The Freedom Index is a legislative scorecard and educational program published by The New American magazine and produced as part of the John Birch Society. It rates federal and state lawmakers on how closely their roll‑call votes align with the program’s interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing limited government, fiscal restraint, national/state sovereignty, and a non‑interventionist foreign policy; its stated purpose is to inform and mobilize voters on constitutional issues.
Promotes strict constitutionalism and limited federal government, fiscal conservatism and opposition to deficit spending and new federal programs, emphasis on national sovereignty and state authority, and a non‑interventionist foreign policy; typically opposes federal regulatory expansion and internationalist/global governance initiatives.
Primarily supported by donations and membership fees to the John Birch Society, subscriptions and sales of The New American magazine, and related publication and fundraising revenue.
The John Birch Society; The New American magazine; historically associated with JBS founder Robert W. Welch Jr. and JBS leadership and membership networks.
Educational program of The New American magazine, part of the John Birch Society (non‑profit advocacy organization)
