John,

We're barreling toward authoritarianism, where an unchecked executive rules by whim. This is what our Framers feared most when they were writing the Constitution.

Firing independent watchdogs. Dismantling oversight agencies. Purging qualified civil servants. It feels like everywhere you look, our institutions are being destabilized and our democratic norms eroded.

This isn’t some conspiracy theory or imaginary worst-case scenario. It’s already happening — and if we don’t stop it, we’ll lose our democracy before we know it.

Issue One is fighting back with strategic organizing, media pressure, and hard-hitting accountability campaigns. And because we’re a trusted bipartisan voice, we’re reaching members of Congress and working to deliver results.

But we can only get it done with your help. Please chip in now to STOP executive overreach.

At critical agencies like USAID, the Federal Election Commission, and even the Department of Education, we’ve seen career professionals replaced with cronies and loyalists, executive power consolidated, independent oversight gutted, and watchdogs afraid to sound the alarm.

And if the public doesn’t push back now, these abuses will become the new normal.

This is how democracies are dismantled — one independent institution at a time. This is still a republic of laws, not men. If we value our voices, we must use them, and hold our elected leaders accountable. Because no one is above the law.

Issue One is working around the clock to ensure we remain a democracy that’s of, by, and for the people — NOT ruled by a king. But the pace of attacks from this administration have put us at risk of falling behind — unless, with your help, we are able to immediately scale up our work.

Throughout our history, ordinary Americans have stood up to would-be tyrants — but only when enough people rise up to say “Not on our watch.” This is our moment — can you show you’re with us by rushing your contribution today?

Thanks for standing with us,
The Issue One Team