welcome

Citizens Defending Freedom is an organization that empowers and equips American citizens to defend their freedoms and liberties at the local level. By streamlining and simplifying activism, we support and champion American citizens who want to stand up for their independence.

Team

Melinda Preston
Melinda Preston
Executive Director
Joy Preston
Joy Preston
Administrative Assistant
Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson
Faith Division Leader
Rich Wilson
Rich Wilson
Freedom Division Lead
Donna Smith
Donna Smith
Education Division Leader
Carol Adams
Carol Adams
Board of Directors
Justin Harville
Justin Harville
Board of Directors
Don Gooch
Don Gooch
Board of Directors
Kim Hanson
Kim Hanson
Board of Directors
Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas
Media Division Leader
Greg Bartels
Greg Bartels
Research and Analysis
Vladimir de Franceschi
Vladimir de Franceschi
Research and Analysis

Press

Debi Scaggs with Citizens Defending Freedom on Instagram
by CDF at Citizens Defending Freedom
09/19/2024
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Non-Citizens Admit To Voting In Elections
by Carlos Turcios at Dallas Express
09/10/2024
Student Who Once Loved School Has Lost Hope In Denton ISD
by Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales at KERA
07/11/2024
Speakers Demand Denton ISD Take Action On Bullying After Recent Attack Aboard School Bus
by Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales at Denton Record-Chronicle
05/15/2024

Updates

Hurricane Relief- Hope in Action

2024-10-28

Prayer Warriors Wanted!

2023-07-15

Prayer Warriors Needed at ISD and City Council Meetings!

I recently had a conversation with a councilman from Corinth. He shared that he believed much of the success in keeping their city conservative was due to four intercessors who came to every City Council meeting and prayed. They didn't get up to speak, they sat there quietly and interceded. That got me thinking about the need for intercessors to pray at every City Council meeting and ISD meeting in Denton County. Daunting as this task seems, I believe this would be the answer to many of the situations in our cities and schools. Please be in prayer and on the lookout for those in your community who have a heart for God who would be willing to go to their local School Board and City Council meetings and pray. Please consider taking an evening or two a month to go to the council meetings in or close to where you live. The links below are lists of the ISDsĀ  and Cities in Denton County and Sign Up forms for you to sign up. Bring a friend and pray together!     Denton County ISD Prayer ListĀ    Denton County City Council Prayer  

Wins

Denton County Commissioners Court Passed A Border Resolution

Denton County Commissioners Court Passed A Border Resolution

03/07/2024
Denton County Wins

Denton County Wins

12/20/2023

the time is now

Citizens Defending Freedom believes in upholding all fundamental freedoms, as outlined in our founding documents: The Constitution, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and Federalist Papers.

When we join together, we become a mighty voice and strong force within our local communities. Help us initiate change!