“Law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the rights of the individual”
Writing to Isaac H. Tiffany (4 Apr 1819) – Thomas Jefferson noted the difference between “rightful liberty” and just mere “law” imposed by people with power.
“Rightful liberty is unobstructed action according to our will, within the limits drawn around us by the equal rights of others. I do not add ‘within the limits of the law’; because law is often but the tyrant’s will, and always so when it violates the right of an individual.”
This premium midweight cotton tee wears like a quiet statement. The bold white block text sits centered on a deep black field, calling attention without shouting. It’s the kind of shirt that settles into your rotation - dependable at protests, layered under a jacket for city debates, or worn solo while you read and think. The slightly roomier fit lets you move and breathe; the vintage-feel cotton develops character with every wash. Built with tear-away labeling, reinforced shoulder tape, and a resilient ribbed collar, it’s made to outlast the moments that matter and keep its shape through them.
Product features
- 100% US cotton (solid colors); medium-weight 6.0 oz/yd² for year-round wear
- Runs larger for a relaxed, comfortable fit
- Tubular knit construction (no side seams) for reduced fabric waste and clean lines
- Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape for shape retention and durability
- Tear-away label and OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified, ethically produced cotton
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not tumble dry
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
