The Way of Courage
The Way of Courage is a populist political party in Lithuania. It was founded in 2012 and has an anti-corruption platform.
The party was established by supporters of Drąsius Kedys, who claimed that justice officials had whitewashed a ring of pedophiles after his daughter had been sexually molested. Kedys died under unclear circumstances in 2010. Among the party's founders is Neringa Venckienė, sister of Drąsius Kedys and former judge. The party's name alludes to Kedys' first name Drąsius which means "the brave". The goals include changes in the justice system, e.g. the establishment of trial by jury. In 2012 General Election the party gained approximately 8% of the popular vote.
After the party's leader Neringa Venckiene applied for asylum in the United States, many party members decided not to participate in the future elections because of the "exile" of their leader.
The party's chairman is Jonas Varkala, a former Catholic priest, who officially left the church in February 2012. He was a constant critic of the ethics of the leaders of the church, particularly in regards to sexual abuse of children.Member of Seimas (2012–2016)
- Neringa Venckiene,, Judge
- Jonas Varkala, Priest
- Aurelija Stancikienė, Architect
- Algirdas Vaclovas Patackas,, Signer of the Lithuanian Declaration of Independence
- Dr. Vytautas Antanas Matulevičius, Journalist
- Prof. Povilas Gylys, Economist
- Valdas Vasiliauskas, Journalist
- Prof. dr. Gintaras Aleknonis,, Journalist.
- Prof. Stasys Brundza,, Economist
- Audrius Nakas,, Actor
