Mandate for Leadership: Christian Nationalist Style
Published on October, 04 2024
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by Tina Shelton
At-Large Board Member
October 2024
As the election approaches, we are learning more and more about the “Mandate for Leadership: Project 2025.” This plan, led by conservative groups including the Heritage Foundation, is provided to the next conservative administration to further their goals. This sort of plan is not new; there have been previous such blueprints for other conservative presidents, but this one is the most audacious. As all WILPF members are aware, we are a non-partisan organization and do not advocate for one party or another (or even a third party), but we do educate and advocate for policies that will lead to greater peace and justice initiatives here and abroad. This plan does not do that. It advocates for Christian nationalist positions, many of which are authoritarian, extremely partisan, and fascist. The goal of the creators of this plan is to remake the administrative state, mostly by abolishing parts of it and making it smaller. While those who work for peace might find some small pockets of agreement in parts of the plan (such as backing away from NATO), there is far, far more that is destructive to the aims of peace, such as promoting nuclear weapons, to start with an obvious one.
Also, this plan is not just about this election. Parts of it are already in place. They will continue to push for it, at national and state levels, and will write another one for 2029 (although they may need a new name!). Their goal of installing loyalists who will carry out directives and ignore the will of the people is far-reaching and has already had an impact by creating limits on women’s health care throughout the southern states. Consider taking a look at the Resource Guide for a source that you might connect with to learn more, or to share with someone who may be curious. If nothing else, check out the song written in the style of Schoolhouse Rock!
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