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Pro-democracy coalition manifesto [1]

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Date: 2025-05-31

Standing United Against MAGA Extremism and Authoritarianism

Preamble

As we witness the darkness of MAGA and the damage it inflicts on American democracy, we must come together—not as partisans, but as citizens.

This is a time for unity, not division. For courage, not complacency.

We must put our policy differences aside to preserve the one thing that makes all policy debate possible: democracy itself.

Our Core Principles

1. We Oppose Strongmen

We reject authoritarian figures who seek to erode institutions, bypass checks and balances, and place themselves above the law.

2. We Support the Rule of Law

Justice must be impartial. No leader, no party, and no movement is above the Constitution or immune to accountability.

3. We Support Democracy at Home and Abroad

We believe in free and fair elections, a free press, independent courts, and the right of all people to self-determination—whether in the U.S. or beyond.

4. We Reject Personality Cults

Democracy is not built on loyalty to one person. We oppose the dangerous glorification of political figures and demand a return to principle over personality.

5. Everyone Deserves Rights

We affirm the dignity and rights of all people—immigrants, women, LGBTQ+ Americans, religious and ethnic minorities. Democracy means equality under the law.

6. We Believe in Open Debate

We support civil discourse, free expression, and disagreement without fear. We reject conspiracy theories, authoritarian populism, and disinformation campaigns.

7. We Oppose Political Violence

From Charlottesville to January 6, the threat is clear. We reject political violence in all forms. No cause justifies attacking the democratic process.

Our Mission

We are a coalition of Democrats, independents, former Republicans, moderates, conservatives, and progressives—united by one purpose:

To defend democracy and stop the rise of MAGA authoritarianism.

We may differ on economics, foreign policy, or social issues—but we agree on this:

Democracy is worth fighting for.

To Every American

This is your moment to choose.

Not left vs. right.

Not red vs. blue.

But democracy vs. authoritarianism.

Truth vs. lies.

Courage vs. fear.

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