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Our mission is to defend and advance freedom and opportunity for every American family, student, entrepreneur, and worker and to protect our civil and constitutional rights at school and work.

PRESS RELEASE: DFI President and Co-Founder Bob Eitel Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity

WASHINGTON—DFI President and Co-Founder Bob Eitel released the following statement after his appointment by U.S.

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Civil and Constitutional Rights

America is facing a historical moment, when many are pushing for policies that violate core constitutional and civil rights essential to a free society. DFI exists to defend the Constitution and the rule of law and protect civil liberties at school and work.

Postsecondary Education

DFI works to nurture a vision for long-term higher education reform that reduces the federal role in financing postsecondary education, protects taxpayers, and meets the demand for alternatives to four-year degrees.

Education Freedom and Parental Rights

Our nation’s one-size-fits all K-12 education system is failing far too many students and must be radically transformed to ensure all Americans have the freedom to choose the education that is best for them.

America is under siege by radical activists and teacher union bosses. DFI exists to fight back. Will you join us in this fight?

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