Dear Friend,
This coming Monday, July 14, we celebrate a powerful moment in the global history of freedom—and a personal milestone in our own fight for liberty.

July 14 is Bastille Day—a day when citizens dared to stand up against tyranny. While centuries have passed since the storming of the Bastille, the principle remains the same: when government power goes unchecked, it is the duty of free people to speak out.

It’s also the 79th birthday of John W. Whitehead, founder of The Rutherford Institute—one of the most courageous freedom fighters of our time and a man whose voice and vision have inspired generations to defend the Constitution and resist injustice.

For over four decades, John has been that spark:
* Challenging government overreach
* Defending the marginalized and silenced
* Empowering “We the People” to know and defend our rights

I’ve seen firsthand his relentless commitment to liberty—often at great personal cost. His life’s work is a testament to the power of principle, conviction, and courage.

As we count down to Monday, we’ll be highlighting the key principles of John’s mission each day on our social media channels. We hope you’ll follow along and join the celebration.

Will you help us honor John’s unwavering stand for liberty?

Make a gift today to ensure the work he has dedicated his life to continues for generations to come.

You can also help make his day special by sending a birthday message to John using the link below. We’ll make sure he receives each one.
Donate today in honor of John Whitehead's 79th birthday ([link removed])
Thank you for standing with us in the fight for freedom.

With gratitude,

Nisha Whitehead
Executive Director

The Rutherford Institute

P.S. John reads every note you send. Click the link below to send your birthday greeting to John.
Click here to send a birthday greeting to John (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Happy%20Birthday%2C%20John!)

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