Public Figures and Organizations That Signed the Pledge

FakerFact

Humza H Rashid

I have experienced users on facebook, twitter etc., having been easily taken to accept lies as truth because such people generally do not carry much time on doing research on a fact placed before them. This culture to manipulate and control people with pack of lies must come to end. Appreciate the cause!

Randy J. Barli

Kara Scott

Steve Snell

I signed the pledge because the extreme rhetoric is tearing the nation apart. We desperately need to work toward restoring faith in our democracy by being responsible citizens and, in my case, an honest candidate.

Janet Garrett

Kathy Meyer

Garrett Baldwin

Zach Stepp

Eric Nelson

Andrew Saturn

Too many candidates rely upon sketchy information, rumors, or misinformation to win over voters. My campaign will be about facts and honesty. We will fact check everything and make sure no number or piece of information is incorrect.

Shira Goodman

Because we should all be living in a fact based society.

Anthony Sposato

I want to represent taxpayers first and do the best for the community that I represent and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If I make a mistake I will acknowledge it. My belief is that public officials do not know everything. So, my plan is to gather the facts measure the positive or negative impact of a decision and only act if it has a positive effect.

Nina Ahmad

Jay Breneman

I pledge to join in the fight against misinformation used to manipulate policy and the public.

Robert Bertha

It is extremely important for politicians to be truthful. I am taking this pledge to show the people of Pennsylvania that I am an advocate for the truth.

Cesar Liriano

michael sheehy

Katie Muth

Jim Gregory

I am a journalist by trade and education. I am embarrassed to say I am a journalist because of how truth in journalism has disappeared. I am also a person who works a 12 step program to live. I cannot live that life by not telling the truth in my personal life.

Brian Kline

Joe Peters

Mike Tamir

Amy Calamari

Robert Howard

Voters must be encouraged to be informed.

Robert Castellani

In order to go forward in life. You must be truthful with yourself and with the public. Everyone deserves the truth.

William Merrell

All person in public office should do nothing less than promising to tell the public the truth.

Nancy Becker

I believe the American citizens deserve to know the truth about candidates running for election.

Jim Wertz

As an educator, I have encouraged my students to engage society with critical thought, asking them to consider the sources of their information, the opinions of their friends, and the validity of the world in which they live; and I hope that I have helped them acquire the tools to live a life rooted in fact and fairness. As a candidate, I will honor those standards of public discourse and civility as my contribution to the political process.

Chris Creek

David Buell

I am an accountable officer holder and encourage all candidate, campaign staff and office holders should have honesty and integrity.

Matt Cartwright

Dan David

Our enemies are not fellow Americans with different political beliefs. Too many times we have seen misinformation enter into out political process, often from oversees interests who are trying to divide us.

Mike Parks

Joseph Monbeck

Candace Crouse

Craig Bowden

I have always tried to be honest in what I say. I am asking the state of Utah to trust me. In order to do that, I need to be truthful in all I say.

Jeffrey Whipple

I signed because I believe in honesty, and in facts. I have already committed to run a campaign based only on verifiable fact, so signing this pledge was a no-brainer.

James Singer

Finding truths, sharing them, and utilizing them is the only way we can progress in society and s humanity. Deceit and lies are oppressive and undemocratic.

mike spradley

Danielle Shepherd

Voters deserve to have elected officials who can be treated as reliable resources for information. I hope that by taking the pledge that I help to repair the damage caused by untruthfulness and outright lies. Hopefully, this pledge will be one of many steps to rebuilding trust between constituents and elected officials.

Natasha Hadrych-Rosier

I believe in living my life as honestly and ethically as possible. Even the things in my life that I have done and I am not proud of, have helped me to become the person I am today. So, I live my life the way I want to be remembered and try to pay-it-forward as I go.

Felicia Washington Ross

I want my constituents to Know that I am running because I am a person that believes in the TRUTH

Ginger Bock

I signed the pledge because I believe that voters deserve to base their votes upon accurate information.

Katrine Lancaster

Accountability, integrity, truthfulness and common decency should be required of all public officials.

Marcus Rech

The people deserve the truth and the recent scandals here on the state level in Ohio have proven that even more.The people also deserve to know about the corruption and it should be exposed.

James Wolf

Steve Bujenovic

Gleb has his heart in the right place and with the attack on the truth today, I signed because I want him to know that I support his efforts. For the record, it feels odd to promise to do the obvious. Steve Bujenovic MD

Stuart Armstrong

Aaron Godfrey

I signed the pledge because I believe in being upfront and honest with the people, and plan to do exactly that when elected.

Rosemary Palmer

Samuel Ronan

Matt Shouler

Alex Edmans

I signed the pledge because truth is extremely important in the post-truth world of today. We listen to single anecdotes not large-scale evidence (and indeed business school case studies and books encourage storytelling); we accept evidence only if it agrees with our pre-conceived viewpoint; and we rarely scrutinise the rigour of evidence - what matters is whether we agree with it, rather than whether it is robust.

Larry Carter Center

I have always told the truth about USA UN war and victims. ....as an American Atheist it is critical for world peace and public education to expose theocratic fraud and genocide. Science is peer reviewed so should all faiths

Tom (Big Daddy) Dwyer

A few months back - I started a show online called Real Talk with Big Daddy to tackle real-life issues - I enjoy talking with people (always trying to understand different points of view) I like to help people in a bind or in a rough patch in life, we have all been there - right? Basically - I would rather the truth - it seems to me, better to deal with reality (Hard Truths) no matter what.

Erica Crawley

stephen fischmann

We cannot make good public policy unless we are all working with truthful information.

Kelly Hawes

Clayton Adams

I signed the pledge because I am a believer in truth. Facts are extremely important and must be supported with credible sources. Our elected leaders have a responsibility to convey accurate information that is supported by credible sources to their constituents.

Clayburn Griffin

Information is sacred and should not be used to deceive or manipulate people. An informed public is vital to a functioning Republic, and we all have to do our part stop the spread of fake news and misleading information.

Ed Mccants

Like my heros the truth takes a lofe sacrafice. I am committed to a wholesome truth of the humanitarian constructs only.

Gerald Yeargin

I want to combat the rising tide of disinformation.

Ray Lara

Cherrvale Daily News

Karen Trujillo

I signed the pledge because as a public figure I think it is important to be an example of respectful, honest communication.

Jessica Foard

I believe our citizens deserve to know the truth, especially from their elected officials.

Stephanie Dolmat

Jen Plumb

Edgar Harwood

Randy Hopkins

Ben Haynes

Sim Gill

Mick Shoemaker, Jr.

Because honesty in politics is rare. I support your cause.

Eric Yaverbaum

Day Hochman

I believe that facts matter, and the very fabric of our society depends on access to information that is properly vetted and verified as true.

Antoinette Reyes

I signed the pledge because I believe it is important that our decision makers create policies based on scientific facts. I believe it is important that our leaders are transparent, honest, and able to decipher facts from opinions.

Ken Milder

I am an elected official who not supports truthfulness but also transparency. BTW, if anyone is curious about the email address I used, it was created as an initial email that I use until an organization proves to me that they do not spam, send unwanted solicitations, or distribute my contact information without my permission.

Susan Moran Palmer

I signed the Pro Truth Pledge because voters deserve a Congressional Representative who demands honesty and transparency in all that they do to represent 16th Ohio Congressional District.

Paula Gomes Moreira

Jennifer Gigi Ferguson

Patrice Brown

I signed the pledge to encourage transparency and Candidacy that Voters can trust...

Lance Whitney

OlgaPROFMEX

I believe in Truth only!

John Tamburello

I am a man on honesty and integrity who has always lived by a pro truth pledge

Lis Regula

I am taking this pledge because our citizens deserve to have candidates and politicians who respect facts and who deal in the truth, instead of candidates and politicians who are willing to stretch the truth and spread misinformation and conspiracy theories.

Travis Irvine

Jay Carson

Brett Joseph

I see this as a recognition that chronic lying and Soviet-style propaganda are becoming normalized in some sectors or our political landscape and that we need leaders who will speak out about this danger. I intend to do so. Even more insidiously, the polarization and dumbing down of our political discourse and reduction of complex policy issues to over-simplified binary choices has contributed to a dangerous failure of critical thinking. This failure is made far worse as our communications have become mostly mediated by our technologies, including social media, which creates an \\\\\\\"echo chamber\\\\\\\" effect that reinforces individual biases by selectively drawing people\\\\\\\'s attention to only that which confirms their existing beliefs. As a candidate I pledge to actively seek out the best available interdisciplinary evidence and listen to a diversity of views, and to engage in discourse with critical thinking and a willingness to be held accountable to the facts wherever they may lead.

Cassimir Svigelj

I signed the pledge because I believe elected officials and civil servants should be open and accountable to their constituents and not beholden to corporations, lobbyists, or special interests.

Marilyn Tunnat

Today I signed the Pro-Truth Pledge. By promising to differentiate fact from opinion, I hope to elevate the conversations I want to have with the citizens of Ohio District 32.

Marcia L. Fudge

Rick Raley

We need better political discourse in our nation both in terms of civility and accuracy. I signed the pledge because I am committed to creating that new discourse.

NewsThisSecond

NewsThisSecond strives for the truth and reports the facts. We have never endorsed any political party or candidate.

Katherine Chipps

I signed the pledge because elected officials and candidates need to be truthful with the public.

Bob Barker Jr

I am sick of lying politicians who lie and i will not be one of them. I will not lie!

Brian Flick

I took the pledge because I want to ensure transparency and honesty at all levels of government.

Matthew Guyette

Rational discourse is the bedrock of the democratic process. Without a set of verifiable facts; discourse and compromise become impossible. Demagoguery and fake news serve no legitimate purpose. They dumb-down our public debate and cause citizens to become disaffected and cynical.

Constance Gadell-Newton

Rev. Douglas Peary

Roger Sayegh

Werner Lange

You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free.

WZBC 90.3 FM

There is no alternative to the truth. Truth gives us the opportunity to see the world and everything in and on it with clarity and form our own intelligent responses to change things for the better for everyone and everything. The power of truth knows no bounds, knows no fear and is the primary element of change.

Media In Action

We are a Media Literacy Education project who recognise the importance of media literacy for a functioning democracy. By signing the pledge we hope to help combat misinformation and promote skills such as fact checking and researching the origins of a story.

Dr. Vanessa Enoch

I value truth. I believe everyone should. It is sad in this day and age that people have lost sight of the importance of the dignity and honor in being truthful.

Shawna Roberts

In order to make good decisions in any aspect of our lives, we need to know the truth. Lies and misinformation lead to poor decisions. People need to be able to trust that their public servants will be honest, so that we can make good decisions about the future of our nation. We have seen the way that untruths have negatively affected people when those untruths are used to develop public policy. It is time for that to end.

Lisa Gehrke

Verona Sagato

Helen Alli

I would like to see more accountability in our administration and I believe that we must fight to uphold the truth at all times.

Dan McClellan

Politics has always frustrated me because identity politics have so often taken priority over concern for facts and for good governance. I am taking the pledge to signal that I consider integrity and honesty to be a priority, and so that I\\\'m held accountable for being truthful in all that I do and say as a candidate for office and as an elected official.

Shelley Walchak

Ohio Cannabis Chamber of Commerce

I believe now is the time for the irrefutable science behind medicinal cannabis values be respected and recognized in society as a whole. The 80 years of propaganda about cannabis needs to end as well as the war on drugs. America needs to become a leader in this industry and not a third world follower.

Joseph Shelton

It is important that all candidates and all elected people are 100% honest and open with the American People. Without honesty in our campaigns we will fall in support across the United States.

Carl Aveni

Ted Celeste

Dale Berkebile

Vince Jennings

I signed the pledge because the people deserve better.

Tim Sandle

I believe in fact based journalism

Brian Hitchcock

Arthur Cleroux

Vinny Marshall

Truth matters

Joseph Shelton

It is important all people either running for office or currently in office be open and honest about all their thoughts and what they are working for.

Rob Jarvis

Lorie McCaughan

Journalism Reclamation Project

We signed the pledge because it goes hand in hand with our mission and code of ethics.

Andrew Morris

I signed the pledge because it matches my online persona and my real-life persona. Truth is becoming a precious commodity, and must be protected and expanded if we are to improve our political discourse.

Cory Kenneth Buott

cory. i hope you are not writing the truth. the truth is objective and only the dead are truly objective. peter. -Peter C. Newman wrote this to me, in December 2006. While this seemed true then, and I still agree in part, we have to ask the following questions: What is truth? What is alive/dead? While we have definitions of for both truth and dead -how do we know these definitions are true if we do not challenge them (logically) ourselves? In my exploration, truth carries subjectivity when there is human observer. What is most important here, in my opinion, is to establish as full an interdependent truth as possible -something that is common to all of our experiencing. Based on this, we have some fully interdependent agreement in a concept, prediction, or event. The truth is, I do not completely understand truth beyond letting the moment pass without applying any judgement, prediction, or comparison. But transparency and the criteria expressed in this pledge will help me do my best.

Gus Lyn-Piluso

Signing the Pro Truth Pledge was a no brainer. Democracy, justice, education, human flourishing, and the biosphere depend on the understanding of what is true. As a college professor and as board chair of the Centre for Inquiry Canada I understand that we must be committed to telling the truth and being willing to stand up and publicly admit if and when we are wrong.

Annie Scranton

Tina Maharath

I’m here to be the spoken voice for the unspoken

Tamborine Borrelli

Ahmed Ghanam

Bernard Lamborelle

I want my readers and followers to trust that my books and the information I am sharing with them is based on verifiable evidence, and that they can hold me accountable to it.

Sean McCoy

Mike Clark

Like you, I am put off by elected officials that purposely spread misinformation for the goal of raising money and getting elected. As a scientist, I have always sought the facts first before drawing conclusions. Those conclusions are based on sound reasoning skills. We need more people like me elected to public office that are honest and truthful. That is how we lead by example for future generations to follow!

Steven Kaverman

The truth is vital to a accuracy, to a fair and complete understanding of important issues that face our communities, to progressive political & social action, and to trusted, valued relationships; both in our personal and professional lives.

Meghan Rozell

I have always believed in the truth, facts, and the importance of transparency. I believe so much that is broken in our world and in our government comes from dishonesty and selfishness. Corruption can be countered with truth.

Flagstaff Freethinkers

Anything good and valuable must be rooted in truth.

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Jerrod Mogan

Intrepid Newsletter

Since Intrepid Newsletter was created to bring thoughtful, unbiased, international news and lifestyle content to adventurous women, signing the pledge helps define our values and keep us accountable.

Tri-city

Our group sees the truth as a fundamental value.

Gregory Pokrywka MD

Alon Ganon

Spreading the truth is important for the entire world to become a better place.

Anne Langley

The Six Percent

The truth is the difference between light and dark, good and evil. The truth defines us. Without it. We are lost.

Mauri Long

To ensure our democracy, we must end the misinformation in the press and social media.

Soeren O. Ekelund

Without carefully checked information, the decisions we take are incorrect or at best lucky guesses, and progress is slow due to deceptions and lack of trust - I don\\\'t want to condemn anyone to live in a slow future built on lucky guesses when we can obviously do so much better!

Billy Kovacs

I believe we need to bring statesmanship back into politics. We should base our decisions on facts, not hollow arguments based on idealistic beliefs. Our government should work for all Americans, and we should never compromise the truth for votes. This is how we restore the health of our democracy and move towards a brighter future for our country.

Sheldon Kirkham

I am opposed to the enactment of any law or policy which engenders the discrimination of people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Our society must jealously defend the recent advancements in protection for people of non-traditional lifestyles and identity.

Kathie Allen

It is impossible to make good policy decisions based upon inaccurate or misleading data. We who aspire to be public servants must uphold the truth both with respect to the ethics that guide our moral selves and with respect to science and evidence-based facts. Like many other people of science running for office in 2018, I stepped up to run because I care about the facts.

The Columbian Post

It is the duty of journalists to question the motives of politicians, not to incorporate them as their own.

Neil Patel

B.J. White

John O'Grady

Valerie Cumming

Jack Marchbanks

Ryan Parker

In a world filled with opposing agendas, the truth is the final bastion of freedom we have left. Truth is non-negotiable, it's non-partisan, and is non-negotiable.

Darin Mann

Bob Aagard

Beto O’Rourke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfEvJOnaadk&t=3s

Miguel Angel Rosario Lozada

Debemos enfocar nuestra recuperación en impartir procesos con la verdad como norte. Para que todos los países del mundo sean eficientes debemos establecer la verdad como la esencia de nuestro diario vivir.

Ravinder Taylor

Truth matters! The lack of truth today is causing way too many issues.

Eldon Taylor

Nothing is more important in our divided society today than truth.

Atheism Analyzed

Without a belief in truth, other beliefs which are not true can flourish. Without truth there is no falsity and hence no possibility of lying. Under these intellectual conditions any moral stance can be taken (and changed at will) while claiming to be moral since the moral stance is chosen to match the individual\'s personal proclivities. This is moral and intellectual chaos, and is what we find in at least half of today\'s culture.

Cheryl Brooks Sullivan

William Egginton

Attorney For Freedom

Marc J. Victor is an Arizona State bar certified specialist in criminal law who has been zealously representing clients in serious state and federal criminal law matters for well over twenty years. As a long time freedom activist, Mr. Victor is regularly invited to speak to audiences across Arizona on a variety of issues including ending the drug war, the rights of gun owners, the free market, criminal justice issues as well as a variety of other criminal law related issues.

Shahram Vahdany

Experienced Managing Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the media production industry. Strong media and communication professional skilled in News Writing, Breaking News, Documentaries, Editing, and Feature Writing.

MWC News

Our central aim is to be an important forum for intellectual battle, and firmly oppose any present or future forms of imperialism that can ultimately intervene in taking away our freedom. We sponsor diversity in our news coverage, yet remain true to issues of substance, encouraging debate so that thoughts and ideas are not just simplistically labeled as belonging to the “right” or to the “left”.

Clay Johnson

Mitchell Vice

Peter Harrison

I\'m a businessman, software engineer, and scientist, three areas of endeavor where reliable facts and evaluating those facts carefully lead to good decisions and successful outcomes. I believe good legislation and policy is advised by good science, not legislation that dictates what scientists can say or replaces them with industry lobbyists who advocate for short term profits that harm our population and future health. And, finally, I believe the Pro-Truth Pledge is a Pro-America Pledge because a nation built on deception cannot faithfully follow or defend our Constitution.

Michael Tabman

Mary Wilson

I want candidates and elected officials to be held to high standards. We should be able to give straightforward answers to constituent questions. Currently, we have a president who has a tangential relationship with the truth, at best. It has caused confusion at home and abroad, making it difficult for policy makers to determine a consistent path. It is one thing to have a difference of opinion on policies and issues that matter to all of us, it is an entirely different thing when we cannot trust our elected officials or candidates. Our country deserves better and candidates need to deliver better.

Scott Milder

Restore truth and civility to governance.

Kathy Mohr-Almeida

Honesty and integrity is needed in public office.

Shawn Lim

Marcus Lawson

Judge David Cain

Vincent Wales

Will Fisher

Albrecht Classen

Kevin Landers

It’s the right thing to do

Philippe SHOCK Matthews

Bonnie James

Mark Allen

Sean Socha

Meredith Odell

As a community journalist, the truth is important to me; people look to me to provide the information they want and need to know.

Hope Massie

Columbus Free Press

Andrew Tucker

Honesty and integrity are essential to forming faith and shaping the vocations of students, faculty, and staff here at Capital University and throughout our country.

Suzanne Marilley

Grant Ritchey

Clay Jones

Cynthia

I work as a broadcaster and educator, and believe this is one of the most important issues of today.

Rhoda Williams

Glen Duggan

Tom Casey

As a candidate for the House and past candidate for NY state offices i have always run on the quote form Thomas Jefferson: "The whole art of government consists in the art of being honest. "

Amélie Gourdon-Kanhukamwe

Jason Westin, MD

Abby Hafer

Fugitive Watch

We want to reassure our supporters and the general public that we will only publish vetting articles and cite our sources. We will never publish \\\\\\\"Fake News\\\\\\\".

Brad Blanton

I am the author of the best selling book Radical Honesty and 6 other books about being honest with each other is our only hope.

Frank Popper

Hengfa Shi

The truth matters, it will set you free.

Jelena Levi

Jeff Dee

TJ Harris

Lawanda Harris

Peter Shane

Dr. Hendrik Bullens

we have been suffering from too much stupidity already - time to fight back

Kenneth Lambert

Daniel Barth-Jones

As a scientist dedicated to generating scientific evidence in support of scientific and evidence-based medical and public health systems in the U.S., I understand that we can not afford to undermine the importance of emphasizing our essential reliance on these critical concepts.

Dennis Robertson

I believe in telling and hearing the truth.

Mitchell Grayson

Cameron Goble

I signed the pledge because I want to support efforts to connect people and understand reality in meaningful ways.

Pontus Böckman

Manoj Balakrishnan

Channa Prakash

Tim Wise

Positively Skeptical

Matt Anderson

Jim Norris

Jake Bell

I spent a lot of money to get a degree in journalism, then spent years watching how facts are twisted and outright ignored in the interest of fairness to both sides of a story. Objectivity and neutrality are not the same thing. We must hold our elected officials to a higher standard and demand truth.

Doug Gilmore

Tim Snow

Fake News Hurts Us.

Hispanic American Freethinkers

David Tamayo

Randall Badger

Ben Heckman

Robert LAMAR

Having studied the conjuring arts for nearly fifty years, I have an understanding of how AND why people can become fooled, deceived, and be taken in by scams and fraudulent things (be it news, products, etc.). No matter how intelligent a person is, no matter their ability to critically think, anyone, under the right circumstances, can be deceived, and fall for a scam, fake news, or fraudulent behaviour. I work daily to arm myself, and to lessen the chance of me falling into such a predicament. I think it is incumbent for all of us to strive to expose and share the truth—factual and evidentiary truth—at all times. Therefore, this pledge—the Pro-Truth Pledge—is a wonderful way to share just that...the truth...the whole truth...and NOTHING BUT the truth.

Teesside Skeptics in the Pub

Society is under threat of damage with the spreading of lies and false news on social media. There has to be an effort to set standards for truth. This is a good start at recognising what has to be done.

OLGA

Cannot live without the Truth!

Kathy Mohr-Almeida, Ph.D.

Vote for Europe

We are facing some of the most stupid and damaging actions by governments elected and maintained on the basis of lies. Vote for Europe works to support honest politicians who are willing to fight for the truth and help to stop the madness of Brexit.

Steven Rettke

Learning objective truths involving any subject area is the driving force determining most of my values and motivations in life.

Daniel Rutley

I am a psychotherapist and truth is paramount. Many clients have a difficulty distinguishing between facts and opinions and get caught up in fake news and often distrust reputable news sources.

This is Reno

As the independent publisher of ThisisReno.com, we strive to be accurate, fair and honest. We also try to refrain from being salacious in our tone and to present facts as clearly and readily as they are made available. We strive to immediately correct errors of fact, and if there are disagreements about context, we frequently explore new story angles.

SMART Politics

SMART Politics is taking the Pro-Truth Pledge because democracy depends on the pursuit of truth.

Steven Pomeroy

To move forward, we must first agree on where we are and where we've been. Today, that simple proposition is growing harder and harder. The world is an increasingly confusing place, but we have it in our power to make sense of it all if we pledge to think critically and listen. The Pro-Truth pledge could finally return us to a common set of facts, acknowledged by all.

Anna Cesnjevar

Tony Sadar

To serve the people of all nations.

Olga Bourlin

As editor of The Human Prospect, the journal for the Institute for Science and Human Values, our intent corresponds very much with the Pro-Truth practice of examining new scientific evidence, theories, and conclusions, as well as their impact upon and relationship to society, values, and ethics.

William M. London

I signed the pledge because I believe that we need to assess trustworthiness of information, people, and organization based on careful assessment of truthfulness of claims made rather than on the basis of tribalism, ideology, or wishful thinking.

Stephan Neuhauss

I pledged because in our age of media confusion democracy is in real danger if we do not find ways to ensure a new level of honesty. Honesty and responsibility, also in self correcting mistakes, is an essential ingredient of an open civil society.

Brian Gallof

Jonathan Byrd

SEVA Skeptics

The truth shall set us free.

de Zilverster Coaching

Valerie Adell

Andrew Keen

Irasema Hernandez

Ramona Thompson

Mark Osiel

Ryan Cahall

Bich Ha Pham

Courtney Marden

Psarah Johnson

Michele Wucker

I signed the pledge because the truth matters, even when we disagree with it.

Ainsley Harriott

Media Bias Fact Check

Media Bias Fact Check strives to be evidence based and to present facts without bias.

Society for Humanistic Mormonism

Nicholas Wolfinger

I signed the pledge because I\'m a college professor, and truthfulness is the bedrock on which all scholarly inquiry rests.

Hannah Botkin-Doty

Jeff Zacks

Edward Wimberly

Jay Kanzler

Roifield Brown

Peter Uvin

Joseph Kumi

Richard Volkman

Craig Walker

Richard Wallace

Robert Singh

Erica Li

Siri Terjesen

Intellectual and scientific integrity is critical to advancing society.

Curtis Barnes

Laurence Steinberg

If scientists don’t pledge to report the truth, who will?

Sean Stevens

Aidan Coughlan

Michael Shermer

Dr. Michael Shermer is the Publisher of Skeptic magazine, a monthly columnist for Scientific American, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University. He is the author of The Moral Arc, The Believing Brain, Why People Believe Weird Things, Why Darwin Matters, The Mind of the Market, How We Believe, and The Science of Good and Evil. His next book is Heavens on Earth: The Scientific Search for Immortality, the Afterlife, and Utopia. His two TED talks, viewed nearly 8 million times, were voted in the top 100 of the more than 2000 TED talks.

Kyle Smith

Timothy Sisemore

As a scientist, I believe in representing reality as best as we can apprehend it and believe a society that bases its culture on reality will be more likely to thrive than one that edits and distorts it to conform to an ideology.

Marlana Portolano

Todd Shackelford

Natalie Obrecht Lindemann

Joshua Schwartz

Carter Pochynok

Shireen Ghorbani

Michael Stinziano

Eric Schniter

Justin Kanew

Without truth, we have nothing. Making truth-based decisions is the only way we keep this country heading in the right direction, and with misinformation more prevalent than ever, a commitment to the truth is more important than ever.

Andrew Cohen

Pamela Whissel

Guy Rowlands

Jack Powers

Christopher Robertson

Susan Robbins

Nik Rokop

I signed the pledge to join and support a diverse group of people who also make decisions and act on facts and truth as much as humanly possible.

Robert Ronau

Nicole Kraft

Jim Persinger

Lindsay Paterson

Marina Jirotka

Marina Tulemetova

Nathaniel Mitchell

To make accurate assessments of states of the world, analysts and sociologists, scientists and laypersons require true and accurate information. Without true and accurate information, the decisions are made without informed knowledge (informed consent). Parties are agreeing to statements/ideas/stances without questioning their own positions and without appealing to rigour. This must not continue

Steve Stewart-Williams

Jeffrey Morris

Becca Morley

Kevin Krahenbuhl

Josh Goldberger

Cathy Hankla

Michael Munger

Gregory Lippiatt

Eric Kaufmann

Hugh Possingham

Cynthia Burack

Amit Bhattacharjee

Kristen Truempy

It\'s a worthy and timely initiative. I was approached by Dr Gleb Tsipursky and he stated that the podcast already adheres to the guidelines.

Andrew McAfee

Casey Dorman

Jason Jewell

Mark LeBar

Wouter Hanegraaff

John Howe

Brian Kennelly

Donn Kaiser

Malcolm Fairbrother

Douglas Simson

Laurie Hogin

John Johnson

I am a scientist, engaged in a lifelong search for accurate and reliable knowledge about human beings and our place in the universe. As a member of the scientific community, I strive to discover what is true and I depend upon others to share their truthful accounts of their own research. But my mission is undermined by those who deny the current scientific consensus on any issue and spread disinformation about it simply because that consensus interferes with their personal and political interests or contradicts what their wishful thinking. I took the Pro-Truth Pledge to emphasize my own commitment to be truthful and to encourage others to be truthful as well.

Kip Morse

Lauren Griffin

I signed the pledge because the politicization of facts, expertise, and information has a corrosive effect on our society and damages our democracy. Change has to start with us.

Daniel Rodger

adele diamond

Stevan Harnad

Will Wilkinson

Daniel Brenton

Kathie Alen

I signed the pledge because restoring truth and integrity to government is the most important issue for me. I am also a family physician trained in science who wants data-driven soutions to policy decisions. I am dismayed by the undermining of science and ethics exhibited by the Trump Administration.

Rick Shenkman

Rick Shenkman is the editor of the History News Network. His newest book is "Political Animals: How Our Stone Age Brain Gets in the Way of Smart Politics."

Glenn Daehn

James McVeigh

Matt Greene

Miriam Elman

N. J. Enfield

I am Head of the University of Sydney Post-Truth Initiative. This Sydney Research Excellence Initiative examines fake news, alternative facts, lies, bullshit, and propaganda, with the aim to understand them, and to advise on how the truth might survive in this climate.

Vanessa Otero

Adrian Bangerter

Fermenting Opinions

Fermenting Opinions is a podcast hosted by David Popiden and James McVeigh. David works in special education and leans left politically. James is an attorney who leans right and identifies as a Libertarian. It is the mission of Fermenting Opinions to promote civil discourse in political debate in an attempt to bridge the political divide that is currently plaguing the United States. To promote this mission, Fermenting Opinions utilizes a traditional interview format that presents questions to guests from both sides of the political aisle. In essence, as David tells us at the start of every podcast, Fermenting Opinions is the podcast in search of a more palatable political ferment.

Thomas Cushman

Jeffrey Chalmers

Stephen Hicks

Andrew Shtulman

Emily Vraga

David Rand

Utah's CD-4 Coalition

Mark Henderson

I took the pledge simply because I believe in the mission behind it - truthful communication and action driven by rational thinking.

Laura Hopkins

I'm taking the Pro-Truth Pledge because truth is something that should never be taken for granted. I may have, at times, repeated something casually without checking its veracity or avoided acknowledging a fact because it was uncomfortable (like that one right there). By taking this pledge, I am prioritizing truth above pride and reminding myself that even if the world is not always honest, I can be if I try. I am acknowledging that finding the truth is not easy - millions of researchers dedicate their lives to that endeavor. It is worth aspiring to. Truth, fairness, and peace - all easy to advocate for, but in honesty, require work and perpetual vigilance to achieve.

Wikileaks on Weed

Scott Hazzard

After an interview with Gleb on my podcast, I was extremely ready to take this pledge. All public figures, politicians, and journalists, should be held to a higher standing when it comes to being honest with the public. It is our responsibility to be part of the solution. The state of the truth in this country is of utmost importance to our future as a nation.

Carrie-Ann Biondi

Adam Chalom

Brian Barber

Caroline Breitenberger

Patrick Brown

Geoff Walton

It is time to recognise that much of what is said in the media and by politicians is at best partial and at worst wholly inaccurate. If we teach people to automatically question every piece of information they read, in other words to become information and media literate we can help create a society which believes nothing unless it is properly evidenced, balanced and stated in a reasoned way. We can do this by giving people the tools of information and media literacy early in their educational career. In so doing we will enable people to build their own psychological immune system or \'cognitive firewall\' and begin to make them immune to the viruses of post-truth and alternative facts.

Michaela Burriss

Jessi Wynn

Jedediah Walls

It is important for us to keep facts and science at the forefront of our culture.

Dan Yeager

Edwin Lyngar

Bill Meyer

Matthew Sullivan

https://microbiology.osu.edu/people/sullivan.948

Louisa Hooven

http://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/content/louisa-ada-hooven

Bruce Bookout

Monica Brinkman

Reem Mokhtar

Bob Fitrakis

Brent Hatley

Kieran Cartharn

Michael Dudley

Russ Abbott

Eugene Bardach

Ken Krugler

Daniel Acland

Ginger Wireman

If elected, and in my daily life, I pledge to tell the truth and work to make sure transparency is pro-actively achieved. Just because something is available online, does not mean it is transparent if no one can find it through a simple search.

Christine Brown

A Topic A Month Podcast

Adin Briggs

Colleen Craig

Benedikt Werner

Rachel Kleit

Kate Moran

With as many rumors and exaggerated lies being spread throughout the internet and television networks, it is important to be able to speak the truth and call out lies. It is equally important to admit when one has been duped, so that others can be spared from spreading falsehoods.

Susan Kayne

As a Writer and Educator, I took the Pro-Truth Pledge to declare my belief in the inimitable value of Truth. I believe that Truth is the only force capable of commandeering indifference for the sake of quelling apathy. In my field of Equine Welfare, the absence of factual information has served as a death sentence for tens of thousands of horses. Without transparency, it is impossible to determine an effective and ethical course of action. Hidden agendas veiled in half-truths are catalysts to promulgate cognitive dissonance. I believe in the goodness of people. I believe that informed and educated people will make better choices for humanity, our non-human co-habitants, and the environment. And, I believe with all my heart that the Truth, more than any other virtue, has the power to embolden us to create a kinder, freer, and more just future.

Patricia Kowalski

Amy Manuel

Anjelita Cadena

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjelitacadena/

Ullrich Ecker

I study the impact of misinformation on people\'s memory, reasoning, and decision making, as well as ways to counteract misinformation. Fighting misinformation requires a concerted effort; thus we need initiatives like this one to build social norms around pro-truth behaviours, encourage people to to speak up whenever misinformation is encountered, and build trust in trustworthy source.

Iain Walker

Leland Beaumont

Reality is our common ground. By seeking true beliefs we can move forward together. See: https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Seeking_True_Beliefs

Allen Miller

Miriam R. B. Abbott

The Note Gazette

NoteGazette.com

Ken Jones

Blind Dive

Nick Fortine

Every hour of every day, high quality journalism is happening in newsrooms throughout the world, including right here in Columbus and Ohio. Stories are being produced that are informative, educational, thought-provoking, poignant and 100 percent factual. In other words, news. Not real news, just news. Let’s not get lured into a victim’s narrative that says there’s nothing we can do about fake news and let’s not use fake news as a crutch for defending our opinions rather than doing the hard work of verifying and justifying the arguments we’re making and the information we’re putting forth as factual.

Jason Houk

Glenn Caz Cazenave

Tristan Rader

I took this pledge because we need accountable leaders who will be honest, forthcoming and transparent in their service to the community. With the constant attacks on journalism and truth, in general, we need to help work hard to restore the people\'s faith in government and the media. Thank you for leading this charge and I\'m honored to sign the Pro-Truth Pledge!

Laura Wagner

I direct the Language Sciences Research Lab located inside of the COSI science museum: https://u.osu.edu/thebln/language-pod/ One of our goals is to help the public understand how science works and to promote a pro-science world.

Douglas Nix

I took the pledge because the truth is critical to the functioning of democracy. Anything less is a profound disservice to our society and the world.

Abdulrasheed Saleh Michika

Cody Brewer

Henry Bauer

Jonathan Haidt

http://righteousmind.com/

Abrian Velarde

Stephan Lewandowsky

I am a cognitive scientist with an interest in computational modeling. That is, I try to understand how the mind works by writing computer simulations of our memory and decision-making processes. Recently, I have become interested in how people update their memories if things they believe turn out to be false. This has led me to examine the persistence of misinformation in society, and how myths and misinformation can spread. I have become particularly interested in the variables that determine whether or not people accept scientific evidence, for example surrounding vaccinations or climate science. http://www.bris.ac.uk/expsych/people/stephan-lewandowsky/index.html More biographical detail including a list of all my scholarly publications can be found on my academic homepage at www.cogsciWA.com. I also blog at http://www.shapingtomorrowsworld.org/ on matters relating to climate change and global challenges. (On Twitter I am @STWorg).

Stefan Rahmstorf

I welcome this pledge because it explicitly states key ingredients of an open, honest discourse that is seeking the truth. These points almost go without saying and (I assume) are taken for granted by most of us in academia. Nevertheless we are now increasingly faced with actors in public discourse who are not acting in good faith and who try to misinform. An example from my field of expertise is those who deny human-caused global warming by twisting and cherry-picking evidence. Therefore it is important to remind everyone of the basic ethics essential for an honest and productive debate, without which an open democratic society cannot thrive.

Gordon Pennycook

I am a psychologist whose research has shown that analytic thinking helps inoculate against misinformation, fake news, and pseudo-profound bullshit. I support any effort that aims to get people thinking about truth and evidence.

Ansgar Koene

George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication

David Budescu

Annette Taylor

Steven Sloman

Charles Harper

Edward Maibach

Antonia Krefeld-Schwalb

Alan Schwartz

Deb Vanasse

Hyrum Matthews

Abrian Velarde

Alexia Bohwim

Go vegan.

Michael Jaquish

http://www.countrycopbooks.org/ https://www.amazon.com/Michael-James-Jaquish/e/B00J71LS5E

Shane Greenup

Improving the accuracy of our knowledge does not happen by accident. It requires continuous effort. http://blog.rbutr.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/logo.png

Chelsea Rustad

My name is Chelsea Rustad, and I am a member of the Socialist Party USA running for Tumwater City Council position 5. I was invited to take the Pro-Truth Pledge by a member of my local Olympia IWW, and felt it was a fantastic opportunity to emphasize the importance of critical thinking, citing sources, science-based expertise, and due diligence by all candidates and elected officials to represent facts and truthfulness to the best of their ability. I am of the opinion that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, because we have already witnessed the biased distortion of the facts in corporate media sources, lobbyist-influenced politicians under the control of big donors, lies of omission, and misleading clickbait floating around in social media. Therefore, all elected officials must demonstrate the integrity, impartiality, and forthrightness necessary to provide wise and informed leadership, and to make the right decisions for the future. The truth always matters!

College of Curiosity

Facts matter, and they're under attack by those who thinks their values are more important than objective reality. The College of Curiosity pledges to never knowingly share false information, and to correct any mistakes as quickly and as accurately as possible.

Kevin deLaplante

Brendan Phillips

Asbjørn Lauwersen

Earth Organization for Sustainability

http://eosprojects.com/

Yes We Can Columbus

The leadership of Yes We Can Columbus support the mission of the Pro-Truth Pledge wholeheartedly! Fair, unbiased information can be difficult to find. This is particularly true in political campaigning at the local level where there are often only one or two news sources covering local politics, if any. Yes We Can Columbus is committed to making civic engagement more accessible in Columbus by raising awareness around issues that matter to working people. We want to our city officials tackling complex problems like income inequality and corporate welfare, police violence, climate change, and inequities in public education. To have this, we need an educated and engaged constituency. We are grateful to the Pro-Truth Pledge for promoting democratic values by holding politicians and candidates accountable to the truth.

Colleen Dempsey

Amy Harkins

I took the pledge because I want the people of Columbus to have access to fair, accurate information when making their voting choices in local elections.

Erin Upchurch

I am taking the pledge because I believe everyone in Columbus deserves access to accurate information to inform their vote in local elections.

Abby Vaile

I took the pledge because I believe the people of Columbus deserve access to accurate information to inform their voting in local elections.

Jasmine Ayres

I think politicians should be accountable for the claims they make. City Council members should be giving weekly press conferences, and the city’s website should be more transparent. http://www.yeswecancolumbus.org/member/jasmine-ayres/ https://ayresforcolumbus.com/

Will Petrik

I think we need to be honest about our challenges in order to build a better future. That\'s a commitment every public servant should be ready to make. http://www.yeswecancolumbus.org/member/will-petrik/ https://www.willpetrik.org/

John Peters

Tell the truth: sounds like a good idea. https://www.johnpetersforthe12th.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnPetersforThe12th/?ref=bookmarks

James Franklin

Jeff Wagg

Facts matter, and they're under attack by those who thinks their values are more important than objective reality. I, and the College of Curiosity pledge to never knowingly share false information, and to correct any mistakes as quickly and as accurately as possible.

Our Revolution: Salt Lake and Surrounding Counties

We are taking the pledge because we, as a group, believe truth, in the media, politics, and our work as a group, is of utmost importance. By signing the pledge, we hope to help encourage our elected officials to join us in signing and holding each other accountable.

Melissa Lipomi

Michael Smith

Adam Davis

It is critical that in an era where the President is constantly lying about miniscule, easily disprovable things to disorient and distract us that we recenter our public discourse on facts and reality. Disagreements are not new, and will always be present, but these disagreements must be grounded in truth and facts. Only then will once again achieve the civil, high-minded discourse that seems to evade us at present.

Michael Blum

Melissa Manrow

I believe in data-based decision making and factual discussion. https://www.melissamanrow.com/

Unite Pasco

Kelly Cruse

Joe Begeny

Okanogan County Democratic Central Committee

Resist for GOOD

C Keiki Stacy Weigle

https://twitter.com/MamaKeiki

Method Social Kinetics LLC

Sophia Hawes-Tingey

Running for the Mayor of Midvale, Utah, potentially the first transgender mayor of a sizable city http://www.sophiahawes.com/blog http://www.sophiahawes.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SophiaForMidvaleMayor/?ref=br_rs

Marla Mott-Smith

http://marla4congress.com/

Tali Bruce

Candidate for Cottonwood Heights, Utah City Council District 3 https://www.facebook.com/TaliBrucePublicServant http://www.talibruce.com/

Emily Hase

Adam Thompson

Darlene McDonald

When our elected officials lie, it could really mean the difference between life and death. Our elected officials lied about the ACA for over 7 years. This lie has shaped public opinion and policy. We must hold our elected officials accountable when they do not tell the truth and support them when they do, even if it's not politically expedient to do so. https://darlenemcdonald.com/ https://facebook.com/Darlene4Congress

Council of Ex Muslims of Britain

Rob Moore

https://www.facebook.com/AtheistUndergroundPodcast/ https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/atheist-underground/id1209845072?mt=2

Sadia Hameed

Mike Hazel

Jonathan Brostoff

Thomas Jicha

Thomas Lucente

Amy Jones

I took the pledge as I am sick of seeing lies and deceit in the news, particularly on social media - it is all so depressing. On my podcast Amy Talks Politics, I address this regularly, as people believe a lot of fake news and updates that are not true.

Faith & Freedom Coalition Delaware

Alexandra Hegel

I took the pro-truth pledge because I think misrepresentation of news and information by the media is a problem of ever-increasing magnitude. I want to support efforts to promote honesty in journalism and politics. I hope that more politicians will be encouraged to sign this pledge as more of their constituents sign on, and hopefully this will help hold them to a higher standard.

John Gibbs

http://clergyproject.org/163/

Trent Nesmith

Mansell Baker

Christopher Peters

We face some tough problems in America, and knowing how to address them adequately requires first understanding them fully. To do so, we need honest and substantive discussion on all important issues, and not merely superficial and frequently argumentative partisan talking points. Unfortunately, those have become the norm, and we need to actively resist by behaving civilly, being willing to engage in discussions with those with whom we may disagree, and to hold our elected representatives responsible to do the same.

Linda Wattley

Elaissia Sears

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100015614197008 https://searsforjustice.com/

Shawnee Rios

Johnny Martin

https://www.facebook.com/martinforaz/ http://martinforaz.com/

Enrique Lescure

Andre Salais

I became a political strategist because I value our representative democracy and the ideals democracy implies. For a democratic state to work, participants must promote open dialogue, consensus building, accountability, and a preference for truth. Rejection of truth, suppression, of science, and partisanship in spite of the facts are not conducive with justice, equitable representation for all, fact-based policy, or the best interests of the people. We have a moral responsibility to demand honesty from our elected officials, their consultants, and public figures who play a major role in writing our social and political narratives. If we truly value democracy, being Pro-Truth is our only option.

Lacee Steigerwald

It is a simple pledge, to help correct a serious problem. I am happy to refer to this pledge in all my public discourse and what I claim to be is my understanding of the truth.

Ted Apelt

Joseph E. Donlan, PhD

Church of the Basement Dragon

This is signed on behalf of the entire body of volunteers and administrators of the Basement Dragon. We are committed to the truth, the facts, and the evidence, no matter what any of them are or where they may lead. The world we live in is best navigated by knowing and abiding by what is evidently true, and not by that which is either not evidently true, or by what is evidently false. We will not forget, nor allow others to forget, that the truth is always there to be found, no matter what people believe, nor will we shirk our duty to inform people of the facts, however unpleasant they may be. Better the hard truth than comforting lie.

Cory Johnston

https://www.brainstormblog.net https://www.facebook.com/CJBrainstorm

DESTIN KETURAKIS

Thomas Sheedy

Conor Robinson

Harry Shaughnessy

Mandisa Thomas

Susan Chapelle

As a researcher, pro-truth has been not just important to me in politics, but an essential and critical way to engage with the world. Policy should be evidence informed, and not based on hyperbole or belief systems.

Frazer Kirkman

Matthew DeMello

Joe Elder

Getting Better Foundation

Our mission at the Getting Better Foundation is to promote trust through education about positive trends in human behavior. Truth is our highest value. The power of our message is propelled by the integrity of our organization. Honesty and attention to detail are the foundations for building our credibility. At Phelps, a marketing communications company, Truth is our highest value. We work only for companies whose products and services make the world a better place. That will happen only if Truth is an important part of their mission. Joe Phelps, Founder of Phelps and the Getting Better Foundation

Clark Donley

Barış Bayram

Matt Thornton

Steven Pinker

I have a book coming out in February which will make the case for truth and reason – it’s called Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress

Rev. Bill Weir

KATO MUKASA

National Compass

National Compass, an online news magazine, shares with Intentional Insights, the values of promoting facts above ideology when covering stories involving elected officials, government agencies and private individuals. A core of our mission is providing readers accurate information vetted by consulting responsible reporters and journalists in the field and fact checking the information and data from multiple credible sources. We were disturbed by the proliferation of clickbait, rumors and hoaxes perpetrated during the national elections and committed to be part of the solution and not a facet of the ongoing problem. We wholeheartedly embrace and endorse the mission of the Pro-Truth Pledge and are honored to be part of the revolution both individually and corporately. http://www.nationalcompass.net/2017/06/21/mexican-officials-drug-cartel-partners-target-journalists-death/ http://www.nationalcompass.net/2017/07/12/north-koreas-icbm-launch-reaction-risks-russias-alternate-facts/

March for Democracy

Ralph Wilkins

Awesome Astronomy took the pledge as soon as we heard about it. In doing so we have the opportunity to stand up for truth at such a critical time when the creation and dissemination of falsehoods is so prevalent. By taking the pledge, and abiding by its principals we can not only help combat falsehoods and inaccuracies in print and online, but also encourage our fans to commit to the core principals of sharing, honouring and encouraging truth too.

April Kemp

There is a lack of ethics, morals, and values in our culture. My bachelor's degree is in science. I do not tolerate the depreciation of facts. The people who lie need to be held accountable. I work in a public school system teaching impressionable young children it is unacceptable to lie, yet people in power dismiss my words and undermine me daily. How do I explain what's going on in our federal government to my students? The corruption is out of control.The Constitution was written to give the citizens of this country authority. Elected officials should be servants of citizens representing their best interests, not the best interests of corporations or the government officials themselves. Now is our time for the grassroots movement to choose our people and our planet with respect, dignity, and TRUTH.

Deborah McTaggart

Betty Field

Douglas Coleman

WFAQ-LP FM

WFAQ-LP fm www.wfaq.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WFAQ-LP

Bob Solomon

As a physician with a long-time, deeply serious, professional interest in biomedical and professional ethics, and more broadly in ethical conduct in all aspects of life, I applaud this effort as a citizen and as a candidate for public office.

Ed Brayton

Randy Tyson

Michael Callaway

Randy Grein

Richard Sagall

http://gloucester-ma.gov/index.aspx?NID=543 http://medicinecoach.com/interview-with-dr-rich-sagall-of-needymeds-org/ http://www.needymeds.org/images/rich.jpg http://medicinecoach.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/richsagall.jpg

Jon Carpenter

Hashtag Truth Is Good!

John Loftus

Sarah Austin

CW Brown

Philosophical Atheism

Atheist Alliance of America

Kenneth Crouch

James Woods

John Jackson

Wayne Pearson

Pierre-Arnaud Perrouty

Morgan Stringer

United Coalition of Reason

Bart Campolo

David Popiden

Marissa Alexa McCool

Jonathan Pearce

I am a philosopher, author and blogger who has an interest in truth. In fact, my life's ambition is to move inexorably closer to something like an objective truth (if one exists). It is also in my best interests, as one advocating for rational, empiriclly-based opinion-, argument- and policy-making. My blog, "A Tippling Philosopher" and all of my books and talks are, in some sense (I truly hope), manifestations of trying to achieve the goal of being as truthful and honest with not only everyone I am appealing to but, just as equally, to myself.

Mary Johnson

Few things are as important as speaking the truth. We can make progress as a society only to the extent that we can trust each other, and that we use checks and balances to keep us honest. I hope everyone will make truth a priority in their lives.

Ed Buckner

As an author ("In Freedom We Trust"; Prometheus Books) and former leader of two different national groups (Council for Secular Humanism and American Atheists), frequent speaker, writer of essays and letters, and debater, I have grappled often with the problems addressed by the Pro-Truth Pledge. Everyone, regardless of stances on religion, politics, social values, science, and the environment, can be effective only if care is taken about sources, being critical of claims even when those claims support one's preferences, and tentative about his own claims. Peer review, in science and academe, is not just a traditional good habit--it is crucial to the integrity of the institutions and reputations of the people involved, and necessary for progress toward better understanding. See, for more about me (these are merely examples from many online sources): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Buckner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4NFDUw6RE4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aw0_wYS7PE0

Phil Zuckerman

John Perkins

Peter Singer

Benjamin Radford

Dan Barker

Jeremy Kasey

As a host of Secular Nation Podcast, I feel it is of the utmost importance to report legitmate facts grounded in reality. Institutions and individuals can not improve if they are led by false information. This includes my podcast. Having a public and transparent process for my listeners to hold me to account insures I dont fall into a Post Truth bubble. This is why I am taking the pledge. You can keep me honest by contacting me through email at jeremy.kasey@atheistallianceofamerica.org or tweeting at me @secularjak.

Herb Silverman

Christine Shellska

Douglas Berger

I took the pledge to acknowledge the steps all of us should take if we have a blog, write for the media, or share items with our friends. Facts, and truths coming from those facts, have no political bias. One way to address the deep political divisions in this country is to make sure we have the facts and that we share the truth in public. I write for a personal blog, a church and state blog, and I volunteer as co-chair for the Secular Coalition for Ohio. I personally make sure to fact check any information I put out in public and retract any information that turns out not be true.

Pamela Martin

Dale McGowan

Ethan Bearman

Dr. Marty Shoemaker

Madilyn Love

As a podcaster and radio host for programs that support rational thought and humanism, I want to believe as many true things as possible, and as few false things as possible. The Pro-Truth pledge is my pledge to do just that in all my interactions.

Stephanie Savage

Skeptic Bret

As a host of a skeptical podcast, and leader of Pikes Peak Atheists, I am proud to add my name to the growing list of those who respect the truth over political affiliation, religious conviction, social position, or economic stature. My dedication to what is true, regardless of previously held beliefs, will hopefully be an inspiration to those mired in political double speak, religious motivation, and any other form of self-serving methodology. Let the record show that I am dedicated to what is true, no matter the consequences, because an educated society clears a path for the intellectually honest to lead us to ever greener pastures. -Skeptic Bret-

Kaveh Mousavi

I signed the Pro-Truth pledge because I want to encourage skeptical and critical thinking, especially when it comes to politics and political behavior. I understand why this issue is very important for Americans — Donald Trump basically memed his way into the White House by being the king of fake news. However, this issue has impacted Iranian politics a lot as well. We used to be a nation under foreign influence. We were never officially colonized, but there has been times that our regimes were the puppets of foreign countries, mostly the UK, and at times when our country was divided as a sphere of influence between the British and Russians. Because of this history conspiracy theories are very prevalent among Iranians: in 1979, the revolutionaries were convinced that they were toppling a regime that was the puppet of the USA, and the Shah was equally convinced that the USA was behind the revolutionaries. Whenever a public figure dies, people begin attributing their death to assassination. The regime likes to blame everything on foreign meddling — usually on the “Zionists”, while the opposition blame everything on a conspiracy of the regime. The latest example was the recent terror attacks in Tehran, when many people called them false flag attacks. There’s a strong link between a conspiratorial mind and a totalitarian mind. And critical thinking is the tool of a free person, transparency and seeking the truth is paramount for a democratic society: for the freedom of press, for the ideal of informed choice. To me, having a pro-truth attitude and promoting skepticism in the place of credulity is an integral part of my activism as a pro-democracy reformist. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/marginoferr/

Brian Mosley

Skip Kelly

Money, lies, manipulation, and corruption are the norm in our political system. I might not agree with everyone's opinion on the issues, but I'm always happy to have a debate based on FACTS. I'm tired of the disinformation. I'm tired of trying to discuss the direction of the country with people who have deeply held beliefs based on lies. It's time for voters to demand the truth. We need HONEST debate about the future of our nation.

Pierre Whalon

Jonathan Willis

The Wayward Willis Podcast strives to present information in an entertaining way, but promises to research, analyze, and relay the information truthfully and coherently. We will not spread stories known to be false or that originate from sources known to generate misinformation and/or confusion. We will, wherever necessary, offer corrections and/or clarification for our podcast episodes. We will not purposely misinform or incite our listeners, nor will we unduly malign or release the personal information of a person without their consent. The truth is the most important resource we have.

Thomas Smith

Michael Britt

Amy Ray

As a host on a podcast, I strive to bring the most honest content to our listeners and work to hold other public figures accountable for their words.

Robert Ray

As a podcaster, I feel it is my responsibility to provide the most accurate information to my listeners. That is why I use reliable sources and fact check the articles before posting them or using them in the show. Since our show has a slight political bent, we want to make sure public officials are being called out whenever they making incorrect or dishonest claims. That is why Secular Yakking supports and promotes the Pro-Truth Pledge. http://secularyakking.com/ https://www.facebook.com/secularyakking/ https://twitter.com/

Derek Colanduno

Brian Sipsy

Dr. Charles Parker

Agnes Vishnevkin

Norman Schultz

I took the pledge because it simply makes sense and reflects the values I've already had for the past 20+ years. Words should mean something, and as Kant would point out, how you use them either contributes to or undermines the moral foundations of society.

Jordan Cooper

Jordan P. Cooper, Host of PublicInterestPodcast.com, has long valued public service. Jordan has been involved with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act across the public and private sectors in hospitals, health insurance organizations, advocacy groups, the state legislature, and physician groups. Jordan ran as a Democratic Candidate for Delegate in the 2014 election cycle and is running again in 2018: www. Cooper4MD.com. He served as the President of the Luxmanor Citizens Association (2013-2014) and as the Chair of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Customer Advisory Board. He currently serves on the Western Montgomery County Citizens Advisory Board, the White Flint Downtown Advisory Committee, and the Rockville Selective Service Board. He is an Area Coordinator in District 16 for the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee and is a member of the District 16 Democratic Board. Jordan has degrees from JHSPH and Vassar College.

Lynda Paquette (Lamp)

I am an author and speaker; my pen name is Lynda Lamp. I\'m writing a handbook for humanity for living consciously in the 21st Century, titled: Walking Through Your Walls, Loving Yourself and Everyone Else! In Volume I, currently available in hardback and ebook, I focus on how we find the truth. Taking the Pro-Truth Pledge seems like second nature to me. The protection of our freedom of speech in the Constitution was not put there to protect lies and misrepresentations. There is a difference between the form of freedom of speech that is protected, versus the people who want to use the protection to allow themselves to spread lies and misinformation. We must insist on truth, we must pursue truth, we must protect truth.

Val Rendel

I might be a candidate for IL State Rep in 2018. https://medium.com/@valrendel_88615

Cliff Hansen

My name is Cliff Hansen and I am the host of the Just Us Podcast which is allied with Justice Democrats and Brand New Congress. We are working to elect politicians who are accountable to the people instead of corporations by running primary candidates against every single corporate incumbent. While I feel we need to hold them financially accountable, I love the idea of the Pro-Truth Pledge because it holds them accountable to their words as well. In addition to politicians, I have had employers lie and order me to lie. Even job titles and resumes have lost any meaning as deceit is encouraged if not required. This trend toward Newspeak must end, and as with all things, that happens by individuals taking a step in the right direction. So I will take the pledge and encourage the politicians I endorse to be similarly accountable. I may also, someday, get the guts to request HR and my bosses to take the pledge as well, but don't count on it! https://justicedemocratspodcast.wordpress.com/ https://irrsa.wordpress.com/

Don Rodgers

I am taking the Truth Pledge because I will tell the truth and I want the truth. I want to hear the concerns of residents in my town and take action to fix them. Thank you.

Howard Ross

I am an consultant and author who works on issues of diversity, inclusion and leadership with a specialty in addressing unconscious bias. I believe the truth is critical to our developing a greater sense of consciousness about our attitudes and behaviors. Keep up the good work!

August Brunsman IV

Executive Director Secular Student Alliance www.secularstudents.org

Benjamin Watkins

I am the cohost of the Real Atheology Podcast. We take the pursuit of truth for its own sake as paramount. We wholly support the efforts of those involved with Pro-Truth Pledge, and are excited to help contribute. I have been using the facebook hashtag #MakeFactsMatterAgain to emphasis fact-based policy, and clear and impartial reasoning regarding those facts.

Chris Watson

https://thepodunkpolymath.com/

tim clifford

I am a podcaster. My show is Atheism 101. We advocate truth and accuracy in all that we do. Join us http://atheism101podcast.com/

Matt Van Dyke

http://atheism101podcast.com/

Andy Cowen

I am the creator of the Podcast, ORLYRADIO (Oh Really Radio). The show\'s tag line, \"where we dismantle the current events for your edutainment through mostly rational conversations that make you go ‘Oh Really’!\" is the best description of what I try to accomplish with my panelists. I recognize that we have biases and that humans are not the most rational beings. It takes effort to be accurate and we take the time to dig past the headlines and soundbites. It\'s not very glamorous, or even entertaining, but it\'s informative. Facts exist outside of our biases, and facts matter. The world we live in needs to be able to trust those in power to be rational actors deriving their decisions from facts not tweets. As a citizen of the United States, a father, and podcaster, I pledge to stand for truth (the fact based rational kind) in all that I do to set an example for those that I influence. If you would like to support my show, find us in your podcast app and at https://www.orlyradio.com.

Daniel Atherton

I am taking the pledge to affirm my stance that truth is the pillar of journalism, politics and society. I take the pledge to hold myself accountable and make the encouragement of truth a part of my daily life. I hope I can inspire others to do the same, I invite everyone to join our dialogue at Orlyradio.com and to make sure we stay on task.

David O'Connor

Hi! I'm one of the cohosts on a podcast where we dismantle current events for peoples edutainment. We are all proudly taking this pledge as it is our goal to provide the most honest and accurate information as possible. We will stand proudly with all those who promote the truth and hope to also be a beacon of honesty in our modern day sea of often inaccurate or misrepresented information. If you're interested in what we do, please check us out at the link below! https://orlyradio.com/

Richard Cameron

As Editor in Chief of National Compass, I signed the pledge for the reason that during the 2016 national elections and the campaign season that preceded it, America had become inundated with misinformation, outright fiction and unsubstantiated rumors designed to appeal to the confirmation biases and base instincts of a sizable segment of the voting population. Equally concerning was the reality that a considerable amount of this was being launched at the United States from outside of the country and at the direction of a foreign power. While disinformation cannot be censored or outlawed, we can blunt its impact by providing alternatives and exposing the lies. Committing to truthfulness and fact checking is the first step in turning this problem around. http://www.nationalcompass.net

Mykael David Lazzeri

I aim to produce the Philosophers Stone so as to transmute the witness, in the alchemical tradition, into a new self from within. My works are sacred visionary artifacts for the inspiration of the future; it is the stone that stays to tell our story. My purpose is to shape stone into something inspiring, conscious, heart-opening, soul-moving, playful, beautiful, sensual, universally valuable, and truthful. I create multidimensional expressions of the collaboration between the human hand, mind, and the whispering consciousness manifest in the lines, the history, the geology, and the journey of the stone. My intention is that my work will impact many generations (and multiple witnesses) creating a sense of wonder & connection, positive self-transformation & hope, delight & inspiration; that the witness will be awakened to inspiration and serenity. May All Beings, in All Times, in All Places, in All Dimensions, have the choice of infinity and temporary.

Melissa Wilde

I believe that being willing to accept facts, even when they don't align with our values, is an important step to being able to work together to accomplish the greater good. As an elected official I have a responsibility to research and make informed decisions. I represent all of the people in my community and the ability to look at different points of views based on factual information is key to being able to represent well. #wecanhandlethetruth https://m.facebook.com/Pickerington-City-Councilwoman-Wilde-837100589738690/

Jay Baumeister

I feel it is time to bring the country back together and this can not be done the way congress is acting now in an us vs them mentality. Most congressmen have only one goal and that is to get reelected. Congressmen will say whatever they need to in order to accomplish that goal truth or not. I pledge to work toward the truth and to be willing to speak the truth even if it is not in my best interest politically. I am a Republican running for Congress in Ohio District 12

JD Corbette

I am a nonprominent Podcast analyst of the Pseudoscientific Method. Our podcast is literally set to check facts, and whoop ass and we stand by that through this pledge. If we are expecting others to be factually correct we should have the same expected for us. So...

Doug Wilson

Truth is a commodity in short supply, replaced by hyperbole and inflated rhetoric. Those who support the concept of the Pro-Truth pledge are stating that the Truth matters. It is relevant and necessary and must be supported. By stating this the public can rely upon statements put forward by those who have taken the pledge. It encourages and increases the value of facts and the honesty in discourse, public statements and posts on social media platforms. In these times when even those in high elected offices use distortion, diversion and other tactics to present what they and their spokespeople have labelled \'alternative facts\' the Pro-Truth Pledge is a bold movement to encourage open and honest communication. I believe that all who hold public office or seek public office have a responsibility to be honest in their comments and presentations. Rhetorical comments, hollow platitudes and empty promises are no way to seek or attempt to hold a public office which is a public trust. Those who resort to such tactics are not deserving of the offices they hold or seek. I wish your project continued and growing success that those who cast votes may do so knowing that the views for which they vote are sincere, honest and worthy of the trust reflected in those votes. https://www.facebook.com/Doug-Wilson-for-Congress-2018-OHIO-12th-District-TRUTH-1746011792278270/

dennis whitcomb

I was brought up to respect the truth as a high ideal and I am concerned with the apparent willingness of the majority to put beliefs before truth. I see this project as a powerful tool to rally Americans back to the lofty values we profess. http://www.gazettejournal.net/index.php/schools/schools_article/six_candidates_apply_for_school_board_vacancy

Jami Miller

https://pixieonthemoon.wordpress.com/2017/09/16/why-i-signed-the-pro-truth-pledge/ https://pixieonthemoon.wordpress.com/ http://progressivearmy.com/author/tigerpixie/

Aron Ra

As a full-time political activist advocating science education against stiff and overwhelming opposition at every level of government, I have often demanded that we have some way to hold politicians accountable for the factless falsehoods and bigotry and lack of integrity, morality, or decency that some of them commonly espouse. Now that I'm running for political office as well, I insist that others be held to the same standards and code of honor that I adhere to myself. https://www.patreon.com/aronra http://aronra.org/

Josiah Mergele

The ideas expressed in this pledge are ideas that I've held for a long while, but the Pro Truth Pledge is a physical outlet and personal decree that I can both hold myself accountable to, and use as a display of these core ideals.

Ed Albertson

I am an Eagle Scout. The first law of the Boy Scout Law is, "A Scout is Trustworthy." Being truthful builds trust between people and trust is the "glue" that binds us together as human beings. http://albertson4congress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Albertson4Congress/

Andy Cowen

I am a podcaster and activist. I share my political opinion and dissect the news every week, looking for rationality. It is hard to come by. I need the world to make sense for me and my family. I want reasonable behavior, so I took the pledge. You should too. And you can hear me talk about it and anything else that seems outrageous at www.orlyradio.com every Friday.

Robert Ray

Trav Mamone

I took the pledge because we need to fight against our post-truth society with facts, not narratives. Everyone on the political spectrum needs to examine their previously-held beliefs in order to think more critically. #MakeAmericaSkepticalAgain! http://www.spreaker.com/show/bi-any-means-podcast http://www.spreaker.com/show/the-biskeptical-podcast http://freethoughtblogs.com/bianymeans

Noah Lugeons

I support the pro-truth pledge because, as a humanist, I firmly believe that human nature is fundamentally oriented towards reason and rationality; and that the primary thing that stands between the present political climate and productive discourse is a lack of accountability to the truth. A perverse evolution of political incentives has pushed our elected officials away from reliance on facts and science; and if we can counteract or reverse those incentives, our disagreements can once more become productive. Truth should supersede partisanship, ideology, and bias; and no politician unwilling to pledge allegiance to truth is unfit to serve in elected government.

Rick Heller

Susan Lear

Tucker Drake

Andy Norman

Nathan Dickey

Matthew ONeil

http://for-god-s-sake.madewithopinion.com/interview-with-dr-gleb-tsipursky/

Daniel Epstein

As a progressive who has always valued learning to make a our society better, as a Democrat who believes in ethics and transparency in government and politics, as a lifelong student and teacher who has always been devoted to the sciences, humanities, and all forms of study, I will tell the truth, promote the truth, and live the truth. I will stand against not only my opponents, but my own co-partisans if need be, to honor the truth in the face of falsehood. I am running for the US House of Representatives in the Texas 19th Congressional District in 2018. http://www.danepsteinforwesttexas.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DanEpsteinWT/ https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/danepsteinwt

Patricia Blochowiak

http://www.east-cleveland.k12.oh.us/Board/Members/27 https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-blochowiak-b4788426/

Doug Wilson

As a candidate I value your Truth initiative and wish more candidates would pledge to be forthright and honest in dealing with the electorate and that an initiative be undertaken to eliminate dishonest & inflammatory campaign advertising. https://twitter.com/DougWilsonOH12

Robert Faw

I\\\'m a semi-demi public figure as a speaker/author at conferences, etc. http://matchboxgroup.com/who-we-are/meet-bob/ https://energizeperformance.com/author/ https://sustainableflourishing.com/about/

LaKeisha Chestnut

As an undeclared candidate for Congress, I wanted to show my solidarity with the truth because we are going to need the truth to hold people accountable for what they do in Washington, Our State Governments, and our local governments. It is time that we hold the very tenets of our society close to our hearts and began anew. That is why I signed the pledge.

Larry Carter Center

In all six campaigns for public office TELLING THE TRUTH is what set me apart from my dishonest opponents AND MY NEXT RACE SHALL FEATURE THIS PLEDGE process/website challenging BOTH OPPONENTS and dishonest alleged news reporters TO ACCEPT our challenge

Cass Midgley

Bob Pondillo

John B. Wells

The lifeblood of my program to which my name is attached and therefore all who I call and who call me, friend, those who trust me to be honest with them, and most importantly in the Earthly realm, my family rely on truthfulness in what I do. And of supreme importance, God is watching. And listening.

Susanna Marlowe

Fanen Abagu

Tina Hamilton

Kelli Stretesky

Johnathan Arriola

Charles Alexander Zorn

Carl Baker

I am chair of the Tri-City Democrats (@TriCityDems on Facebook), a Benton County Precinct Committee Officer and active in my local Freethinkers organization.

Lorenzo Neal

Gleb Tsipursky

The tenets of the Pro-Truth Pledge align with what I see as crucial behaviors for public figures such as myself to follow in order to avoid undermining trust in our society. I believe that all public figures who are truth-oriented should take the pledge, which would help us all to distinguish between the ones who can be trusted, and the ones who are not. Thus, I am happy to take the pledge, and also donate my time and money to advance the pledge.