This Is Us: The Dream We Hold
We’re building something together.
Not a brand. Not a campaign. A promise.
A promise that democracy belongs to all of us again—not just the wealthy, the loudest, or the most extreme. Our voices matter. And when we speak, together, we shape the future.
This is about the constituency.
Everyone.
Why We Dream
We dream of a civic tool that does what Congress no longer does:
Listen. Respond. Respect our will.
Imagine a public platform that is:
- Secure from tampering
- Open to anyone to inspect or improve
- Simple enough for students, veterans, and seniors to use
- Courageous enough to confront abuse, not enable it
- Trustworthy because we can verify it—not just believe it
This isn’t just about technology.
This is about restoring the conversation.
Because the best ideas don’t come from shouting matches or silos—they come from honest conversations, open questions, and the search for common ground. That’s how we restore trust. That’s how we move forward.
Who This Is For
- For anyone who’s felt invisible after an election
- For teachers trying to explain civic life to their students
- For those who’ve written to their representatives—and never heard back
- For the public servants who still care about public trust
- For the next generation watching how we show up
This isn’t my movement.
This is us.
What We Stand For
We believe:
- Disinformation is not free speech—truth matters
- Public office is not a career—term limits matter
- Civil discourse is not optional—it’s the foundation
- Local voices should guide national choices—not billionaires
We reject:
- Authoritarianism posing as patriotism
- Surveillance disguised as safety
- Political theater in place of real representation
We believe in building trust through transparency—and building tools that make it real.
What We’re Building
At this-is-us.org, we’re building:
- A secure civic feedback system tied to real districts and legislation
- A place where verified users can speak honestly—with or without their name
- A public record of public input—tamper-proof, open-source, and accountable
- A space where students and citizens alike can shape the future
We’re creating a space where disagreement doesn’t mean division—and where truth can emerge through respectful exchange.
And we’re building it together: in the open, one contribution at a time.
Call to Action: Help Us Build It
If this dream speaks to you, don’t wait. Join the effort. Be part of the foundation.
🔧 Volunteer your time or skillset: this-is-us.org/volunteer/
🧠 Share your thoughts or ask a hard question
📣 Spread the word to someone who still believes in us
Let’s build something that outlasts headlines.
Let’s prove the truth still matters.
Let’s make this our legacy—honest, accountable, and shared.
Because this is us. And this is our dream.
Reflective Questions
- What role do you want to play in this movement?
- What would a trustworthy civic tool look like to you?
- How should we ensure term limits and transparency for all elected offices?
- What legacy are we creating—for our children and for each other?
- What conversations are we not having that we need to?