In an effort to inspire thought and conversation across America, The True Patriot Network has run a series of ads in politically focused periodicals that lean both left and right. To see an ad, click a thumbnail above.

Welcome to The True Patriot Network

What better time than an election year to distinguish between true and false patriots? In this campaign season, candidates and media have focused our attention on lapel pins, the pledge of allegiance, symbols, and declarations. But what is true patriotism?  

Our recent nationwide poll reveals that Americans are deeply dissatisfied with how our political leaders typically invoke patriotism. We crave a new vision of patriotism that emphasizes the future, constructive change, and progressive civic values.

At The True Patriot Network, our contention is that when you unpack true American patriotism — the idea of country before self — what you discover is a moral framework that goes back to this nation's founding, and that is inherently progressive. Living by such principles as service, stewardship, tolerance, and equality of opportunity, true patriots show that devotion to this nation means working to help America reach its exceptional potential and promise.

Whatever your party, faction, or faith, we hope you will agree that we owe our country and the next generation a more purposeful politics. We invite you to read our book, The True Patriot, and continue the discussion.