FreedomFest 2024

Amanda is a PhD student concentrating on political theory and international relations, with an emphasis on Machiavelli's political thought. She received her M.A. from the University of Chicago and previously worked as the editorial director at the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary... Read More →

Mark Janus is a Senior Fellow at the Liberty Justice Center, where he serves as an advocate and spokesperson for workers’ rights.Mark spent the last 11 years of his career as a child support specialist for the Illinois state government, ensuring that children get all the resources... Read More →

Garry Sigle served for 33 years as a public-school teacher and coach at Riley County High School in Riley, Kansas. He has been a member of the Association of American Educators (AAE) since 1996 and currently serves as the executive director of the association’s state chapter in... Read More →

Keith was a public high school teacher and coach for over 20 years and, in 2014, led the only  successful school district in PA history to overturn union fair share fees prior to the Supreme  Court's Janus v. AFSCME decision. While still in the classroom, Keith successfully sued... Read More →

The Center for Independent Employees (CIE) is a 501(c)(3) legal defense foundation that provides legal representation and aid to independent employees who are opposed to union oppression in their workplaces. CIE is dedicated to protecting employee freedom from union interference in... Read More →