Project 2029: A Mandate for Economic and Political Justice

Disclaimer: This document outlines a bold and ambitious policy agenda. It is grounded in the foundational principles of the U.S. Constitution, particularly the Preamble’s call to “form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty.” While all proposals are intended to be consistent with this spirit, some, particularly those that challenge long-standing power structures, would likely face significant legal and political challenges. The proposals for constitutional amendments are explicitly noted.

About This Project 2029

Since 2024, several “Project 2029” initiatives have emerged as progressive responses to Project 2025. These include Democracy Journal’s establishment effort (led by Andrei Cherny with advisors like Jake Sullivan and Neera Tanden), a grassroots coalition at project2029.me, the ASDC’s democracy-focused initiative, and various progressive advocacy frameworks.

This Project 2029 is an independent policy framework that predates most of these initiatives. What distinguishes this version:

For a catalog of other Project 2029 initiatives and how they differ, see Other Project 2029 Initiatives.

Document Navigation

This comprehensive policy blueprint has been organized into sections for easier navigation. Each section can be accessed through the links below:

Core Sections

  1. Introduction: Reclaiming America’s Promise
    • Overview of the policy agenda
    • Foundational principles and goals
  2. The First 180 Days: Executive Actions
    • Day 1, 30, 60, 90, and 120 executive actions
    • Legal authority and implementation details for each action
    • Risk assessments and mitigation strategies
  3. Strategic Implementation Sequencing
    • Tier 1: Early wins and momentum building (Days 1-30)
    • Tier 2: Foundation building and institutional change (Days 31-90)
    • Tier 3: Major transformations and long-term initiatives (Days 91-180)
    • Legislative sequencing strategy
    • Risk mitigation and contingency planning
  4. A Legislative Agenda for a New Congress
    • The 21st Century Government Transparency and Efficiency Act
    • The American Health Security Act
    • The Freedom to Vote and Fair Elections Act
    • The American Communication and Information Act
    • The Tax Justice and Economic Fairness Act
    • The Workers’ Bill of Rights (including Federal Job Guarantee)
    • The Law Enforcement Professionalization and Accountability Act
    • The Equal Opportunity in Education Act
    • The 21st Century Antitrust and Competition Act

Supporting Analysis

  1. International Precedents: Learning from Success Stories
    • Tax policy: Progressive taxation works
    • Healthcare: Universal coverage is achievable and affordable
    • Labor policy: Worker protections strengthen economies
    • Electoral reform: Multi-party democracy succeeds
    • Government efficiency and transparency
    • Defense spending reductions
    • Police training and professionalization
  2. A Fiscally Responsible Agenda: Paying for Progress
    • Revenue sources: Progressive tax reform
    • Expenditure analysis: Costs and savings
    • Fiscal summary: The math works
    • Phase-in timeline keeps early costs lower
  3. The Role of the Judiciary
    • Judicial appointment strategy
    • Litigation preparedness
  4. Success Metrics and Accountability Framework
    • Economic justice metrics
    • Healthcare access and affordability
    • Democratic participation and integrity
    • Government efficiency and transparency
    • Federal Job Guarantee program metrics
    • Anti-trust and competition metrics
    • Law enforcement accountability and community safety
    • Defense spending efficiency
    • Annual reporting and public accountability

Addressing Concerns

  1. Frequently Asked Questions: Addressing Common Concerns
    • Economic and fiscal questions
    • Political and governance questions
    • Implementation questions
  2. Conclusion: A New Mandate for a New Era
    • Final call to action
    • Related notes and resources

Quick Summary

The Challenge: For decades, the American economy has worked brilliantly for those at the very top while middle-class families have seen wages stagnate, benefits evaporate, and opportunities systematically dismantled.

The Solution: Project 2029 is a comprehensive, fully-funded plan to restore economic and political power to the American people through:

The Evidence: Every major policy proposal is based on:

The Timeline:

The Cost: Fully paid for through progressive tax reform. The agenda actually reduces the federal deficit by $2.0-2.3 trillion annually compared to current trajectory.

How to Use This Document

Document Structure Overview

This is the comprehensive technical version with full legal analysis, constitutional authority assessments, implementation details, and risk mitigation strategies. Total length: ~180,000 words across 10 sections.

For a shorter, more accessible version suitable for public engagement, see Project 2029: We the People Edition (~30,000 words).

Other Versions

Last updated: November 2025

Note: This document represents a comprehensive policy framework. Individual sections can be read independently or sequentially. For the complete experience, start with the Introduction and proceed through each section in order.