Founding Member (250 Shares)

JustCitizens.us

A Movement for Civic Renewal

We are Just Citizens—people from every background and belief system who are united by a shared conviction: America can do better.

Our movement began in response to a troubling truth. The headlines feel dystopian. The dysfunction in Washington seems untouchable. Too many of us are left asking: Where do we go from here?

The spark came in July 2022, when our founder stood in the UK Parliament and watched a political reckoning unfold—60 resignations in 48 hours and a Prime Minister brought down by public pressure and principle. The question came fast and hard: Could the U.S. political system ever reboot that fast? And if so… how?

That moment launched a journey and now a movement. One built not on partisanship or cynicism, but on the timeless American ideal of the Pursuit of Happiness—a phrase that once signaled both personal freedom and collective responsibility. It's an American Dream for all!

Just Citizens is now a growing community of people who are reclaiming that ideal. We aim to:

• Revitalize American culture by organizing diverse voices around a shared civic purpose

• Promote human flourishing as the moral foundation of political renewal

• Support independent leadership grounded in ethics, empathy, and the common good

Together, we’re building a new path forward—powered by hope, humility, and citizen action.

"To build a republic worthy of its name in the 21st century, we need a new framework—one that reasserts citizen rule over corporate power, reimagines the economy as a platform for dignity, and renews the civic bonds that sustain self-government."

Includes: Membership in the JustCitizens.us Congress (250 shares); The Pursuit of Happiness: A Citizen's Journey (24-Week Flagship); Happiness Hub; Community Space; JustCitizens.us Congress

Requires: A substantial commitment to building the organization. Only those who complete the qualification criteria within 12 months will be awarded the 250 shares, otherwise this product reverts to base membership terms.

Qualification Criteria: 

1. Graduate from the Pursuit of Happiness course with at least 3 modules completed. Provide feedback on introductions, modules chosen, and closing modules. This involves at least 10 weeks of material.

2. Pass out 100+ invitation cards for the America 250 series.

3. Get at least 25 signatures on our AI policy petition.

4. Create an affiliate link for referrals.

5. Pay the annual subscription fee of $25.

6. You must vote the annual meeting ballot (September/October).