J D OliverJ. D. Oliver is a U.S. Navy veteran and civic writer based in Fallbrook, California. After realizing how little most citizens understand about natural rights, consent, and the responsibilities of self-government, he began a personal study that grew ito the Civic Formation Trilogy. His work blends historical clarity with a practical call for renewed citizenship rooted in virtue, engagement, and self-reliance. He is the founder of Our Civics Press and an active member of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, where he serves as Learning Officer at the Priory of the Christian Shield. Read More Read Less