As former NASA astronauts, we have benefited from the opportunities made possible by American constitutional democracy. We are grateful to have grown up in a country where opportunity made it possible to reach farther than we imagined, and we want that same opportunity to endure for the next 250 years and beyond.
Over the past several decades, public trust in government has declined, and confidence in foundational constitutional principles—including the consent of the governed, the separation of powers, and due process—has been tested.
Over time, partisan polarization has placed increasing strain on our constitutional democracy.
Democracy is not a spectator sport. It requires vigilance and the steady work of building a more perfect union.
We will work to bridge divisions in our country, strengthen a balanced and functional government, and uphold the constitutional principles and rule of law on which the United States was founded, so that all Americans can realize the promise of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
We will work to strengthen public understanding of constitutional principles and civic responsibility.
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Kenneth Powley Democracy, we know, is fragile, but also worth every ounce of effort to preserve it and strengthen it. In a country whose deep differences have spanned more than two and a half centuries, our ability to converse about our differences and c...
Louis Wasson I go to schools, Boys and Girls Club as a NASA Solar System Ambassador. Teachers so appreciate the sharing of NASA's exciting missions with the class. I see first hand where STEM education is lacking and teachers appreciate the help in this...
Bradford Benn Having met a few members of astronauts for America I very much appreciate their view of the world and our country as they have experienced the overview effect. Please follow their leads and their suggestions and participate in it and realiz...
Christine Bauer 3I support three groups. Judge Luttig’s and NSL4America. Now this one. When tyranny is law, rebellion is the only answer. Our Constitution and our Rule of Law must be sacrosanct. Anything else is the end of this representative democracy w...
Charles F Bolden Jr 4I believe our nation was founded in the idea that all people are created equal, protected by the rule of law, and governed by elected leaders who use science and data in making their decisions. We immortalize this IDEA in the words of the ...
- Lisa Comperry1
I want to join you all to help preserve our democracy, decorum, diplomacy, rule of law as per the US constitution..Thank you for what you do!