What is Progress 2025?

Elections declare collective priorities. Considering Project 2025’s explicit intent to reshape the federal government and decimate civil and human rights, this moment calls for an equally bold response that centers human and planetary needs—and uplifts the solutions that make them possible. YES! has been reporting on these solutions for nearly 30 years. That’s why we’ve launched Progress 2025 to be a hub for big ideas—and grassroots efforts—that offers a collective vision for our democracy.

Read more about our Progress 2025 vision here.


Newly Naturalized and Ready to Vote

New citizens—whose votes may prove pivotal in swing states—are considering myriad issues as they cast their first ballots in a presidential election.

By Lourdes Medrano



Project 2025 embraces carceral models that embolden racist policing. Progress 2025 envisions replacing police with community-based crisis responders and reparations for racism.