John Whitehead

About the author

John Whitehead

Constitutional attorney and author John W. Whitehead is founder and president of The Rutherford Institute. He is the author of A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State and The Change Manifesto.

You’re Under Arrest: How the Police State Muzzles Our Right to Speak Truth to Power

John Whitehead June 6, 2019

Virginia: Government Sued over Parents’ Rights To Maintain Quality Of Life For Disabled Daughter’s Care

John Whitehead June 2, 2019

SCOTUS Upholds Arrest Over ‘Contempt of Cop’ Charge – Limits Right to Challenge Police Use of Retaliatory Arrests to Punish Speech

John Whitehead May 31, 2019

Technotyranny: The Iron-Fisted Authoritarianism of the Surveillance State

John Whitehead May 30, 2019

How to Survive the Journey Ahead: A Graduation Message for a Terrifying Age

John Whitehead May 21, 2019

Drivers Beware: The Deadly Perils of Traffic Stops in the American Police State

John Whitehead May 16, 2019

D Is for a Dictatorship Disguised as a Democracy

John Whitehead May 7, 2019

Texas: Man Facing a Year in Prison for Telling Police They are ‘Pissing on the Constitution’

John Whitehead May 6, 2019

Predator Cops, Who Are Guilty of Sex Crimes Against Women & Children, Are a Menace to Society

John Whitehead May 1, 2019

Overkill: Government Officials Deploy 700 Police, Spend $3 Million to Lockdown City Only to Arrest Disabled Veteran for Buying Canned Iced Tea, Bug Spray

John Whitehead April 29, 2019

The Essence of Evil: Sex with Children Has Become Big Business in America

John Whitehead April 23, 2019

From Jesus Christ to Julian Assange: When Dissidents Become Enemies of the State

John Whitehead April 16, 2019

Financial Tyranny: America Has Become a Pay-to-Play Exercise in Fascism

John Whitehead April 9, 2019

American Idiocracy: 50 Years Later, We’re Still Stranded in the Twilight Zone

John Whitehead April 2, 2019

The Making of a Monster: We’re All Lab Rats in the Government’s Secret Experiments

John Whitehead March 26, 2019

Don’t Shoot the Dogs: The Growing Epidemic of Cops Shooting Family Dogs

John Whitehead March 20, 2019

Pity the Nation: War Spending Is Bankrupting America

John Whitehead March 12, 2019

Forced Blood Draws & Implied Consent Laws Make a Mockery of the Fourth Amendment

John Whitehead March 5, 2019

Age of Tyrannical Surveillance: We’re Being Branded, Bought & Sold for Our Data

John Whitehead February 26, 2019

Rule by Fiat: National Crises, Fake Emergencies & Other Dangerous Presidential Powers

John Whitehead February 19, 2019

I’m Not Breaking Up with America This Valentine’s Day, and Neither Should You

John Whitehead February 13, 2019

The State of the Union: The Real Division Is Not Between Conservatives & Revolutionaries But between Authoritarians & Libertarians

John Whitehead February 4, 2019

Jackboots in the Morning: No One Is Spared From This American Nightmare

John Whitehead January 29, 2019

Uncle Sam Wants Your DNA: The FBI’s Diabolical Plan to Create a Nation of Suspects

John Whitehead January 22, 2019

The Danger Within: Border Patrol Is Turning America Into a Constitution-Free Zone

John Whitehead January 15, 2019

Beware the Emergency State: Imperial, Unaccountable & Unconstitutional

John Whitehead January 9, 2019

Break the Cycle: In 2019, Say No to the Government’s Cruelty, Brutality & Abuse

John Whitehead January 1, 2019

Government Shutdown or Not, the Police State Will Continue to Flourish

John Whitehead December 25, 2018

Say No to Government Grinches and Corporate Scrooges

John Whitehead December 18, 2018

School Principal Prohibits Christmas Symbols & Words, Colors Red and Green, Candy Canes & Carols

John Whitehead December 11, 2018

Know Your Rights or You Will Lose Them

John Whitehead December 11, 2018

To a Nation of Snowflakes, Christmas Has Become Another Trigger Word

John Whitehead December 5, 2018

Yes, You Have the Right to Talk Back to the Government, But It Could Get You Killed

John Whitehead November 27, 2018

This Thanksgiving, Don’t Just Give Thanks. Pay Your Blessings Forward

John Whitehead November 20, 2018

Red Flag Gun Laws: Yet Another Government Weapon for Compliance and Control

John Whitehead November 13, 2018

A Badge of Shame: The Government’s War on America’s Military Veterans

John Whitehead November 7, 2018

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William Wallace / Braveheart Limited Edition Collector’s Item

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Statue of Liberty Limited Edition Collector’s Item

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Chuck Norris Limited Edition Collector’s Item

This limited edition collector's item comes with a set of nunchucks.

Statue of Liberty Key Chain

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. Some assembly required (that's part of the fun!)

Crusader Figurine Limited Edition Collector’s Item

Remember our Christian ancestors of the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries, who embarked on a series of military expeditions to recover the Holy Land from the radical Islam? Their mission and bravery saved Western Civilization! For God and Country! Assembly required (that's part of the fun!)

Trump Man Limited Edition Collector’s Item

Our beloved 45th President is now available as a limited edition figurine. This Donald Trump figurine comes with a mini MAGA trucker cap that is interchangeable with his famous hair. He's also holding a removable executive order! Assembly required (that's part of the fun!)

Build the Wall Construction Co. T-shirt

The Build The Wall Kit Toy is the #1 most hated toy by the left so we made a T-shirt to go with it! You can also pair it up with The Border Patrol Kit. It's guaranteed to create gallons of snowflake tears when you wear it! God Bless Trump! Secure the border now.

Build The Wall Toy T-Shirt

This humorous T-shirt was inspired by the best-selling, most politically-incorrect toy EVER -- The Build The Wall MAGA Building Blocks set. This is the first official T-shirt for our controversial new brand and is sure to become a collector's item.

[24K GOLD PLATED] TRUMP LIBERTY $100 BULLION BAR – SUPER COLLECTIBLE CUSTOM COIN

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70 Years Israel Temple Coin President Trump King Cyrus Embassy Jerusalem

Trump delivered Israel the predicted third jubilee which is a BIBLICAL EVENT. Special coin and very high quality with great detail.

Trump 2020 Pack #1: includes YARD SIGN, STICKER & PIN (PLEASE SHARE ON Facebook – Twitter – Instagram) GET THE WORD OUT!

TRUMP TRUMP TRUMP is what America NEEDS AND REQUIRES. Campaign seasons has begun. Get on the Trump train by picking up one or more of the #1 Trump 2020 Packs. Each pack includes a yard sign, bumper sticker (we may substitute a similar bumper sticker from the one shown here), and pin.

WOODS CAMO – Re-Elect Trump 2020 “Keep America Great” Hat

We invite you to display your affirmation of the work Trump and Pence have been doing for the American people, by boldly wearing one of this Re-Elect Trump 2020 hat. 3-D High Definition embroidery Embroidered 45 and USA on sides 6-Panel Structured Adjustable Velcro® Fastener 100% Acrylic

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These TRUMP KEEP AMERICA FIRST car flags are a perfect way for us to gear up for the coming election! They are extremely high quality with the best plastics and ROUGH TEX(tm) FABRIC and ARE DOUBLE SIDED!

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BLINKING LIGHTS Trump 2020 USA RWB – “Keep America Great” – PIN (Red, White and Blue Lights)

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Trump 2020 “DOZEN” Packs #1: includes 12 YARD SIGNS – 12 STANDS – 12 STICKERS & 12 PINS (PLEASE SHARE ON Facebook – Twitter – Instagram) GET THE WORD OUT! (Copy)

Campaign seasons has begun. Get on the Trump train by picking up one or more of the #1 Trump 2020 Packs. Each pack includes a yard sign, bumper sticker (we may substitute a similar bumper sticker from the one shown here), and pin. Shipping January 8.

Custom 3-D Embroidered Trump ‘Make America Great Again’ Signature Hat (100% Cotton NAVY BLUE Cap)

100% Cotton-Twill Expert 3D Embroidery Donald Trump Signature Embroidered Velcro Adjustable 6 Panel Structured

Custom 3-D Embroidered Trump ‘Make America Great Again’ Signature Hat (100% Cotton Black Cap)

100% Cotton-Twill Expert 3D Embroidery Donald Trump Signature Embroidered Velcro Adjustable 6 Panel Structured

Trump 2020 Pack #1: includes YARD SIGN – STICKER & PIN (PLEASE SHARE ON Facebook – Twitter – Instagram) GET THE WORD OUT!

Campaign season has begun. Get on the Trump train by picking up one or more of the #1 Trump 2020 Packs. Each pack includes a yard sign, bumper sticker (we may substitute a similar bumper sticker from the one shown here), and pin.

Trump 2020 Yard Sign (18″ x 12″, durable corrugated plastic, double sided)

Signs are high quality opaque corrugated 4mm plastic, printed on both sides with long lasting UV inks that last up to 2 years outdoors. Includes metal stand. Made in the USA. Shipping January 3.

MAGA Trump 2020 Punisher Hat (3 styles) with 3D Embroidery

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Trump Beer Koozie + Drinking with Calvin and Luther Book

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Keep America Great: Trump 2020 Koozie

Keep your beer cold and celebrate Donald Trump's presidency at the same time. This sharp koozie is designed with "Keep America Great: Trump 2020" on one side and President Trump's slogan "Promises Made, Promises Kept: Trump 2020" on the other.

Trump 2020 Custom Embroidered Camo Hat (with bill design)

Premium Quality Incredible Custom Embroidery 6 Panel Structured Embroidered Flag on side Velcro Adjustable Strap

Trump 2020 Black with Gold Enamel Pin (gold plated, enamel filled, epoxy coated)

This is a perfect pin to show your support for our great President, Donald J. Trump. Die struck from jeweler's metal. Textured background Gold plated Hand filled soft enamel color with epoxy coating for lasting durability.

Trump 2020 “Keep America Great” Fleece-Lined Hoodie (5 Styles)

Printed in the USA 50% pre-shrunk cotton/50% polyester Air jet yarn creates a smooth, low-pill surface Rib knit hem & cuff US weight 7.8 oz Manufacturer: Cutter & Buck

[Solid – Gold Plated] Commemorative President Donald Trump 2020 Coin

This stunning coin is available for a limited time as we support President Trump’s promise to “Make America Great Again” and prepare to re-elect President Trump in 2020 so together we can “Keep America Great!”

Trump 2020 ‘Keep America Great’ Quartz Wristwatches

You are cordially invited to our Trump 2020 reelection watch party. Available in five compelling styles, there's sure to be at least one that fits any personality, any occasion. At this price, these watches make for a great stocking stuffer.

Santa Trump Night Before Christmas Print

It’s The Night Before Christmas ... like you’ve NEVER heard it before. It’s a saltier, sassier MAGA rendition than the version we’re used to hearing on Christmas Eve. Absolutely hilarious.