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Fulcrum Series: Where Founding Principles Meet the Moment

June 28, 2021

Oct 2, 2026

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This Fulcrum series from Lawyers Defending American Democracy connects the words of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to current events that threaten democracy and the justice system. Each piece highlights the unique responsibility lawyers carry—through their oath, professional obligations, and roles in their communities—to help the public understand what’s at risk and to speak out when democratic principles are under threat.

LDAD’s call to action is straightforward: recognize the threats to constitutional values, demand accountability, and act to defend them. The Founders understood that our constitutional system would endure only if each generation was willing to defend its principles. That responsibility is now ours. 

We will continue to inform you of updates as new segments of this series are released. 

Series Articles: 

Defending the Constitution Is a Year-Round Responsibility, Authored by Ron Leshnower

Lawyers Must Reaffirm Their Oath to Defend the Constitution, Authored by Nicole Faut and Amanda Pollard-Faut

Why the Constitution Remains Our Defense Against Tyranny, Authored by Amanda Cats-Baril

The Rule of Law Is Simple—and Essential to American Democracy, Authored by Arlene Rosenberg

The Long Tradition of Lawyers Defending U.S. Democracy, Authored by Michael Millemann

Answering the Call, Lawyers Must Lead the Defense of Democracy, Authored by Michael Curry

Lawyers Must Defend the Rule of Law, as the Founders Intended, Authored by Evan Falchuk

Defending Democracy Through the Founders’ Principles, Authored by Ronald L. Hirsch

How Lawyers Protect America’s Democracy and Rule of Law, Authored by Michael Millemann

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