named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Articles of Freedom
Educational and organizing framework promoted as a plan to restore constitutional governance, rooted in historical petitions and legal precedents
Constitution Lobby
National advocacy campaign to establish a formal lobby in defense of the U.S. Constitution, promoting civic engagement and accountability
Right to Petition Litigation
Legal initiative aimed at enforcing the First Amendment right to petition, including lawsuits challenging election integrity and government transparency
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocacy through national Constitution Lobby initiativeOrganizes a national Constitution Lobby to promote constitutional accountability and advocate for constitutional principles, including through public outreach, media engagement, and delegate facilitation.
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Internal Organizational Elections 1 activity
- Conducting delegate selection and nomination processesOperated an online nomination system for selecting delegates to the Continental Congress 2009, received and processed delegate nominations, conducted a public delegate election on October 10, 2009 using paper ballots with observable vote counting, and facilitated state-level review by coordinators and nominating committees.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Funding constitutional initiatives through public donationsFunds the Continental Congress 2009 project and related activities exclusively through tax-deductible public donations, including via symbolic merchandise such as Solidarity Pins and commemorative medallions offered in exchange for donations.
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Constitutional and Government Accountability Litigation 1 activity
- Legal challenges to federal economic and voting policiesLitigated against federal actions deemed unconstitutional, including lawsuits to block the AIG bailout and the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, challenges to electronic vote-counting machines in New York and nationwide, and appeals to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Also filed a lawsuit to restore the First Amendment right to petition and to compel government response to petitions for redress.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Public education on First Amendment right to petitionProvides public education on the historical and legal significance of the First Amendment right to petition, including through documentary production and public outreach.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Hosting regional and local outreach meetingsConducted nearly 90 meetings across all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii, as well as a cross-country tour to 20 U.S. cities and a series of regional meetings in Texas and Oklahoma, to prepare for and promote the Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
- Hosting the Jekyll Island Project gatheringOrganized and hosted a private two-day gathering of Freedom Movement leaders at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Georgia on May 21–22, 2009, including logistical and financial support for meals, transportation, staff, and audiovisual documentation. The event featured the reading and signing of an Acknowledgement Scroll affirming commitment to foundational U.S. documents.
- Organizing and convening national constitutional assembliesPlanned, organized, and convened the Continental Congress 2009 from November 9–24, 2009, as a national gathering of delegates from all 50 states to discuss constitutional violations and strategies for peaceful redress. The event included live public meetings, daily deliberations, stenographic transcription, and worldwide live streaming.
- Producing and distributing educational and promotional materialsProduced and distributed a range of materials to promote constitutional education and mobilize public participation, including a 12 MB PowerPoint presentation, printable handbill flyers, a 1-hour and 3-hour video of regional meetings, and marketing materials for the Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
- Public awareness campaigns via media and PSAsProduced and distributed eight 30-second public service announcements titled "Liberty Shorts," secured media appearances (e.g., FOX News' "Freedom Watch"), and delivered keynote addresses (e.g., at the 10th Annual Freedom 21 Conference) to promote constitutional advocacy and the Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$701
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balance sheet
Total assets$2K
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Net assets$2K
1 years on record · 2021–2021
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- AMERICAN POLICY CENTER Partner — Collaborated with Tom DeWeese, founder of American Policy Center, during the Freedom Movement coalition meeting.
- Bob Schulz Partner — Chairman of the organization and lead organizer of the Jekyll Island meeting and Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
- Bob Schulz Partner — Key speaker and organizer promoting the Continental Congress 2009 initiative through a national outreach tour.
- Brian Smylie Partner — National coordinator supporting the WTP organization, Jekyll Island Project, and Continental Congress initiative.
- CONSTITUTION SOCIETY Partner — Partnered with Jon Roland, founder of Constitution Society, in organizing the Jekyll Island Project and Continental Congress 2009 planning.
- Coalition for Visible Ballots Partner — Partnered with the Coalition for Visible Ballots through the involvement of Karen Renick in planning and managing the election integrity process for Continental Congress 2009.
- END THE FED Partner — Collaborated with Steve Vincent, founder of End The Fed, during the coalition meeting on constitutional restoration.
- FOX News Partner — Collaborated with FOX News to promote the Continental Congress 2009 initiative through media appearances and public outreach.
- FREEDOM FORCE INTERNATIONAL Partner — Collaborated with G. Edward Griffin, founder of Freedom Force International, during the Jekyll Island Project meeting.
- Freedom 21 Conference Partner — Participated in the 10th Annual Freedom 21 Conference by delivering a keynote address to promote constitutional education and activism.
- Give Me Liberty.org Partner — Partner website used for hosting the CC2009 e-store and distributing solidarity pins and medallions.
- GiveMeLiberty.org Partner — Collaborates on delegate nomination and state web page operations for the Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
- Jekyll Island Project Partner — Collaborated by launching a public website linked through the We The People Foundation's resources.
- Local Houston supporters Partner — Assisted Bob Schulz in gathering personal belongings after an accident and supported preparation for a scheduled meeting.
- Michael Badnarik Partner — National coordinator supporting the WTP organization, Jekyll Island Project, and Continental Congress initiative.
- Mogulus Partner — Partners with Mogulus to provide live webcasting and real-time viewer engagement for public meetings.
- OccupyTheConstitution.org Partner — Collaborates with or endorses actions promoted through OccupyTheConstitution.org.
- PayPal Government — Uses PayPal's online payment system to process tax-deductible donations for state-specific and general support of the Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
- Pennsylvania State Library Board Partner — Secured agreement to post public service announcements about CC2009 in all public libraries across Pennsylvania.
- Pennsylvania gun show association Partner — Distributed CC2009 promotional materials ("Slim Jims") to attendees at Pennsylvania gun shows through coordination with the state gun show association.
- RESTORE THE REPUBLIC Partner — Partnered with Gary Franchi, founder of Restore The Republic, in the Jekyll Island Project and Continental Congress 2009 initiative.
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Government — Filed an appeal with the court challenging the dismissal of a constitutional lawsuit.
- U.S. District Court in Albany Government — Proceeding with litigation initiated by the organization, including issuing scheduling orders and allowing the case to move forward to trial.
- Vote Rescue Partner — Collaborated with Vote Rescue through the involvement of Vickie Karp in planning and managing the election integrity process for Continental Congress 2009.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Citizen-Led Constitutional Assembly as Peaceful Resistancemethodology: constitutional_convention_modelBy convening a modern Continental Congress or citizen-led assembly of state-selected delegates, the organization aims to restore constitutional order through peaceful resistance, because such assemblies historically represent legitimate expressions of popular sovereignty when government fails to respond to petitions.
- Constitutional Accountability via Litigation and Petitionmethodology: litigation-based advocacyBy using litigation and formal petitions for redress, the organization seeks to enforce constitutional rights and challenge federal actions lacking constitutional authority, because legal and procedural pressure can compel government accountability and expose constitutional violations.
- Popular Sovereignty and Civic Education as Tools for Constitutional Restorationmethodology: civic-education-for-resistanceBy educating citizens about popular sovereignty, constitutional history, and underutilized rights like petition, the organization enables mass civic engagement and lawful resistance, because informed citizens are more likely to take direct, peaceful action to restore constitutional governance.
- Transparent and Observable Elections as Constitutional Safeguardsmethodology: transparent-electionsBy advocating for hand-marked paper ballots and fully visible vote counting, the organization strengthens public confidence in election integrity, because transparency in electoral processes serves as a foundational mechanism for constitutional accountability and prevents erosion of democratic legitimacy.