Principles 1st DMV
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The DC/MD/VA Principles First grassroots community putting principles over personalities or parties.
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What happens when principle guides our national decisions—and what happens when it doesn’t?
Join us in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for an evening of honest dialogue with military and civic leaders on defending the American experiment.
Details & Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Join us in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for an evening of honest dialogue with military and civic leaders on defending the American experiment.
Details & Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Principles First Signature Speaker Series - New Jersey
Chain of Command. Chain of Consequences.
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April 21, 2026 at 2:59 PM
What happens when principle guides our national decisions—and what happens when it doesn’t?
Join us in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for an evening of honest dialogue with military and civic leaders on defending the American experiment.
Details & Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Join us in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for an evening of honest dialogue with military and civic leaders on defending the American experiment.
Details & Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Join #PrinciplesFirst in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for a talk on leadership, global trust, & the real-world impact of civilian decisions on our military.
Featuring: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Brenda "Sue" Fulton, Esther Chucaralao & more!
Integrity still matters.
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Featuring: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Brenda "Sue" Fulton, Esther Chucaralao & more!
Integrity still matters.
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
April 10, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Join #PrinciplesFirst in West Orange, NJ on May 14 for a talk on leadership, global trust, & the real-world impact of civilian decisions on our military.
Featuring: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Brenda "Sue" Fulton, Esther Chucaralao & more!
Integrity still matters.
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Featuring: Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling, Brenda "Sue" Fulton, Esther Chucaralao & more!
Integrity still matters.
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Principles First'ers: We have 4 events in the next 4 days! Are you signed up?
First, TONIGHT at 6pm CT we're in Arlington, TX at the
Medal of Honor Museum with an incredible group of veterans to discuss national security and recent military actions.
tinyurl.com/5e9z2mwr
First, TONIGHT at 6pm CT we're in Arlington, TX at the
Medal of Honor Museum with an incredible group of veterans to discuss national security and recent military actions.
tinyurl.com/5e9z2mwr
March 28, 2026 at 8:37 PM
Principles First'ers: We have 4 events in the next 4 days! Are you signed up?
First, TONIGHT at 6pm CT we're in Arlington, TX at the
Medal of Honor Museum with an incredible group of veterans to discuss national security and recent military actions.
tinyurl.com/5e9z2mwr
First, TONIGHT at 6pm CT we're in Arlington, TX at the
Medal of Honor Museum with an incredible group of veterans to discuss national security and recent military actions.
tinyurl.com/5e9z2mwr
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Margaret Donovan, former JAG, current visiting lecturer at Yale Law & one of the featured speakers at the #PrinciplesFirst Signature Speakers Series in Arlington, TX this weekend, was on @thebulwark.com last night! It's a very informative interview.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYy...
Trump Wants JAGs as Immigration Judges. That’s a Disaster. (w/ Margaret Donovan) | Command Post
YouTube video by The Bulwark
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March 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Margaret Donovan, former JAG, current visiting lecturer at Yale Law & one of the featured speakers at the #PrinciplesFirst Signature Speakers Series in Arlington, TX this weekend, was on @thebulwark.com last night! It's a very informative interview.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYy...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZYy...
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Escape the noise of political tribalism by joining the #PrinciplesFirst movement dedicated to the common-sense principles & the constitutional integrity our Founders envisioned. Get involved with Principles First in your state. Find out more below!
www.principlesfirst.us/get-involved/
www.principlesfirst.us/get-involved/
March 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Escape the noise of political tribalism by joining the #PrinciplesFirst movement dedicated to the common-sense principles & the constitutional integrity our Founders envisioned. Get involved with Principles First in your state. Find out more below!
www.principlesfirst.us/get-involved/
www.principlesfirst.us/get-involved/
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Via @theguardian.com: "Farmers are the backbone of America, and when they’re squeezed by rising costs like fertilizer, it carries real political weight,” said Brittany Martinez a Republican strategist and the executive director of
@principlesfirst.bsky.social."
@principlesfirst.bsky.social."
March 20, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Via @theguardian.com: "Farmers are the backbone of America, and when they’re squeezed by rising costs like fertilizer, it carries real political weight,” said Brittany Martinez a Republican strategist and the executive director of
@principlesfirst.bsky.social."
@principlesfirst.bsky.social."
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When principled leadership is more vital than ever, we invite you to an evening of reflection & resolve. Join us Saturday, March 28th, for our latest Signature Speaker Series event at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
Get your tickets today!
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Get your tickets today!
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Principles First in Arlington, Texas
Join Principles First at the National Medal of Honor Museum!
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March 3, 2026 at 5:53 PM
When principled leadership is more vital than ever, we invite you to an evening of reflection & resolve. Join us Saturday, March 28th, for our latest Signature Speaker Series event at the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas.
Get your tickets today!
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
Get your tickets today!
www.eventbrite.com/e/principles...
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Our illustrious Executive Director, @brittanymartinez.bsky.social was on The Social Contract with @walshfreedom.bsky.social this morning! Did you miss it? Here's your chance to catch it. Check it out.
www.youtube.com/live/KGW05uC...
www.youtube.com/live/KGW05uC...
Why Will November Be A Blue Tsunami Like We’ve Never Seen? Because ICE Is Not What America Is
YouTube video by Social Contract with Joe Walsh
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February 19, 2026 at 12:21 AM
Our illustrious Executive Director, @brittanymartinez.bsky.social was on The Social Contract with @walshfreedom.bsky.social this morning! Did you miss it? Here's your chance to catch it. Check it out.
www.youtube.com/live/KGW05uC...
www.youtube.com/live/KGW05uC...
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I’m hardly important, but I haven’t been silent.
www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/rc...
foreignpolicy.com/2024/06/25/u...
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foreignpolicy.com/2024/06/25/u...
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February 19, 2026 at 2:08 AM
I’m hardly important, but I haven’t been silent.
www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/rc...
foreignpolicy.com/2024/06/25/u...
www.liberalcurrents.com/for-non-bina...
www.foxnews.com/media/nbc-op...
www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/rc...
foreignpolicy.com/2024/06/25/u...
www.liberalcurrents.com/for-non-bina...
www.foxnews.com/media/nbc-op...
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The unitary theory of the executive "has become a thing that moderately intelligent people will say in polite company to try to justify their continued excuses for the absurd things that the Trump administration is doing."
@heathmayo.bsky.social joins @johnavlon.bsky.social on How To Fix It:
@heathmayo.bsky.social joins @johnavlon.bsky.social on How To Fix It:
February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The unitary theory of the executive "has become a thing that moderately intelligent people will say in polite company to try to justify their continued excuses for the absurd things that the Trump administration is doing."
@heathmayo.bsky.social joins @johnavlon.bsky.social on How To Fix It:
@heathmayo.bsky.social joins @johnavlon.bsky.social on How To Fix It:
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Excited to be a part of this! Sign up for this extremely informative session today.
NEXT WEEK: On Tues. 1/20 @12PM ET, we're hosting a webinar with @principlesfirst.bsky.social, @horizonsprjt.bsky.social, and the Center for Political Accountability on the risks that crony capitalism poses to our democracy.
Register to join us here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Register to join us here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 14, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Excited to be a part of this! Sign up for this extremely informative session today.
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From the 2025 Summit - "...this country it's strength is born out of its populism, its diversity, its equality its inclusion of everyone..." @michaelsteele.bsky.social
Get your tickets today for The 2026 Summit: America 250!
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
Get your tickets today for The 2026 Summit: America 250!
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
January 14, 2026 at 7:28 PM
From the 2025 Summit - "...this country it's strength is born out of its populism, its diversity, its equality its inclusion of everyone..." @michaelsteele.bsky.social
Get your tickets today for The 2026 Summit: America 250!
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
Get your tickets today for The 2026 Summit: America 250!
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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“...the drumbeat about placing active & reserve troops on the streets of America continues to persist & that idea should chill anyone who understands who we are, what we stand for, our social & societal liberties... - Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.)
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
January 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM
“...the drumbeat about placing active & reserve troops on the streets of America continues to persist & that idea should chill anyone who understands who we are, what we stand for, our social & societal liberties... - Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.)
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
www.principlesfirst.us/summit/the-2...
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📣 San Francisco!
We’re joining @principlesfirst.bsky.social for their Signature Series Dinner on December 4!
@greggnunziata.bsky.social will be in conversation with @renewdemocracy.bsky.social senior resident fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social for an evening focused on law and leadership.
📣 San Francisco!
We’re joining @principlesfirst.bsky.social for their Signature Series Dinner on December 4!
@greggnunziata.bsky.social will be in conversation with @renewdemocracy.bsky.social senior resident fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social for an evening focused on law and leadership.
November 14, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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📣 San Francisco!
We’re joining @principlesfirst.bsky.social for their Signature Series Dinner on December 4!
@greggnunziata.bsky.social will be in conversation with @renewdemocracy.bsky.social senior resident fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social for an evening focused on law and leadership.
📣 San Francisco!
We’re joining @principlesfirst.bsky.social for their Signature Series Dinner on December 4!
@greggnunziata.bsky.social will be in conversation with @renewdemocracy.bsky.social senior resident fellow @jaynordlinger.bsky.social for an evening focused on law and leadership.
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If you happen to be in Salt Lake City on November 19th, grab a ticket for a Principles 1st event with my friend, @hollybfletcher.bsky.social.
www.principlesfirst.us/event/save-t...
@principlesfirst.bsky.social
www.principlesfirst.us/event/save-t...
@principlesfirst.bsky.social
Principles First Dinner in Salt Lake City, Utah - Principles First
Join Principles First in Salt Lake City, Utah, for our Signature Speaker Series where we will host an engaging in-person discussion on Religious Liberty: A Shared Constitutional Guarantee. We are thri...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
If you happen to be in Salt Lake City on November 19th, grab a ticket for a Principles 1st event with my friend, @hollybfletcher.bsky.social.
www.principlesfirst.us/event/save-t...
@principlesfirst.bsky.social
www.principlesfirst.us/event/save-t...
@principlesfirst.bsky.social
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"Veterans know what military service actually is: a gathering of citizens who choose identity not by birthplace or status but by commitment." www.thebulwark.com/p/who-we-cho...
Who We Choose to Be: A Reflection on the Character of Veterans
A shared culture of service.
www.thebulwark.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
"Veterans know what military service actually is: a gathering of citizens who choose identity not by birthplace or status but by commitment." www.thebulwark.com/p/who-we-cho...
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Check out my @notusperspectives.bsky.social piece:
"While MAGA-aligned elected officials attempt to galvanize their base through digital and political theater, most Americans are […] focused on keeping food on the table, a roof over their heads and their families safe."
www.notus.org/perspectives
"While MAGA-aligned elected officials attempt to galvanize their base through digital and political theater, most Americans are […] focused on keeping food on the table, a roof over their heads and their families safe."
www.notus.org/perspectives
November 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Check out my @notusperspectives.bsky.social piece:
"While MAGA-aligned elected officials attempt to galvanize their base through digital and political theater, most Americans are […] focused on keeping food on the table, a roof over their heads and their families safe."
www.notus.org/perspectives
"While MAGA-aligned elected officials attempt to galvanize their base through digital and political theater, most Americans are […] focused on keeping food on the table, a roof over their heads and their families safe."
www.notus.org/perspectives
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Thanks, @jimswift.bsky.social for the love!
@principlesfirst.bsky.social will be in PA on 11/6.
We are run on volunteer power 👊🏼🇺🇸🔥
And this plug was possible because our incredible volunteer @dfkpgh.bsky.social reached out to Jim himself. That’s what grassroots looks like!
tinyurl.com/ycyhds4t
@principlesfirst.bsky.social will be in PA on 11/6.
We are run on volunteer power 👊🏼🇺🇸🔥
And this plug was possible because our incredible volunteer @dfkpgh.bsky.social reached out to Jim himself. That’s what grassroots looks like!
tinyurl.com/ycyhds4t
November 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Thanks, @jimswift.bsky.social for the love!
@principlesfirst.bsky.social will be in PA on 11/6.
We are run on volunteer power 👊🏼🇺🇸🔥
And this plug was possible because our incredible volunteer @dfkpgh.bsky.social reached out to Jim himself. That’s what grassroots looks like!
tinyurl.com/ycyhds4t
@principlesfirst.bsky.social will be in PA on 11/6.
We are run on volunteer power 👊🏼🇺🇸🔥
And this plug was possible because our incredible volunteer @dfkpgh.bsky.social reached out to Jim himself. That’s what grassroots looks like!
tinyurl.com/ycyhds4t
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Come join us in Gettysburg on 11/6 as we ask how do we keep our institutions strong, civilian leadership accountable, and armed forces apolitical?
Our speakers will be:
@sykescharlie.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social
Our speakers will be:
@sykescharlie.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Come join us in Gettysburg on 11/6 as we ask how do we keep our institutions strong, civilian leadership accountable, and armed forces apolitical?
Our speakers will be:
@sykescharlie.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social
Our speakers will be:
@sykescharlie.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social
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@markhertling.bsky.social: "The military doesn’t rely on contractual secrecy; it relies on law, duty, and discipline. When you hold a clearance, you are already legally bound to protect the nation’s secrets...No additional NDA is required"
Thanks, LTG.
Join us 11/6 in PA.
tinyurl.com/52ce2974
Thanks, LTG.
Join us 11/6 in PA.
tinyurl.com/52ce2974
October 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
@markhertling.bsky.social: "The military doesn’t rely on contractual secrecy; it relies on law, duty, and discipline. When you hold a clearance, you are already legally bound to protect the nation’s secrets...No additional NDA is required"
Thanks, LTG.
Join us 11/6 in PA.
tinyurl.com/52ce2974
Thanks, LTG.
Join us 11/6 in PA.
tinyurl.com/52ce2974
Join us on 11/6 for an evening in Gettysburg with @sykescharlie.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social as we ask: how do we keep our institutions strong, civilian leadership accountable, and armed forces apolitical?
Principles First Dinner in Pennsylvania
Join us for a dinner and discussion on Thursday, November 6th at 6pm!
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October 24, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Join us on 11/6 for an evening in Gettysburg with @sykescharlie.bsky.social @markhertling.bsky.social @conorlambpa.bsky.social @walshfreedom.bsky.social @milestaylor.bsky.social as we ask: how do we keep our institutions strong, civilian leadership accountable, and armed forces apolitical?
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🚨@principlesfirst.bsky.social IS HIRING!🚨
Tired of extremes in our politics? Well, you’ve found the right place!
If you're a digital guru with political experience, apply to work with me and our ever-growing network of incredible volunteers! 🇺🇸
tinyurl.com/49cp7z6b
Tired of extremes in our politics? Well, you’ve found the right place!
If you're a digital guru with political experience, apply to work with me and our ever-growing network of incredible volunteers! 🇺🇸
tinyurl.com/49cp7z6b
Principles First is hiring!
We're seeking an experienced Digital Manager or Director with knowledge of political campaigns & advocacy organizations to lead our digital strategy & online communications to keep up w our growth & help champion principled leadership.
principlesfirst.us/about/careers/
We're seeking an experienced Digital Manager or Director with knowledge of political campaigns & advocacy organizations to lead our digital strategy & online communications to keep up w our growth & help champion principled leadership.
principlesfirst.us/about/careers/
Careers - Principles First
Digital Manager or Director Location: Washington, D.C. / Remote flexibility available About Principles First: Principles First is a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to strengthening democratic ...
principlesfirst.us
October 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🚨@principlesfirst.bsky.social IS HIRING!🚨
Tired of extremes in our politics? Well, you’ve found the right place!
If you're a digital guru with political experience, apply to work with me and our ever-growing network of incredible volunteers! 🇺🇸
tinyurl.com/49cp7z6b
Tired of extremes in our politics? Well, you’ve found the right place!
If you're a digital guru with political experience, apply to work with me and our ever-growing network of incredible volunteers! 🇺🇸
tinyurl.com/49cp7z6b
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If you’re marching today, register to vote while you’re at it and register others. The only way this is going to change is if pro-Constitution, pro-rule of law candidates start winning elections and the rule-of-men candidates get beat.
Register to vote: vote.gov
Register to vote: vote.gov
October 18, 2025 at 9:25 PM
If you’re marching today, register to vote while you’re at it and register others. The only way this is going to change is if pro-Constitution, pro-rule of law candidates start winning elections and the rule-of-men candidates get beat.
Register to vote: vote.gov
Register to vote: vote.gov
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