Wednesday night’s podcast was a powerful reminder that one person can make a difference—and that courage is contagious.
My guest was Shane Chesher, a regular guy turned grassroots warrior, who Karen and I met in one of our first Patriot Academy constitution classes that we hosted in the spring of 2021. He was empowered by what he learned in the class, so he started hosting classes himself, and in September 2021 when Allegheny County tried to force him to take the COVID shot or lose his job after working there for 11 years, Shane chose conviction over compliance. Three weeks before Christmas, he was fired—but that was just the beginning of his fight.
✅ Shane sued the county pro se—without a lawyer
✅ He won
✅ He’s now running for local school board
✅ He stood on the ground at the Butler Rally on July 13th when President Trump was shot
His story is a living example of what Patriot Academy teaches: that informed, courageous citizens can turn the tide.
Highlights from the Episode
👉 Patriot Academy Spotlight - Upcoming Courses
The Leader’s Edge: The Power of Purposeful Communication, 3 Monday nights via Zoom starting June 9th @8pm EDT — Sign up here
NEW PATRIOT ACADEMY COURSE launches June 30th, 4 Week course - Rebuilding Liberty: Sign up here
Leadership & Coach/MilVet Congress: Learn more
👉 PA Election Integrity Updates
My recent convo with Greg Rothman
The need for a seat at the table—and why we need to engage leaders like Brandon Straka & WalkAway
Reach out to your Senator and tell them to vote “NO” on this bill that attempts to limit public records requests in Pennsylvania, otherwise known as RTKs.
Vote NO on judicial retention this November — it’s a key move in taking back control of the court and GETTING RID OF ACT 77!
Consider running a write in campaign in November to be the Judge of Elections in an Inspector of Elections in your local precinct. We already have new election integrity minded people in at least 20 counties who have pledged to run.
Here’s why that matters.
👉 Audience Q&A
Do I support mail-in ballots? I explained why I believe we must prioritize Election Day turnout and have a strategy to chase mail-in ballots when necessary to maximize turnout while protecting election integrity at the same time.
👉 Upcoming Events
South Fayette Republican Committee meeting on Wednesday night
Final Foundations of Freedom class at Patriot Valley Ranch next week on Thursday night in Erie, PA
Follow & Support Shane Chesher
If you want to support and follow Shane’s work, here’s where to find him:
X (Twitter): @ShaneChesher
Facebook: Shane Chesher Facebook
Rumble: PatrioticTruth2020
Final Takeaway
If you ever wonder whether your voice, your stand, or your actions matter—remember Shane’s story. This is what local courage looks like. And it’s exactly what our movement needs right now.
Stay bold, stay engaged—see you next week!
—Toni
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