We are a group of concerned veterans and civilians who have united to reinstitute patriotism as an ideal rather than a brand.

Our flag stands for something greater than commercial enterprise and exploitation. The promise of what America could be, as she has fought valiantly to correct the mistakes of our ancestors and continually progress forward, beats in every one of our chests.

We are patriots.

Through the 1A Collective, we aim to provide a space in a secure international location, free from censorship*, for United States’ citizens to exercise their constitutionally protected right to free speech.

We stand for democracy, equality, and freedom.

*_{We will not host hate speech or content that is derivative thereof. Nazi, white supremacist, or any other intentionally provocative content [trolling or rage-baiting], content targeting any marginalized groups for harassment or provocation, and/or speech encouraging, inciting, or inflaming violence will not be tolerated and will be removed and the user banned permanently. We will not host pornography, not as a censorship issue but as an issue of appropriate forum.}