PEOPLE POWER UNITED: She was smart; he was an idiot

She was smart; he was an idiot Donald Trump was fired by 81 million people. — and clearly he is having a very difficult time processing that - VP Kamala Harris People Power United and Laurie Woodward Garcia Sep 11 What an incredible debate last night! A big thank you to everyone who joined us on Zoom. One of our members summed it up perfectly: "She was smart; he was an idiot." I couldn't agree more! Today, we take a moment to honor and remember the 2,983 lives lost in the September 11th attacks. As we reflect, let's recommit ourselves to valuing every community member and standing strong for our rights, freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law. Today, I'm also sharing the Daily Stop Project 2025 News Briefing—a valuable resource available to you on weekdays. You can always access it here, as it isn't normally emailed out. As activists for progress, now is the time to be mobilizing voters (with letters, postcards, phones, doors, etc) but we also have to keep sharing information and resources with people in our community about the dangers of Project 2025. Regardless of who wins the White House, these plans are not going away any time soon, and we must be vigilant in stopping this dangerous plan to move our country from a democracy to a theocratic autocracy. Stay alert, stay informed, and together, we can make a difference. People Power United is a group of community members that champions progressive values and power for the people. The 2024 election depends on us, and we are attempting to persuade people to vote for Freedom over Fascism. If you wish to support our efforts, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Daily Stop Project 2025 News Briefing - September 10, 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2024 People Power United declares Project 2025 is a clear and present danger to our rights, freedoms, democracy, and the rule of law. In response to recent MAGA shenanigans to enact Project 2025, People Power United - a progressive grassroots group - issued the following statement: “Project 2025 is a dangerous plan to move America from a democracy to a theocratic autocracy. There is no power like that of the people, and People Power United stands ready to protect our communities against any and all injustices,” said Laurie Woodward García of People Power United. People Power United will continue to oppose such harm to our community and champion civil rights for all. Daily Calls-To-Action Click here to sign up for Stop Project 2025: Mobilize for Change Training Click here to Tell Congress to Reject Project 2025 Click here to Tell Congress to reject any and all cuts to education and nutrition programs contained in Project 2025 Click here to Demand News Networks Expose Project 2025’s Nightmare Tax Scheme Now Daily Stop Project 2025 News Briefing - September 11, 2024 Threats to Democracy: USA TODAY The things we should really fear if Trump wins a second term Wednesday, September 11, 6:10 AM The real fear is that Project 2025 would be implemented in some form by overzealous minions appointed by Mr. Trump and would put an awful lot of power in the executive branch of the government-namely the president. Project 2025 Explainer: Forbes Project 2025 Explained: What To Know About Right-Wing Policy Map For Trump After Harris Attacks It At Debate Wednesday, September 11, 9:04 AM |  By: Alison Durkee Vice President Kamala Harris took aim at Project 2025 at Tuesday’s debate against former President Donald Trump—tying the ex-president to the plan even as he’s tried to distance himself from it—as Democrats and the Harris campaign have lobbed frequent attacks against the wide-ranging blueprint for a potential second Trump term. Fighting Project 2025: The Washington Post Harris, Trump both want to be the change candidate. The debate had them defending their past. Wednesday, September 11, 11:56 PM |  By: Tyler Pager During the debate, Harris tried to remind voters of the chaos during Trump's presidency, hammering her pitch that Trump would bring the country backward and tying him to Project 2025, a package of ultraconservative policy proposals put forth by Trump's allies. Trump vigorously tried to distance himself from Project 2025, as his aides have determined it was detrimental to his reelection efforts. But even as he tried to promise change should he win, much of his rhetoric focused on returning America back to the policies of his past administration. NPR What to know about Project 2025, as Harris hits hit Trump over the controversial transition plan Wednesday, September 11, 9:58 PM |  By: Franco Ordoñez Vice President Harris quickly attacked former President Donald Trump on his association with the architects of Project 2025 in the presidential debate on Tuesday night. 'What you're going to hear tonight is a detailed and dangerous plan called Project 2025 that the former president intends on implementing if he were elected to again.' The Hill Policy wish lists aren't new: What makes Project 2025 unique? Wednesday, September 11, 8:29 PM |  By: Addy Bink (NEXSTAR) — Throughout the current election season, Democrats and those trying to prevent a second term for Donald Trump have tried to tie the former president to Project 2025, the controversial plan for a future Republican president put together by the conservative Heritage Foundation think tank. Trump has said he was unaware of the policy wishlist, and more recently, disavowed the plan, despite his close ties to many of its key architects. That hasn't stopped Democrats from warning voters about Project 2025, even turning to comedian and 'SNL' alum Kenan Thompson to highlight aspects of it during last month's national convention. Threats to Rights and Freedoms: Los Angeles Times Column: What Donald Trump's incomprehensible word salad about child care revealed Wednesday, September 11, 6:00 AM |  By: Robin Abcarian Columnist Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation blueprint for a second Trump term, says nothing about high-quality, affordable child care, but it does call for eliminating the Department of Education and preschool programs such as Head Start, a cornerstone of President Lyndon B. Johnson's War on Poverty. Denial: USA TODAY Read the full transcript of ABC News' presidential debate between Harris and Trump Wednesday, September 11, 12:13 AM |  By: Maya Marchel Hoff What you're going to hear tonight is a detailed and dangerous plan called Project 2025 that the former president intends on implementing if he were elected again. FORMER PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: Number one, I have nothing to do, as you know and as she knows better than anyone, I have nothing to do with Project 2025. That's out there. PBS News WATCH: ‘I have nothing to do with Project 2025,’ Trump says Tuesday, September 10, 10:59 PM |  By: Kenichi Serino Former President Donald Trump denied any connection to Project 2025, the handbook for a new conservative government written by the Heritage Foundation and several right-wing think tanks, in his Sept. 10 debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. “I have nothing to do with Project 2025,” Trump said in the ABC News Presidential Debate. “I haven’t read it. I don’t want to read it purposely. I’m not going to read it.” Additional Resources: Stop Project 2025: Mobilize for Change Bonus Take Action with Postcards to Voters: Where to get Postcards: People Power United now offers postcards! Check out our newest design(s) here. Your purchase helps our People Power efforts. You are also welcome to use plain cardstock or order cards from Etsy or Amazon; the postcard designs and where to order them are entirely up to you. Where to request addresses, instructions, and scripts: You can request addresses, instructions, and scripts here. Take Action with Letters to Voters:  You can write letters to voters by visiting our Swing Left partner, Vote Forward: http://votefwd.org/swingleft. Supplies needed: blank paper, envelopes, Forever stamps, and a printer. Steps needed: sign up, choose the state you are helping, choose the number of letters—5 or 20—download and print letters, address letters and envelopes, and mail. Everyone deserves to vote and thrive, Laurie Woodward Garcia (paid with hugs and kisses, not bought by special interests) #DoingMyJob to stand up against fascism. Best part of my day is being a mommy and wife! People Power United is a group of community members that champions progressive values and power for the people. In this community, we will always speak out against racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, antisemitism, homophobia, misogyny, sexism, ageism, ableism, sizeism, transphobia, misogynoir, elitism, and bigotry! People Power United is a group of community members that champions progressive values and power for the people. The 2024 election depends on us, and we are attempting to persuade people to vote for Freedom over Fascism. If you wish to support our efforts, please consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.