Dear Friend,

Today, we celebrate the 79th birthday of John W. Whitehead, founder of The Rutherford Institute and one of the fiercest defenders of civil liberties in America.
 
For nearly five decades, John has challenged tyranny in all its forms—confronting powerful institutions, speaking truth to power, and sounding the alarm about the steady erosion of our constitutional freedoms. He has:

  • Defended whistleblowers, activists, and the vulnerable
  • Called out corruption and unchecked power—on both sides of the aisle
  • Stood as a champion for the Constitution, even when it wasn’t popular to do so
Through it all, he has never asked for recognition—only that the truth be told and freedom defended. But today, we pause to honor the man behind the mission.
 
Will you stand with John on his birthday?
  • Make a gift to support The Rutherford Institute’s ongoing legal and educational work
  • Send John a birthday message.
  • Do your part to make America free again.
SEND a birthday greeting to John
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Whether you've followed John’s writings for years or just recently discovered his work with The Rutherford Institute, your support today keeps his legacy alive—and the fight for freedom moving forward.
 
Thank you for standing with John—and with The Rutherford Institute—in the battle to make America free again.
 
With deep appreciation,
 
Nisha Whitehead
Executive Director
 
The Rutherford Institute
 
P.S. Order your “Make America Free Again” t-shirt—just like the one John’s wearing—at our online store.
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