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Adesoji Iginla hosted a conversation titled 'Project 2025, a people's conversation' discusses the document known as Project 2025, which is a step-by-step manual on how to effectively take over a country.
The guests - Nitra, Marlon Ausby and Aya Fubara Eneli highlighted the strategic nature of the document and the collaboration among various conservative groups and think tanks. They touched on the appeal of strongman leadership and the desire to return to a time when white men held power.
The conversation emphasized the need to raise awareness about Project 2025 and the importance of countering its goals, several themes were highlighted including the exorbitant cost of government projects, the lack of resources for solutions, the impact on vulnerable populations, the erosion of accountability and transparency, the focus on war and militarization, the disregard for the environment and climate change, the attack on reproductive rights and healthcare, and the opposition to unions and workers' rights.
The discussion zoomed in on the proposed dismantling of social programs, control over media and technology, the erosion of justice, the threat to civil rights, and the attack on consumer protections. It also discussed Project 2025 use of the manipulation of language and the need for awareness and action.
The document aims to consolidate power for conservative interests and marginalize already marginalised communities. Aya Fubara Eneli emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness, engaging in political activism, and protecting democratic values.
Nitra spoke in great detail on the various ways in which the proposed policies in the 922-page document can negatively impact marginalized communities, particularly women of color. It discusses the potential harm caused by gender affirming care restrictions, the implications of checking children's genitals, and the disproportionate impact on black girls.
The conversation also addresses the erosion of the separation of church and state, the attack on reproductive rights, and the discriminatory nature of the proposed policies. It emphasizes the need for vigilance, coalition building, and active engagement to protect rights and opportunities for future generations.
Marlon highlighted the need to take action and vote against Project 2025, He emphasized the importance of voter registration and engagement, as well as the need to organize and fight for workers' rights.
The discussion also exposed the diabolical nature of the plan and the potential harm it could cause to various aspects of society.
In closing the speakers encouraged critical thinking and urge listeners to stay informed and active in the political process.

00:00 Introduction and Participants
09:04 Strategic Planning and Collaboration
16:29 Focus on White Supremacy and Exclusivity
24:12 Lack of Awareness and Mobilisation
30:16 Introduction to Project 2025
37:13 Disregard for Neighborhood Diversity
43:08 Attacks on Reproductive Rights
52:20 Monitoring Pregnancies and Restricting Healthcare
58:53 Controlling Media and Technology
01:05:45 Attacking Consumer Protections
01:17:23 The Importance of Awareness, Education, and Activism
01:34:29 Discrimination and Control: Threats to Marginalized Communities
01:41:28 Undermining the Separation of Church and State
01:47:33 Targeting Reproductive Rights
02:00:42 The Need for Vigilance and Engagement
02:06:28 Eliminating Data Collection on Race and Ethnicity
02:12:51 The Importance of Voting and Organizing
02:20:45 Taking Action: Educating, Registering, and Voting

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