Elections Leader | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition members former federal judges Jeremy Fogel & Liam O’Grady spoke with @apnews.com about recent concerns of not following or complying with court orders. Read Here: apnews.com/article/trum...

Trump flexes executive power with unprecedented flouting of lower court rulings

The Trump administration has been found in violation of court rulings in an extraordinary number of lawsuits on a broad set of issues.

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Ret. federal judge Philip Pro of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition joins the International Academy of Trial Lawyers podcast to discuss Law Day and the Rule of Law. Listen Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZN0...

Take Action: National Law Day 2026

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Today is Law Day. Leaders from across the legal community reflect on why the rule of law matters now more than ever. Former Chief Justices Mark Recktenwald and Maureen O’Connor join Alex Aronson on the Legal AF podcast. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QrD...

Supreme Court JUSTICES SPEAK OUT on the RULE OF LAW

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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"Boring Elections" Are the Goal: A Conversation with Augusta, Georgia's 31-Year Elections Veteran

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

This week on Keepers of Our Republic, Tate Fall talks with Travis Doss, a 31-year election veteran in Georgia. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how elections really work—and why your local election office matters more than ever. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7_p...

"Boring Elections" Are the Goal: Talking with A 31-Year Elections Veteran | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

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Married to Elections: Meet the Couple Keeping GA Elections Free & Fair

Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · April 23 · 18m

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Election officials are your neighbors and they care deeply about getting elections right. This week on Keepers of Our Republic, Tate Fall talks with two Georgia election directors about what it really takes to run free & fair elections: Watch Here www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE7s...

Married to Elections: Meet the Couple Keeping GA Elections Free & Fair | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Today Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition and the University of Washington School of Law host a symposium on the rule of law. Retired federal judges and legal leaders discuss threats to judicial independence and what it means for us all. Live Now: tvw.org/video/univer...

University of Washington School of Law Symposium - TVW

The University of Washington School of Law hosts a symposium entitled “Neither Sword Nor Purse -- Defending America’s Independent Judiciary and the Rule of

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Today Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition Member Judge Allyson Duncan joins WUNC's Due South to explain what’s at stake today for the rule of law and separation of powers. Listen Here: www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...

Former federal judge speaks out about separation of powers concerns. And, what constitutes a constitutional crisis?

Today on Due South, a conversation about constitutional crises, the rule of law and the federal judiciary. We speak with a former appellate judge and learn about several moments from history when demo...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

What happens when judges can’t trust what’s presented in court? Retired federal judge and Article III Coalition member Philip Pro warns in @bloomberglaw.com that when that trust erodes, “it damages the fabric of the entire justice system.” news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-...

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Under Trump, DOJ Makes Errors in Court, Testing Judges’ Patience

After US Justice Department lawyers disclosed last month that they relied on incorrect information to defend migrant arrests, a federal judge in Manhattan ordered them to preserve all internal communications — often an ominous sign of a future inquiry.

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

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Chaos At DOJ: The Role of U.S. Attorneys and Integrity on Trial

Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · April 9 · 26m

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

U.S. Attorneys’ offices and the DOJ are in the spotlight. Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition member and former federal Judge John Martin offers his perspectives on why their independence matters and what’s at stake for public trust. www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4g_...

Chaos At DOJ: The Role of U.S. Attorneys and Integrity on Trial | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

Why should businesses care about judicial independence? In @bloomberglaw.com Today, Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition Members Judges Cindrich & Kugler break down how the rule of law fuels: Investment, Credit markets, and Economic growth. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...

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Independent Judges Defending Rule of Law Are Good for Business

Opinion: Retired federal judges Robert Cindrich and Robert Kugler write there's a key benefit of protecting judicial independence that's often overlooked: the economic health of businesses and nationa...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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Judges in the Community: Law, Social Justice, and Civic Responsibility

Podcast Episode · Keepers of Our Republic · April 2 · 23m

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

From East Baltimore to the federal bench, Article III Coalition member Andre Davis built a career on one belief: the law is a tool for public service. In this week’s podcast episode he shares why he’s speaking out now to defend the rule of law. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gYh...

Judges in the Community: Law, Social Justice, and Civic Responsibility | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

The rule of law depends on an independent legal profession. Join the AALS webinar series exploring how to defend it, starting today at 6 PM ET. Featuring Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition member Judge Shira Scheindlin and other experts. www.aals.org/events/webin...

AALS Teach-In Webinar Series on Professional Independence and the Legal Profession | Association of American Law Schools

The Association of American Law Schools is pleased to host a six-part teach-in webinar series—open to students, staff, and faculty at law schools throughout the nation, as well as lawyers, law firms, ...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

In @thehill.com today, Keep Our Republic’s Alliance of Former Chief Justice member Mark Recktenwald warns against a DOJ proposal that would weaken independent ethical oversight and put its attorneys above established standards. thehill.com/opinion/judi...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

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Inside Michigan Elections: Early Voting, Absentee Ballots & Election Security Explained

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

What’s really happening in Michigan elections? Find out on this week's Keepers of Our Republic Podcast episode, hosts Ari Mittleman and Kamryn Hoadley sit down with Lynn Henry, Deputy Clerk and Elections Director for Grand Blanc Township, Michigan www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N8S...

Inside Michigan Elections: Early Voting, Absentee Ballots & Election Security Explained

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

On this week's Keepers of Our Republic Podcast episode, Brooke discuss with former Cobb County Elections Director Tate Fall to discuss how accessibility shapes election administration. youtu.be/CfNXMXcdwaM open.spotify.com/episode/5fNH... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...

Disability Rights and Voting Access: What Election Officials Need to Know | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 13/03/2026

How do elections work in Wisconsin? This week on Keepers of Our Republic podcast, Wisconsin Elections Commission Administrator Meagan Wolfe talks about how Wisconsin elections work + more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-qR... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m... open.spotify.com/episode/0MyT...

Meagan Wolfe Knows Wisconsin Elections Are Built Different | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Juries are a cornerstone of the American justice system. In a new @bloomberglaw.com op-ed, former Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, member of the Alliance of Former Chief Justices, explains the role jurors play today to uphold the rule of law. news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/...

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Juries Provide Critical Check on Trump’s Brand of Justice

Opinion: A retired Hawaii Supreme Court Chief Justice writes jury service is one of the most important actions ordinary American can take today to protect the rule of law.

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Last week at the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, four retired Keep Our Republic Article III Coalition federal judges gathered for a public forum. Check out Tri-State Defender's coverage! tri-statedefender.com/in-an-era-of...

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In an era of war, division and political fury, judges warn the rule of law is under strain - TSDMemphis.com

A war overseas that many Americans don’t understand. Sharp political division at home. Court rulings ignored. Judges publicly attacked, threatened, labeled “radical” and “dangerous.” Sounds like 1966....

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

New Episode: Keepers of Our Republic Podcast The Supreme Court recently issued a major ruling in the tariffs case. What does it actually mean? Former federal judges Philip Pro and Liam O’Grady break it down. youtu.be/1T0tCucZO0U open.spotify.com/episode/0CLN...

SCOTUS strikes down Trump's Tariffs: Federal Judges Explain What it Means | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Next week in Raleigh, Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition hosts a forum: “The Judiciary: Constitutional Checks and Balances.” Judge Allyson Duncan joined Jeff Hamlin on WPTF Afternoon News to discuss the event and why judicial intendance and rule of law matters. rss.com/podcasts/wpt...

Keep Our Republic Spokesperson Judge Allyson Duncan discusses a conference the group will hold in Raleigh next week | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

Keep Our Republic, a bipartisan group of former federal judges committed to defending judicial independence and the rule of law, will host a public forum titled “The Judiciary: Constitutional Checks a...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Last night, members of Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition reminded us: Courts have long been battlegrounds for civil rights — and guardians of judicial independence, which remains essential to equality and the rule of law. Watch Here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTIA...

Justice In Balance: The Courts, Civil Rights, and Our Democracy

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

This week's Keepers of Our Republic podcast episode Brooke sits down with Wisconsin's Shorewood Village Clerk Toya Harrell to talk about building trust in elections and community engagement. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IadK... open.spotify.com/episode/2kml... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

Good Troublemakers Make Elections Work in Shorewood, Wisconsin

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition members Judges Kathleen O’Malley and Liam O’Grady joined the Academy Speaks podcast to discuss why judicial independence matters—especially in moments of political pressure. www.youtube.com/watch?v=36au...

Protecting Judges and Judicial Independence (Part 1)

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Keep Our Republic’s Alliance of Former Chief Justices member Chief Maureen O'Connor spoke with WOSU All Sides with Amy Juravich today about the importance of the rule of law and judicial independence in Ohio and nationwide. www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...

Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor

The Alliance of Former Chief Justices is a nonpartisan initiative working to defend judicial independence and combat political pressure on judges. Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’ Co...

Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Judicial independence is the foundation for democracy and our economy. That’s why Keep Our Republic’s Article III Coalition partnered with Association of Corporate Counsel for a bipartisan discussion with former federal judges. corporatecounselnow.com/why-rule-law... vimeo.com/1157060644/6...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

On this week’s Keepers of Our Republic Podcast, Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys shares how decentralized elections, community, and steady leadership strengthen confidence in our elections. www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtJ9... open.spotify.com/episode/7uvf... podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Breaking Barriers and Building Trust: Green Bay City Clerk Celestine Jeffreys

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Check out Beyond the Ballot AZ! Hosts Tom & Gina sit down with Keep Our Republic's Alliance of Former Chief Justice member, former Arizona Chief Justice Scott Bales to demystify how Arizona’s courts work—and what judicial retention really means. smartlink.ausha.co/beyond-the-b...

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Why Arizona Judges Are on Your Ballot

Does the "Judicial Retention" section of your ballot leave you guessing? In this episode, hosts Tom and Gina sit down with Former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, Scott Bales, to demystify ...

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

In Part Two, The International Academy of Trail Lawyers' Joe Tucker talks with retired federal Judges Robert Kugler & Robert Cindrich to explain why disregarding the Rule of Law has real economic and human consequences. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cd-... open.spotify.com/episode/3ZQA...

What Democracy Depends On: Part 2

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

As partisan politics increase in the judiciary, retired federal judge Lee Yeakel joins Keepers of Our Republic Podcast to pull back the curtain on the judiciary and explain why neutrality is necessary for our legal system. www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0yt... open.spotify.com/episode/1XNZ...

Inside the Judicial Confirmation Process: Is It All Just Politics? | Keepers of Our Republic

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In this week’s Wispolitics Capitol Chats, Keep Our Republic member & former U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil explains why calls to “nationalize” elections wouldn't be constitutional. Listen Here: www.wispolitics.com/2026/capitol...

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Capitol Chats: Former U.S. Attorney Vaudreuil argues Trump seeking to sow distrust in elections process

In this week's Capitol Chats podcast, Keep Our Republic member and former U.S. Attorney John Vaudreuil says President Donald Trump's call to "nationalize" elections doesn't pass constitutional muster....

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Tallahassee Democrat featured an oped from Former Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Pariente. She explains why election administration belongs with the states, not the executive branch and why undermining elections without evidence corrodes trust. www.tallahassee.com/story/opinio...

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Nationalizing elections is an assault on democracy | Opinion

A retired Florida Supreme Court justice warns that proposals to nationalize elections are unconstitutional and a 'misguided assault on our democracy.'

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Keep Our Republic @keepourrepublic.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In Part One of a two-part episode, retired Judges and members of Keep Our Republic's Article III Coalition Robert Cindrich & Robert Kugler join Joe Tucker to discuss why judicial independence is essential—and under threat. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OX9... open.spotify.com/episode/2Ko0...

What Democracy Depends On: Part 1

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