On January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as President of the United States—again.
His incoming administration is wasting no time. They’ve made it clear that Project 2025 is not a symbolic proposal. It’s their agenda. They plan to dismantle federal agencies, roll back civil rights, centralize power, and aggressively target marginalized communities.
But they can’t do it without silence.
This post is about how to organize ourselves—individually, locally, and nationally—to say no loud enough, often enough, and strategically enough to slow or stop that agenda.
What Is Project 2025?
Project 2025 is a far-right roadmap that outlines sweeping authoritarian changes, including:
- Dismantling the independence of the Department of Justice
- Ending protections for LGBTQ+ individuals, immigrants, and reproductive healthcare access
- Purging federal agencies of career civil servants in favor of political loyalists
- Increasing presidential control over domestic policy, education, and public health
It is not a fringe fantasy. It is being actively staffed, funded, and prepared by organizations close to the new administration.
Why Saying “No” Is Strategic
Saying “no” is more than a moral stance. It’s a strategy.
- It delays implementation. Bureaucracies can grind to a halt when met with resistance.
- It creates political costs. Public outrage can make even GOP officials rethink how aggressively they back Trump’s orders.
- It builds solidarity. Clear rejection of injustice helps others step forward.
A powerful “no” is public, coordinated, and sustained.
How to Organize for Strategic Resistance
1. Know What’s Coming
Track executive orders, appointments, and agency actions. Good sources include:
The faster we identify harm, the faster we can push back.
2. Pressure Your Elected Officials
Call your senators and representatives and demand they:
- Publicly oppose Project 2025’s core proposals
- Slow down appointments and confirmations
- Amplify local resistance efforts
Even in red states, loud opposition creates media moments and builds momentum.
3. Coordinate Locally
Host an emergency community meeting before the end of January. Actions you can organize quickly:
- A protest or march on inauguration weekend
- A local press statement or letter to the editor
- A teach-in or briefing on what Project 2025 would mean for your town
Post your event on Mobilize or Indivisible’s map to help others find you.
4. Choose Your Pressure Tactic
If your member of Congress is Republican:
- Hold rallies at their office
- Coordinate phone/email floods
- Demand media coverage of their complicity
If your member is Democrat:
- Ask them to lead, not just follow
- Praise bold opposition—publicly
- Push them to use every legal and procedural tool available
What’s Next in the Series
The next post will focus on blue states and cities—how we can go on offense by pushing Democratic officials to act as firewalls against MAGA authoritarianism.
Next Post Drops: February 7, 2025
Title: Blue States, Bold Moves: Demand Democrats Go on Offense
Final Word
You don’t have to be polite in the face of authoritarianism.
You don’t need to wait for a perfect plan.
You just need to say no—clearly, collectively, and again and again.
Because this isn’t just about resisting bad policy. It’s about defending democracy itself.
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