project 2025 is not a conspiracy—it’s a playbook. if we don’t stop it, they’ll erase everything we’ve fought for: freedom, truth, equality. this is the line. hold the line.
google’s deep dive podcast: project 2025, bipoc resistance, and the revival of protest music
with the development of ana volkova’s bonus tracks, how “her” bonus track adaptations are fundamentally new songs inspired by the originals she loves, we wanted to do the same with songs from our own playlists, but with a timely twist.
poignancy in the 2025 american context
outsider mentality & social alienation
these revamped songs line echo the eternal feelings of the majority of the fracturing america, where people increasingly, now exponentially, feel like outsiders in their own country, whether due to political, racial, sexual, economic, ideological or intellectual alienation. the social contract feels broken, and disenfranchisement is at an all-time high. these are quintessential american blues songs for the present state of the “home of the free.”
illustrating the america of 2025
the u.s. is plagued by resentment, isolation, and loss, all of which are embedded in these lyrics. whether it’s the feeling of being feared, rejected, hated, or even trapped, the songs capture a collective national psychology of longing, inadequacy, and mounting rage.
in a time when people feel more disconnected than ever, these tracks remain anthems for the lost, the bitter, and the unheard—an unintended but chilling soundtrack to america’s broken soul.
it’s about control
project 2025 is presented as a plan to streamline government and restore conservative governance, but it is a response to the declining dominance of white males in american power structures. rather than solely aiming to control perceived political enemies, it reflects broader demographic anxieties, seeking to reassert influence in a changing society. by advocating for an expanded executive branch, the removal of civil servants deemed ideologically opposed, and policies rolling back diversity initiatives, project 202
project 2025: a coordinated rollback of bipoc rights
project 2025, led by the conservative heritage foundation and backed by a coalition of right-wing think tanks, represents a comprehensive strategy to reshape the federal government along far-right ideological lines. it is presented as a policy blueprint for the next republican presidential administration, but beneath the surface, it outlines a sweeping assault on civil rights, particularly targeting black, indigenous, and people of color (bipoc) communities. from voting rights suppression to the dismantling of affirmative action and social protections, project 2025 threatens to intensify systemic inequality and undo decades of racial justice progress.
1. voter suppression: undermining democratic access
project 2025 embraces the widespread conservative push for “election integrity” laws, a euphemism often used to justify voter suppression tactics that disproportionately affect communities of color. the project advocates for:
- strict voter id laws, which disproportionately disenfranchise black and indigenous voters, who often face barriers in obtaining government-issued identification.
- restrictions on mail-in and early voting, which are critical tools for voters in rural, low-income, and predominantly bipoc communities.
- voter roll purges and increased surveillance of election officials, disproportionately targeting urban centers with high minority populations.
- federal disengagement from election oversight, particularly rolling back provisions of the voting rights act that protect against racial discrimination in voting.
these measures, under the guise of preventing “voter fraud,” are designed to limit bipoc electoral power, particularly in swing states and urban areas where voters of color have been crucial in recent elections.
2. dismantling affirmative action and dei initiatives
project 2025 outlines a plan to erase decades of policy supporting racial equity in education, employment, and public institutions:
- ending affirmative action in federal agencies and strongly encouraging its removal in universities and government contracting.
- eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (dei) offices across the federal government, framing them as “woke bureaucracy” rather than tools for fairness and representation.
- defunding title ix and civil rights offices tasked with enforcing anti-discrimination policies in schools and workplaces.
these efforts would disproportionately harm black and brown students, professionals, and public servants who rely on equitable hiring and admissions practices to counter systemic disadvantage.
3. systemic rollbacks in civil rights enforcement
project 2025 proposes restructuring or eliminating entire departments and agencies that provide essential protections to bipoc communities:
- reducing the powers of the department of justice’s civil rights division, which prosecutes hate crimes, voting rights violations, and police misconduct.
- weakening the equal employment opportunity commission (eeoc), which investigates racial and gender discrimination in the workplace.
- rolling back environmental justice policies aimed at protecting communities of color that disproportionately bear the burden of pollution and climate change.
- dismantling tribal sovereignty protections, including land rights, water access, and federal obligations to native nations.
such systemic rollbacks would increase exposure to discrimination, police violence, economic exploitation, and environmental hazards—issues already magnified in bipoc communities.
4. restructuring the federal workforce and education systems
project 2025’s staffing strategy includes purging federal agencies of employees deemed insufficiently loyal to its ideology—many of whom are civil servants from marginalized communities:
- replacing merit-based hiring with loyalty-based appointments, undermining career professionals committed to equity and inclusion.
- rewriting school curricula to eliminate references to systemic racism, slavery, indigenous genocide, and settler colonialism, replacing them with sanitized, nationalistic narratives.
- expanding state power to ban books and censor classroom discussions on race, gender, and civil rights, stifling truth-telling and historical literacy.
these efforts are aimed at erasing bipoc history and voices from public education and federal policy, reinforcing white nationalist narratives under the banner of “patriotism.”
5. criminal justice and immigration: authoritarian escalation
project 2025 proposes a hardline approach to criminal justice and immigration that would disproportionately target bipoc individuals:
- expanding federal surveillance and policing powers, particularly in urban and border regions.
- militarizing immigration enforcement, with calls for mass deportations and the end of daca, further destabilizing latinx and migrant communities.
- reviving policies that criminalize protest and dissent, especially in black and indigenous movements such as blm and land/water protectors.
these authoritarian policies criminalize the existence and resistance of communities of color, equating advocacy for rights with threats to national security.
an existential threat to bipoc rights
project 2025 is not merely a policy proposal—it is a blueprint for institutionalizing white supremacy under the guise of limited government and constitutional restoration. its success would mean a dangerous retraction of civil liberties, democratic participation, and social equity, particularly for bipoc communities.
the plan would weaponize federal power against those who have historically been marginalized, further deepening systemic inequalities and eroding the hard-won gains of the civil rights movement. activists, educators, policy makers, and everyday citizens must treat project 2025 not as a theoretical threat, but as an urgent call to mobilize, resist, and protect the rights of all americans—especially those most vulnerable to authoritarian overreach.
action speaks faster than words
we can sing all day or do something about it. tatanka is pragmatic and the time for words alone has passed. tatanka’s project 2025: a quiet rebellion of peace (http://p25.site) is our applied tenet to counteract division, fear, and injustice—not with resistance, but with an unwavering commitment to love. in a world where hate fuels conflict, we stand firm in the belief that only love can dismantle its power. through music, cultural fusion, and collective action, aka dei, we cultivate a movement that uplifts, heals, and unites across borders. this is more than a project; it is a call to live with purpose, to build with compassion, and to embody the truth that love alone conquers hate. join us—become a part of this quiet rebellion of peace.
fight the 2025 power (public enemy)
rewritten for the frontline of 2025 america
[verse 1]
2025 the number, another cruel summer (stand up)
sound of the fascist drummer
marchin’ in your town with a bible and a gavel
rippin’ up your rights while they televise the battle
listen if you hear me y’all, dark clouds fillin’
billionaires write laws while they kill free willin’
project 2025, that’s the name of the plan
wanna purge the deep state, take power from the land
ban abortion, silence speech, fill the courts with the zealots
take the schools, erase the books, feed the kids their pellets
christian nationalism pushin’ out the facts
they want us scared, uninformed, and beaten till we crack
gotta rise, gotta speak, gotta march in the street
‘cause our freedom of choice is now freedom to bleed
ain’t no neutrality when justice is denied
we fight the power or we let the dream die[chorus]
(let me hear you say)
fight the power! (don’t stay quiet—)
fight the power! (you gotta riot—)
fight the power! (let your voice rise—)
fight the power! (no compromise!)
fight the power! (freedom ain’t free—)
fight the power! (not just for me—)
fight the power! (it’s for the people, all!)
we’ve got to fight the powers that be (fight!!!)[verse 2]
thomas jefferson wouldn’t be on board whttps://youtu.be/4FLl_8VEz-4ith this
the founders warned of tyrants, yet here they sit
elvis, john wayne? still symbols of the lie
whitewashed heroes while the rest of us die
most of my legends were never on stamps
they were in jail, in chains, or under lamps
harriet, malcolm, sylvia, stone
gave their lives so we could own our own
but now the rich run the court, sell fake salvation
while democracy dies in litigation
no more roe, no more pride
no more dream, just genocide
if you silent now, then you side with them
time to flood the streets and burn the hymns
from the border to the burbs, we scream and cry:
power to the people—do or die!!![chorus]
(let me hear you say)
fight the power! (don’t stay quiet—)
fight the power! (you gotta riot—)
fight the power! (let your voice rise—)
fight the power! (no compromise!)
fight the power! (freedom ain’t free—)
fight the power! (not just for me—)
fight the power! (it’s for the people, all!)
we’ve got to fight the powers that be (fight!!!)[verse 3]
trump was a hero to some, but he—
trump was a hero to few—
trump is hero at all, and he never meant shit to me
straight-up fascist, plain as day, built on white supremacy
project 2025’s the play, to end democracy
motherfuck heritage and musk’s sick fantasy
’cause i’m woke and aware, i resist, i prepare,
most of my heroes got raided or locked up somewhere
check the past, see the pattern repeat—
jim crow in a suit, boots back on our necks in the street
“freedom” now a codeword for the billionaire elite
banning books, busting unions, and killing the heat
desantis dreams of gilead, watts wants the handmaid’s tale
if i ain’t yellin’ now, i’m complicit in their sale
so let’s get this uprising started right
right now, unite, ignite
what we got to say?
power to the people—fight back every day
make ‘em all see,
in order to fight the powers that be[chorus]
(let me hear you say)
fight the power! (don’t stay quiet—)
fight the power! (you gotta riot—)
fight the power! (let your voice rise—)
fight the power! (no compromise!)
fight the power! (freedom ain’t free—)
fight the power! (not just for me—)
fight the power! (it’s for the people, all!)
we’ve got to fight the powers that be (fight!!!)[bridge]
what we got to say? (yeah)
defy the system (y-y-yeah)
what we got to say? (yeah)
love conquers all (come on)
replace the system (no delay)
with equality for all (every day)[chorus]
(let me hear you say)
fight the power! (don’t stay quiet—)
fight the power! (you gotta riot—)
fight the power! (let your voice rise—)
fight the power! (no compromise!)
fight the power! (freedom ain’t free—)
fight the power! (not just for me—)
fight the power! (it’s for the people, all!)
we’ve got to fight the powers that be (fight!!!)
