What You Can Do Now

  • It’s the action, not the fruit of the action, that’s important. You have to do the right thing. It may not be in your power, may not be in your time, that there’ll be any fruit. But that doesn’t mean you stop doing the right thing. – Mahatma Gandhi

  • Hope locates itself in the premises that we don’t know what will happen and that in the spaciousness of uncertainty is room to act. – Rebecca Solnit

  • We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope. – Martin Luther King, Jr.

  • Hope is essential to any political struggle for radical change when the overall social climate promotes disillusionment and despair. – bell hooks

  • When I would feel overwhelmed by what was going on in the world, I would just say to myself: ‘Hope is a discipline.’ It’s less about ‘how you feel,’ and more about the practice of making a decision every day, that you’re still gonna put one foot in front of the other… – Mariame Kaba

  • To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex history will determine our lives. – Howard Zinn

  • Your power is relative, but it is real. And if you do not learn to use it, it will be used, against you, and me, and our children. Change did not begin with you, and it will not end with you, but what you do with your life is an absolutely vital piece of that chain.” – Audre Lorde

  • I can’t be a pessimist because I’m alive. To be a pessimist means that you have agreed that human life is an academic matter, so I’m forced to be an optimist. I’m forced to believe that we can survive whatever we must survive. – James Baldwin

  • Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something is worth doing no matter how it turns out. – Václav Havel

  • The very least you can do in your life is figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof. – Barbara Kingsolver

  • Hope is the oxygen of rebellion. Hope makes dreams seem possible. – Ricardo Levins Morales

Make a Difference

Here’s what you can do today:

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    • Advocate for future-focused, equitable policies.

    • Pressure key lawmakers directly on urgent legislative priorities (climate action, voting rights, reproductive freedom). An easy, accessible way to do this is by utilizing the 5Calls app.

    • Volunteering or making direct contributions helps pro-democracy and progressive candidates.

    • Strategically donate to groups advocating for democracy, justice, and climate resilience.

    • Sponsor emergency relief funds to directly aid communities impacted by political or climate crises.

    • Launch or contribute to crowdfunding initiatives that provide direct funding for advocacy, legal actions, or community support.

    • Fund legal defense organizations protecting democracy and human rights (ACLU, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Planned Parenthood).

    • Hold media outlets accountable by challenging inaccuracies and demanding responsible coverage.

    • Actively combat disinformation online by promoting credible, verified information sources.

    • Amplify solution-focused news and positive stories through your online networks.

    • Create impactful viral content—Social media influences the way folks view the world. The impact it can have should not be underestimated. Videos, infographics, and memes can urgently raise awareness and drive action.

    • Amplify solution-focused news and positive stories through your online networks.

    • Write and share hopeful stories about a better future on blogs or social media.

    • Utilizing energy-efficient and renewable technology at home and at work is an easy way to make a positive impact on our environment.

    • While there is no ethical consumption under capitalism, there are ethical alternatives to many products we use at home and at work.

    • Invest in socially responsible financial products or divest from harmful industries.

    • Prioritize personal wellness and resilience to sustain your activism over time.

    • Create and share vision boards highlighting your ideal future in 2029.

    • Engage in continuous learning through courses, webinars, or reading on policy, sustainability, and democracy.

Additional Actions

Join Project 2029

Project 2029 is made up of individuals from all walks of life and geographical locations across the nation. We are educators, lawyers, civil servants, government relations advisors, veterans, scientists, healthcare practitioners, policy experts, journalists, and activists/organizers . . . people just like you!

We Are Growing!

Project 2029 is growing and we are actively recruiting for several priority roles, listed below.

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Priority Roles

If the roles above aren’t for you, no worries! We need volunteers across all departments. We’d love to learn more about your interests, skills and time capacity, so that we can find the right fit.

Below is a complete list of the roles we are actively trying to fill:

Marketing & Communications Team
Communications Director
Marketing Manager Brand Manager
Graphic Designer(s)
Public Relations Director
Project Manager
Content Creator(s)
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Policy Team
Issue Analyst(s)
Policy Deputy
Policy Manager HR & Talent Acquisitions

Organizational management
Project Manager Operations

Executive Team
Chief of Outreach
Chief Financial Officer
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Technical Team
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Make a bigger impact:

    • Testify at public hearings and local government meetings to advocate directly for better policies.

    • Attend and speak at local government and community meetings.

    • Mobilize voters through registration, voter education, and turnout drives.

    • Establish or join a mutual aid network providing immediate aid to vulnerable communities.

    • Host local vision circles to build shared hopeful visions for 2029.

    • Support youth involvement in civics and environmental education through mentorship or donations.

    • Participate in or organize local cleanup and sustainability events.

    • Lead or attend educational workshops on civic engagement, sustainability, or democratic resilience.

    • Participate actively in petitions and advocacy campaigns aligning with sustainability and democracy.

    • Participate in nonviolent civil disobedience actions with groups like Sunrise Movement or Extinction Rebellion.

    • Join peaceful demonstrations and protests advocating urgent political and social change.

    https://www.findaprotest.info/

    https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/

    • Volunteer as a poll worker or election monitor to protect voting integrity.

    • Volunteer your time with nonprofits addressing social justice, democracy, or sustainability.

    • Organize or participate in community emergency preparedness trainings.

    • Engage directly with affected individuals or groups to understand immediate needs and tailor actions accordingly.

    • Volunteer in or establish court watch programs ensuring judicial accountability and transparency.

    • Join or fund organizations actively fighting voter suppression (Fair Fight, ACLU).

    • Rapidly organize digital campaigns to respond swiftly to political crises and misinformation.

    • Support or contribute to open-source, democratic, and transparent technology solutions.

Lead the change:

    • Consider running for local office or school board to enact direct policy change.

    • Organize or support timely local activism against threats to democracy.

    • Help establish community sanctuary or safe spaces to protect marginalized and at-risk groups.