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Our nation’s founders were mavericks when they built a new type of government that sought to defend liberty and justice for all people. Senator McCain was a maverick in his military service, his political career, and his tireless fight for global human rights.

A maverick has the courage to challenge the status quo. A maverick stands up to bullies, defends the dignity of all people, and champions ideas, even when they are unpopular. Mavericks work for something bigger than themselves.

We can all be mavericks by embodying these values. For if we do not, who will?

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.9.19

We can all be mavericks by embodying these values. For if we do not, who will?

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\"Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” -Senator John McCain

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\"Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” -Senator John McCain

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The Chinese government is leveraging American tech to build and maintain a massive civilian surveillance network. The Communist Party of China is using facial recognition software, voice recognition, GPS tracking, and other PID surveillance products to monitor political and religious dissidents, mostly from the minority Uighur ethnic group. Victims of the surveillance state are often sent to “re-education” camps and subjected to harsh living conditions, indoctrination, and sometimes torture.

Recent reports show that Silicon Valley tech giants and Boston area think tanks are inadvertently aiding this process by developing and selling many of these surveillance tools. What may seem like a fun face filter on an app in America may have a more devious use overseas.

What do you think?

Article: Should American companies be allowed to develop technology that may aid human rights violations overseas?

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\"Our shared values define us more than our differences. And acknowledging those shared values can see us through our challenges today if we have the wisdom to trust in them again.\" - Senator John McCain

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\"We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves.\" - John McCain

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\"We cannot forever hide the truth about ourselves, from ourselves.\" - John McCain

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“When you look at history, the first thing dictators do is shut down the press.” -John McCain

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“When you look at history, the first thing dictators do is shut down the press.” -John McCain

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Last year, six states passed laws allowing (or requiring) schools to display the words “In God We Trust” in public schools.

Article: 'In God We Trust': Several States Pass Bills Requiring (Or Allowing) Motto's Display In Schools

For some states, including South Dakota and Louisiana, the mandatory display aspect of the law went into effect at the beginning of the 2019/2020 school year. Students in both states can expect to see the words “In God We Trust” displayed in every classroom, and many schools plan to include lessons on the history of the phrase as an (unofficial) “national motto.”

Article: 'In God We Trust' signs to greet Louisiana students in new school year

These new laws have raised concerns from parents, teachers, students, and interest groups alike. Opponents of the law see it as a violation of the establishment clause of the First Amendment. Supporters insist that it does not push one religion over another or force anyone to worship.

Do you think this law oversteps the boundary between church and state? Let us know what you think.

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Last year, six states passed laws allowing (or requiring) schools to display the words “In God We Trust” in public schools.

\nArticle: 'In God We Trust': Several States Pass Bills Requiring (Or Allowing) Motto's Display In Schools\n

\nArticle: 'In God We Trust' signs to greet Louisiana students in new school year\n

Do you think this law oversteps the boundary between church and state? Let us know what you think.

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Earlier this week, we reported on the developing controversy surrounding Houston Rocket’s GM Daryl Morey’s tweet about the Hong Kong protests. His tweet: “Fight for Freedom. Stand with Hong Kong,” was promptly deleted, and NBA owners and officials scrambled to distance themselves from Morey’s statements. In the past few days, the controversy has exploded, and the implications extend far beyond the NBA.

Article: China’s heavy-handed reaction to the NBA is just the wake-up call the world needed

The NBA has received bilateral condemnation from Washington, and many fans have expressed disappointment that the league would place profits from a foreign market over American values like freedom and democracy. Meanwhile, many Chinese businesses and the Chinese government have criticized or cut ties with the NBA. In China, the NBA’s statements were deemed insufficient to count as an apology. In America, the NBA’s response was not only seen as an apology, but as capitulation.

Article: AOC Joins Cruz, Sasse, Others in Letter to NBA’s Silver Condemning League for ‘Betrayal of American Values’

U.S. business relations with China extend far beyond the NBA. Many of America’s largest corporations are deeply embedded in the Chinese market. This very public demonstration of U.S.-Chinese business dynamics, specifically the capacity for U.S. companies to ignore human rights violations and squelch free speech in favor of profit, has been shocking to many Americans.

Do you think U.S. businesses should be held accountable for their relationship with China? Let us know in the comments below.

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\nArticle: China’s heavy-handed reaction to the NBA is just the wake-up call the world needed\n

Article: AOC Joins Cruz, Sasse, Others in Letter to NBA’s Silver Condemning League for ‘Betrayal of American Values’

Do you think U.S. businesses should be held accountable for their relationship with China? Let us know in the comments below.

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Representative Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn the Supreme Court’s \"Citizens United\" decision. The 2010 ruling had several lasting consequences. Notably, the decision lifted restrictions on corporate campaign contributions, and classified donations as a form of free speech. Do you think Congress should act to get money out of politics?

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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by Explore | 6.19.19

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United\n

You can read the proposed bill here.

Here is a simple explanation of the Citizen's United decision and its consequences.

Do you want to keep money out of politics? Or do you think the court made the right call. Let your Rep. know how you feel.

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The fourth Democratic Primary debates are coming up fast. The next debate round will be held on October 15th in Westerville, Ohio. Here’s everything you need to know about the debates in order to watch and participate.

To qualify for this debate, candidates had to raise donations from 130,000 people and earn at least 2% support in four DNC approved polls. This debate provided lesser-known candidates a bit more time to qualify, and Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) and billionaire Tom Steyer will be present at this debate after falling short in September.

There will be 12 candidates on stage:

You can contact any of the candidates on Twitter by clicking on their name below.

Former Vice President Joe Biden
New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker
South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg
Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro
Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
California Sen. Kamala Harris
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders
California billionaire Tom Steyer
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Entrepreneur Andrew Yang

Former Vice President Joe Biden enters the fourth debate as the front runner. He holds a narrow lead ahead of progressives Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The big issues of the night will likely be health care, income inequality, education, climate change, immigration, mass incarceration, and the current POTUS.

Expect the candidates to frame many of the above issues as fundamental human rights issues.

At We Hold These Truths, we want you to stay informed AND get involved. If you have questions or comments for the candidates, you can suggest debate questions using this tool from the New York Times. Or, you can contact them using their twitter handles above.

Watching the debates will help keep you informed, but it’s really important that you remember to get out and vote. If you’re not registered to vote in your district, you can register below and be ready to vote in the primary.

We hope you'll check out the debate on Tuesday!

For more resources about the individual candidates and their positions, check out these resources below:

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by We Hold These Truths | 10.14.19

There will be 12 candidates on stage:

You can contact any of the candidates on Twitter by clicking on their name below.

\nFormer Vice President Joe Biden\n
\nNew Jersey Sen. Cory Booker\n
\nSouth Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg\n
\nFormer Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro\n
\nHawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard\n
\nCalifornia Sen. Kamala Harris\n
\nMinnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar\n
\nFormer Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke\n
\nVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders\n
\nCalifornia billionaire Tom Steyer\n
\nMassachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren\n
\nEntrepreneur Andrew Yang\n

Former Vice President Joe Biden enters the fourth debate as the front runner. He holds a narrow lead ahead of progressives Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

The big issues of the night will likely be health care, income inequality, education, climate change, immigration, mass incarceration, and the current POTUS.

Expect the candidates to frame many of the above issues as fundamental human rights issues.

We hope you'll check out the debate on Tuesday!

For more resources about the individual candidates and their positions, check out these resources below:

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by We Hold These Truths | 10.14.19

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Wednesday, October 2nd marks one year since journalist Jamal Khashoggi died inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. Khashoggi was a known political dissident, and many of his articles were critical of the Saudi government. The exact circumstances of his murder remain suspicious and largely unverified, and one year later, there are still many questions surrounding his death.

Here’s what you need to know about Khashoggi:

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a Saudi born author, journalist and political dissident.
He was assassinated on October 2nd, 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi was a legal resident of the United States, and a columnist for the Washington Post at the time of his death.
Saudi Arabia initially denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's death.
Later, the Saudi government claimed his death was the result of rogue actors.
By November, the CIA had concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's assassination.
A United Nation’s Report concluded that he was killed and dismembered by Saudi state actors.
His remains have never been found.
Initially, President Trump promised “severe punishment” if it became clear that the Saudi government had assassinated Khashoggi. One month later, he backpedaled on this claim, citing his reluctance to “destroy the economy” by straining Saudi-U.S. relations.
A trial for 11 men accused of killing Khashoggi began in January, 2019 but has taken place in Saudi Arabia, mostly outside of public view.
Last week, Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi’s death “happened under my watch.”
Mohammed bin Salman still denies ordering the killing of Khashoggi.

Article: Khashoggi's murder: One year on, here's what we know

Even after multiple investigations and a Saudi trial, the exact details of the murder are still unknown. Khashoggi’s murder is a brutal blow to global press freedoms and an alarming strain to U.S.-Saudi relations. People deserve to know the truth about what happened to Jamal Khashoggi, and as long as the Saudi government and the White House continue to shroud this event in secrecy, people will continue to harbor suspicions about our government’s willingness to pursue justice and our democratic commitment to a free press.

Do you think Congress should demand an investigation into Khashoggi’s death? If so, let your Representative know.

You can also sound off on twitter using the hashtags #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

Or, you can reach out to the 2020 Presidential candidates below using #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

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by We Hold These Truths | 10.3.19

Here’s what you need to know about Khashoggi:

Jamal Ahmad Khashoggi was a Saudi born author, journalist and political dissident.
He was assassinated on October 2nd, 2018 inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.
Khashoggi was a legal resident of the United States, and a columnist for the Washington Post at the time of his death.
Saudi Arabia initially denied any knowledge of Khashoggi's death.
Later, the Saudi government claimed his death was the result of rogue actors.
\nBy November, the CIA had concluded Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered Khashoggi's assassination.\n
A United Nation’s Report concluded that he was killed and dismembered by Saudi state actors.
His remains have never been found.
\nInitially, President Trump promised “severe punishment” if it became clear that the Saudi government had assassinated Khashoggi. One month later, he backpedaled on this claim, citing his reluctance to “destroy the economy” by straining Saudi-U.S. relations.\n
\nA trial for 11 men accused of killing Khashoggi began in January, 2019 but has taken place in Saudi Arabia, mostly outside of public view.\n
\nLast week, Saudi Crown Prince admitted that Khashoggi’s death “happened under my watch.”\n
\nMohammed bin Salman still denies ordering the killing of Khashoggi.\n

Article: Khashoggi's murder: One year on, here's what we know

Do you think Congress should demand an investigation into Khashoggi’s death? If so, let your Representative know.

You can also sound off on twitter using the hashtags #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

Or, you can reach out to the 2020 Presidential candidates below using #JusticeforKhashoggi and #RememberKhashoggi

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by We Hold These Truths | 10.3.19

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The concept of human rights can mean different things to different people, but there are core tenets of human rights that we can all agree on.

The United States Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, was one of the first documents to really explore and define the concept of human rights. We Hold These Truths explores how the rights and responsibilities contained within the First Amendment relate to, and support, our modern view of human rights.

The above video clip contains highlights from the 2018 Sedona Forum, the McCain Institute’s annual, high-level gathering of national and international leaders. Starting from the assumption of character-driven leadership and core democratic values, The Sedona Forum convenes thought-leaders, decision-makers, activists and diverse experts to discuss approaches and solutions to real-world problems.

Here, in We Hold These Truths, we’re asking you to join this conversation.

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.17.19

The concept of human rights can mean different things to different people, but there are core tenets of human rights that we can all agree on.

Here, in We Hold These Truths, we’re asking you to join this conversation.

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.17.19

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Today would have been Sen. McCain's 82nd birthday! While we still miss his presence, we are proud to honor him by urging Americans to take parts in #ActsOfCivility in their everyday lives. The world needs Mavericks now more than ever.

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.29.19

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As Americans, we often take our rights to free speech and a free press for granted.

To illustrate this fact, The One Free Press Coalition releases a monthly list of the “10 most urgent” global press freedom cases.

Article: One Free Press Coalition Releases List Of “10 Most Urgent” Press Freedom Cases

Looking through this list, it’s clear that, internationally, many journalists are detained, imprisoned, and sometimes tortured for pursuing truth and exercising what we believe to be a basic tenet of human liberty.

This list is a somber reminder of the importance of our First Amendment freedoms and why we must fight to protect them.

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.10.19

As Americans, we often take our rights to free speech and a free press for granted.

To illustrate this fact, The One Free Press Coalition releases a monthly list of the “10 most urgent” global press freedom cases.

\nArticle: One Free Press Coalition Releases List Of “10 Most Urgent” Press Freedom Cases\n

This list is a somber reminder of the importance of our First Amendment freedoms and why we must fight to protect them.

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.10.19

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Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a bill that would overturn Citizens United, a 2010 Supreme Court decision that classifies political donations as a form of free speech.

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United

Supporters believe that overturning or restricting citizens united would help get money out of politics.

You can learn more about Rep. Adam Schiff's proposed legislation here.

Or, you can tell your Representative how you feel.

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.19.19

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) introduced a bill that would overturn Citizens United, a 2010 Supreme Court decision that classifies political donations as a form of free speech.

Article: Rep. Adam Schiff Proposes Amendment To Overturn Citizens United\n

Supporters believe that overturning or restricting citizens united would help get money out of politics.

You can learn more about Rep. Adam Schiff's proposed legislation here.

Or, you can tell your Representative how you feel.

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In a 5-4 split decision, the Supreme Court affirmed that First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms. This means that private platforms, like social media companies, can censor content without violating free speech.

Article: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms

This decision suggests that social media companies will not be considered state actors, and are therefore not bound by First Amendment anti-censorship protection. You can learn more about the decision here.

Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your Congressional Rep. how you feel.

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.17.19

\nArticle: First Amendment constraints don’t apply to private platforms, Supreme Court affirms\n

Do you think that social media companies should be allowed to censor your posts? Tell your Congressional Rep. how you feel.

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by We Hold These Truths | 6.17.19

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Mashable, The United Nations Foundation, and 92/Y are hosting their 10th annual Social Good Summit on September 22, 2019.

The annual summit celebrates activism and strives to galvanize attendance into action. This year’s summit is tackling one of the biggest issues of our time: climate change.

The summit will feature thought leaders from more than 20 countries including Greta Thunberg, Zoleka Mandela, Pita Taufatofua, and Cindy McCain.

The event will take place at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, New York.

Learn more about the summit and get tickets here.

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.19.19

Mashable, The United Nations Foundation, and 92/Y are hosting their 10th annual Social Good Summit on September 22, 2019.

The annual summit celebrates activism and strives to galvanize attendance into action. This year’s summit is tackling one of the biggest issues of our time: climate change.

The summit will feature thought leaders from more than 20 countries including Greta Thunberg, Zoleka Mandela, Pita Taufatofua, and Cindy McCain.

The event will take place at the 92nd Street Y in Manhattan, New York.

Learn more about the summit and get tickets here.

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.19.19

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The First Amendment prohibits congress and local governments from passing laws that limit free speech or a free press but private companies, like social media, can censor speech on their own platforms.

Because government regulations affect business operations and profit margins for big tech companies, some groups fear that government officials are indirectly influencing social media censorship policies.

Article: Silicon Valley Is Helping The US Government Circumvent The First Amendment

If government officials are influencing censorship, this would be a clear violation of the First Amendment.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.20.19

\nArticle: Silicon Valley Is Helping The US Government Circumvent The First Amendment\n

If government officials are influencing censorship, this would be a clear violation of the First Amendment.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.

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by We Hold These Truths | 8.20.19

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Edward Snowden is a controversial figure in the intelligence community, the journalism community, and the country as a whole. Some consider him a heroic whistle-blower, and others see him as a dangerous traitor.

There is a complicated balance between the right to free speech and transparency and the need for national security, and regardless of your opinion on Snowden, his past and present actions sit right at the center of this debate.

This week, the U.S. government announced that it is suing MacMillan Publishers for the proceeds from Snowden’s latest memoir, Permanent Record. The suit alleges that Snowden failed to submit his book to the government’s prepublication review system, in which intelligence employees and military personnel must gain approval to write or speak publicly about their work. Lawyers for Snowden and MacMillan argue that this rule is unconstitutional.

Article: Noted Rule-Follower Edward Snowden Failed to Get Permission to Publish His Book or Give Speeches

Snowden, who has been living in Russia, responded to the suit on twitter by stating \"It is hard to think of a greater stamp of authenticity than the US government filing a lawsuit claiming your book is so truthful that it was literally against the law to write.”

Is this lawsuit an attack on free speech? What do you think?

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.24.19

Article: Noted Rule-Follower Edward Snowden Failed to Get Permission to Publish His Book or Give Speeches

Is this lawsuit an attack on free speech? What do you think?

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by We Hold These Truths | 9.24.19

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