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project2026.icu is dedicated to preserving American democracy. TOGETHER, we can stop the erosion of freedom and secure justice, opportunity, and stability for all Americans. This isn’t about left vs right - it’s about freedom vs authoritarian control. The threats we face are deliberate, organized, and advancing but with unity and action, we can defeat them.
Let's get right to it... Project 2025 (900 pages) or here's a snapshot of the authoritarian blueprint dismantling our freedoms, racing toward autocracy, and undermining representative government for all Americans. For further research into policy that has already been enacted, have a look at this crosswalk of policy categories and status. It's important to note, at least 18 of the 34 primary authors or contributors now serve in the current administration’s cabinet, and estimates suggest roughly 70% of cabinet-level officials have ties to Project 2025 or its sponsoring institutions.
Project 2025 is not just a policy plan. It’s institutionalized destruction of American democracy - a legalistic blueprint to dismantle checks and balances, purge neutral governance, and entrench one-party rule.
Don't stand by quietly while they silence your voice!
Gerrymandering, voter suppression, and disinformation make this authoritarian plan possible. Partisan map-rigging strips voters of fair representation. Voter suppression is widespread. And, while there are no “alternative facts,” many politicians and unfortunately some voters promote such nonsense. The best defense is simple; fight back with an informed vote.
Why focus on voting? Because it’s our last line of defense - and the only proven way to defeat partisan gerrymandering. In Rucho v. Common Cause (2019), the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that federal courts cannot hear challenges to partisan gerrymanders, leaving the issue to state courts and legislatures. Many states now permit or even defend partisan maps, silencing millions of voters. This “gerrymander war” threatens to erase the voice of everyday Americans. History suggests the remedy is simple and powerful - VOTE.
As a free country, but with significant democratic erosion, we still have time to awaken those on the sidelines, persuade those who can be persuaded, and preserve the life we know with our collective vote. We can't rely on fairness, the courts, or political leaders to get this right. "We the People" must do this together. Join our fight against tyranny and let's work together to overcome unfair voting practices and take back our voices.
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Partisan gerrymandering - drawing districts to favor one party is the single greatest impediment to fair elections.
Districting could serve citizens if it were based on shared realities like economic ties, watershed boundaries, or climate zones... where what benefits one community benefits all.
Instead, the process is exploited to secure seats for parties, not people, distorting representation and undermining the will of voters.
Voter suppression takes many forms: restrictive ID laws, roll purges without notice, polling place closures, and limits on registration. Each one reduces turnout and weakens democracy.
In 2024, estimates suggest at least 20 million registered voters did not cast a ballot for president. Another 26% of voting-eligible citizens—roughly 50 million people aren’t registered at all.
About 154 million votes were cast in the last presidential election. Imagine the impact of 70 million more voices being heard. Expanding participation is both our duty and our best defense of democracy.
Disinformation is rampant on social media, propaganda outlets, and even from politicians themselves. The goal is simple: to make truth harder to find. When confidence in facts and science erodes, citizens become easier to control.
The architects of this “flood the zone” strategy exploit faith, misuse public office, and weaponize every platform to deceive.
We all encounter misinformation daily. As voters, we must learn to discern facts, stay informed, and share the truth like our freedom depends on it—because it does.
All resources on this page are presented as their authors described them at the time of this publication.
Knowledge Gathering Resources
The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute.
Letters from an American (Heather Cox Richardson)
History professor interested in the contrast between image and reality in American politics. Believes in American democracy, despite its frequent failures.
Professor, writer, former Secretary of Labor, author of The System, The Common Good, Saving Capitalism, Aftershock, Supercapitalism, The Work of Nations. Co-creator of "Inequality for All" and "Saving Capitalism." Co-founder of Inequality Media.
Historian, teacher, and a storyteller.
The leading pro-democracy movement, inspiring and mobilizing the Reasonable Majority of Americans to reject extremism and confront our country’s most challenging issues, community by community.
GovTrack.us tracks the activities of the United States Congress and the White House to create a more open and accountable government.
Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions.
National Conference of State Legislatures
The National Conference of State Legislatures, created by state legislators and legislative staff in 1975, serves America’s 50 states, commonwealths, territories and the District of Columbia. Every state legislator and staffer is a member of the organization and has complete access to the latest in bipartisan policy research, training resources and technical assistance tailored specifically to their needs.
Fact Checking
USAFacts exists to make government data easier to access and understand. We don’t tell you what to think. We give you what you need to make informed decisions.
PolitiFact is a nonpartisan fact-checking website to sort out the truth in American politics. PolitiFact was created by the Tampa Bay Times, a Florida newspaper, in 2007. In 2018, PolitiFact was acquired by the Poynter Institute, a nonprofit school for journalists.
Verify the latest news with AP Fact Check. AP fact checkers combat misinformation by debunking false and misleading claims.
Nonpartisan, nonprofit “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. They monitor the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews and news releases. Their goal is to apply the best practices of both journalism and scholarship, and to increase public knowledge and understanding.
When misinformation obscures the truth and readers don’t know what to trust, Snopes’ fact-checking and original investigative reporting lights the way to evidence-based and contextualized analysis. We always link to and document our sources so readers are empowered to do independent research and make up their own minds.
Examining social media narratives and misinformation
Videos / Online Courses / Media Literacy
Gen Z and Understanding Disinformation and Misinformation
Stanford.edu Mediawise for Seniors (free online misinformation course)
Princeton NJ Public Library Misinformation Guide
Media Education Lab Teacher Resources
Maryland Center for Media Literacy and education (Great Resource)
The talking points below are intended to be conversation starters for further discussion. Identify a specific audience you are comfortable with and prepare your conversation with the icebreaker script below and applicable research through chatgpt or similar resources on this site.
Always check for accuracy and do your best to be informed, polite, and patient. Factual information is better than rhetoric and propaganda - be part of the solution.
Simple Icebreaker Script (click for printable version)
Can I discuss something with you? We both believe in democracy and freedom - right? It seems like our country is so divided now and it's only getting worse. And, while we argue - politicians take away our freedoms and money - neither of us want that. We probably want similar things but sometimes it's hard to talk about it.
Can we have a kind and honest discussion about what we both believe is happening and how we can fix it? Let's not talk about people or politicians but instead just the issues we care about - is that ok? You are a (fill in the blank). so you must care about ...
Talking Points For...
Consolidated List of all Audiences
The artists below are helping change perspectives with their music. These people are Patriots without guns. Their voice, message, and instruments are their weapons. Music and art bring people together - share and unite. Support these artists as they support freedom.
| Artist Website | Sample Song |
| Welles Music | |
| Sofia Isella | "The Doll People" |
| Iluka Music | "Wings" |
| SKYDXDDY | "Battlefield" |
| Ron Gallo | "Political Party" |
| Noga Erez | "Watch the News" |
| The Neighborhood Kids | "The Kids in Cages" |
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