Principles First

A grassroots effort to rediscover and champion principles in the 21st century #PrinciplesFirst

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Most just want a good life & a government they can trust. It’s not about red or blue—it's about protecting democracy & the rule of law. If you're concerned but new to politics, you're not alone.

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Watch the whole segment from the PBS NewsHour linked below.

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The strength of our republic depends upon the moral conviction of our elected officials. If we don’t pick inherently trustworthy people to lead us, they will bring the character of the country down with them. Unethical and immoral behavior can never become the norm.

#PrinciplesFirst #ItsTheCorruptionStupid

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At least 10 admin officials hold up to $43M in SpaceX/xAI stock just as an IPO looms. Even with "ethics waivers," this appearance of impropriety destroys public trust. Integrity & facts are non-negotiable. Public policy must serve the common good, not private portfolios. #PrinciplesFirst #ItsTheCorruptionStupid

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A major retreat on the $1.8B "Anti-Weaponization Fund" is a massive win for fiscal responsibility & constitutional checks. Lawmakers drew a hard line: taxpayer dollars cannot be used as an unchecked payout fund without rigorous congressional oversight. A vital principled victory.

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Join @Principles1stMN in collaboration w/@FairVoteMN for an honest, nonpartisan panel discussion on election security — what’s working, what’s at risk, and what you can do about it. Our panelists include host of “To the Contrary” Charlie Sykes, MN SoS @MNSteveSimon, @stephen_richer & more.

Register today!
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When the judiciary steps back, it reduces its own power as a constitutional check.

The Supreme Court’s recent procedural ruling on immigration judges has big implications for the rule of law and the separation of powers. What do you think? Watch.

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Great way of showing how the 15 principles have so many real life applications 👏👏

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The President's family—regardless of party—should never be getting special financial deals off the back of US taxpayers. The $620M Pentagon loan to Vulcan Elements just months after Don Jr. invested is a textbook conflict of interest. #itsthecorruptionstupid

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The headlines say one thing, but what do our principles say? Join @joshgillespiePF for the premiere of "Principally Speaking". From the $1.8B standoff to USPS mandates, we’re auditing the weekend news headlines against the 15 principles that define our republic

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Join us in 2 weeks!

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In a win for Constitutional separation of powers, a federal court ruled that only Congress has the power to rename or fundamentally alter the Kennedy Center. The Executive cannot rewrite laws or rename institutions by decree. Our republic depends on each branch staying in its lane.

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This is a textbook example of checks & balances working in real-time. The Constitution is incredibly clear: Congress writes the laws & controls the public purse. The executive branch doesn’t just get to invent its own massive spending programs by executive decree.

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What's working, what's at risk, & how can we protect our vote in 2026? Join @Principles1stMN & @FairVoteMN for an honest, nonpartisan panel featuring Charlie Sykes, @SecSteveSimon, @stephen_richer, & more. Let's cut through the noise.

Get tickets here!
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Weaponizing the DOJ to settle personal grievances is an assault on the Rule of Law. As Gretchen Carlson rightly highlights, wasting public funds to fuel Trump's retribution tour against alleged enemies—despite what the courts have ruled—subverts the foundational ideals of our institutions.

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Truth, honesty, and virtue can’t be optional. If we don’t demand inherently trustworthy leaders, unethical behavior becomes the new normal. #PrinciplesFirst

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Gas costs $1.29 more per gallon than a year ago btw...

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Construction on the Ultimate Fighting Championship Octagon is underway on the White House South Lawn ahead of President Trump’s planned fights this summer to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. https://t.co/3iAnzk9uDq

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Join @Principles1stMN & @FairVoteMN for a nonpartisan panel on election security w/Charlie Sykes, @SecSteveSimon, @stephen_richer, & more. Learn what’s working, real risks for 2026, & how to take action. #PrinciplesFirst

Seating is limited. RSVP today!
https://t.co/sV36DERSR6

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"We've got to tackle affordability, we've got to have a coherent strategy in Iran, we've got to start looking at Putin as a real threat to the western world & this is all a distraction & some people even think it may look like self-dealing." - @SenThomTillis on President Trump's J6 slush fund.