AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY AND CIVIC LEADERSHIP
POLICY-LEADERSHIP-SERVICE
RESEARCH & BRIEFINGS
AIPCL produces nonpartisan research and institutional analysis focused on:
- Governance and constitutional structure
- Civic responsibility and public leadership
- Institutional understanding and public trust
- Constitutional consistency and the long‑term stability of American self‑government
AIPCL provides concise, accessible briefings designed to support civic understanding. AIPCL provides all published studies and briefings free of charge to support every American in the civic work of understanding, strengthening, and upholding our Constitution. To request a copy of any study, please contact us using the form below.
AIPCL PRESERVATION & PUBLIC ACCESS POLICY
The American Institute for Policy and Civic Leadership (AIPCL) is committed to preserving its research and ensuring that every study remains permanently free of charge. Our work is created to strengthen constitutional understanding and civic responsibility, and we believe that civic knowledge must never be restricted by cost, membership, or paywalls.
1. AIPCL studies are always free.
AIPCL does not sell its publications. We do not charge for access. We do not require subscriptions or accounts. Every study is provided at no cost as part of our civic mission.
2. Public access is a civic responsibility.
A self‑governing nation depends on informed citizens. For that reason, all AIPCL studies are available in digital form for unrestricted public use, sharing, and educational application.
3. Preservation ensures future generations can benefit.
Each AIPCL study is archived in multiple independent repositories—including national libraries, digital archives, and academic collections—to guarantee long‑term availability and discoverability.
4. Our work is part of the civic record.
AIPCL studies are written to endure. They are designed to serve today’s readers and future researchers seeking clear, nonpartisan constitutional analysis.
By keeping our work free and permanently accessible, AIPCL fulfills its mission: to strengthen civic understanding and help citizens uphold the principles of constitutional self‑government.
RECENT STUDIES AND POSITION PAPERS PUBLISHED BY AIPCL
AIPCL POLICY PUBLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE IN PDF FORMAT BY EMAIL
- Statement on Constitutional Duty and the Protection of American Cities (October 2026)
- Freedom of the Press and Public Access to the White House (September 2026)
- The Independence of the American Vote and the Civic Implications of Conditional Financial Pledges in Federal Elections (September 2026)
- Civic Responsibility Has No Age Limit - An AIPCL Civic Note (May 2026)
- The Global Influence of the United States Constitution-An Educational Reference Note (May 2026)
- Two-Tern Presidential Limits-An Analysis of the Twenty-Second Amendment, Historical Precedent and Democratic Principle (May 2026)
- The SAVE ACT: Governance Implications and Constitutional Considerations (April 2026)
PUBLIC SPEAKING AND CIVIC PRESENTATIONS
The American Institute for Policy and Civic Leadership provides nonpartisan public‑speaking engagements that reflect the Institute’s core themes of civic responsibility, institutional trust, and effective governance.
These presentations are designed for government bodies, educational institutions, community organizations, and civic groups seeking clear, structured insight into how public institutions function and how communities can strengthen civic understanding.
AIPCL NEWSROOM
AIPCL Announces Publication of "Founders Speak"
A Civic-Education Volume Grounded in the Words of America's Founding Generation
SAINT PAUL, Minn., October 6, 2026 — The American Institute for Policy and Civic Leadership (AIPCL) today announced the publication of "Founders Speak," a landmark civic-education volume authored by Dwight A. Poss, Senior Fellow of AIPCL. The book is grounded on Founder quotations, presented in formal manuscript structure designed for readers seeking a serious engagement with America's founding civic principles.
About the Book
"Founders Speak" draws Founders' quotations, giving voice to the Founders in their own words. Organized thematically around civic responsibilities including: Gratitude, Duty, Fidelity, Respect, Justice, Sacrifice, and Next Generation. Through the Founders' own words, Founders Speak equips readers to confront the civic challenges of the present day with the principles and wisdom of those who established the American Republic. The volume is written at an accessible reading level designed to reach a broad audience, including students, civic organizations, educators, and engaged citizens. The work is presented in a formal 7 × 10 manuscript format and includes comprehensive commentary from the author. Source notes, and a quotation index for academic and institutional use is also included.
Civic Mission
AIPCL's mission is to advance civic education and promote the foundational principles of the American Republic through research, publication, and public engagement. "Founders Speak" is a direct expression of that mission, placing the authentic voices of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, Abigail Adams and other men and women Founders in conversation with the civic responsibilities of the present day. The work is part of AIPCL's ongoing commitment to primary-source civic scholarship and public education, founded on the conviction that an informed citizenry is the bedrock of a self-governing Republic.
Proceeds Benefit AIPCL
All proceeds from the sale of "Founders Speak" benefit the American Institute for Policy and Civic Leadership. Purchases of the book directly support AIPCL's ongoing civic-education programs, research initiatives, and public outreach, ensuring that the Institute's work on behalf of the American Republic continues to grow.
Availability
"Founders Speak" is available now through Amazon and EBay. For institutional orders, civic organizations, and bulk purchase inquiries, contact AIPCL directly
AIPCL invites readers, educators, civic leaders, and organizations committed to constitutional literacy and primary-source civic scholarship to engage with "Founders Speak" and with the Institute's broader body of work. The American Institute for Policy and Civic Leadership remains dedicated to the proposition that self-governance is sustained by knowledge, and that the Founders' own words remain the most authoritative guide to the principles of the American Republic.
The American Institute for Policy and Civic Leadership (AIPCL) is dedicated to strengthening constitutional understanding, civic literacy, and responsible public leadership. Your support helps us produce clear, accessible research, develop educational resources, and expand programs that encourage thoughtful, informed civic engagement.
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goals and improve conditions. Your generous donation will fund our mission. Because AIPCL is an independent educational organization rather than a 501(c)(3), donations are not tax‑deductible, but they directly support our mission and ongoing work.
You can donate now with the link below or mail your donation to:
AIPCL
Post Office Box 120034
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55112
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
