The Franklin Project is an offshoot from the Lincoln Project, with a goal to increase public civil knowledge and organize against our current anti democracy threat. LP has no direct or legal connections with FP. FP is directed by Greg Jenkins, an alumnus of the George W. Bush administration.
Diane, Thank you for this link. I was not familiar with the 'franklin project', and the link was not helpful. There was almost nothing about the organization, who its leaders are and background of the the organization were missing. It was a an unusual site given the paucity of information
I didn't notice that one, but I did balk at the word "fight". A fight may prove unavoidable but if there's one constant complaint I have about media jargon in the United States, it is the gross overuse of terms that imply violence. Action has to be "aggressive", anything that needs doing must be handled "aggressively".
Haven't we all seen far too much of fools -- often the most brilliant fools with vast expertise, vaster IQs, limitless hubris -- rushing in where angels fear to tread?
That said, all initiatives in defense of democracy are, at the very least, worthy of our attention.
Or just type in The Franklin Project into your browser search. It should pop up. Their team and details you are looking for are all there on their site.
Thanks, Diane that helped. I was not seeking anything just commenting of various opinions of subscribers about their wishes concerning distribution of LFAA. The Franklin Project seems to be staffed primarily by folks with experience in press, public relations areas. The Project appears to be an offshoot of the Lincoln Project. Thanks, again.
Still surely worth looking into both the program proposed and the individuals behind it. Doesn't it smack of political independence, with its airing of the third party question?
If such an initiative proved worthy of its name, I'd be happy to see it exported to France and Britain for a start -- countries where Benjamin Franklin was active and influential, countries in dire need of a genuine revival of democratic institutions, not the populist simulacra we've been seeing far too much of.
PR people primarily and an offshoot of the Lincoln Project. It does not seem to be a grassroots organization, and my sense is that it is more politically affiliated than not.
Mmmm... You seem to have a sharp sense of smell, Fern, as well as being wise to what's actually going on at ground level. So I attend to what you say. My view's inevitably more distanced, with the disadvantages that implies. Some advantages, of course, too. Mainly those of skepticism.
Indeed 👍
Worth a look: franklinproject.us
The Franklin Project is an offshoot from the Lincoln Project, with a goal to increase public civil knowledge and organize against our current anti democracy threat. LP has no direct or legal connections with FP. FP is directed by Greg Jenkins, an alumnus of the George W. Bush administration.
Thank you for clarifying. I knew LP had no direct involvement but did not know about Greg Jenkins. Love learning something new, every day!
Diane, Thank you for this link. I was not familiar with the 'franklin project', and the link was not helpful. There was almost nothing about the organization, who its leaders are and background of the the organization were missing. It was a an unusual site given the paucity of information
I looked as well and the first thing that pops out is "heroes" I cringe anymore when I see the massive and inappropriate use of the word "hero".
I didn't notice that one, but I did balk at the word "fight". A fight may prove unavoidable but if there's one constant complaint I have about media jargon in the United States, it is the gross overuse of terms that imply violence. Action has to be "aggressive", anything that needs doing must be handled "aggressively".
Haven't we all seen far too much of fools -- often the most brilliant fools with vast expertise, vaster IQs, limitless hubris -- rushing in where angels fear to tread?
That said, all initiatives in defense of democracy are, at the very least, worthy of our attention.
That’s odd. I was just scrolling through and reading their newsletter from November 16, “2024 is the new 1984”.
Try this? https://franklinproject.us/
Or just type in The Franklin Project into your browser search. It should pop up. Their team and details you are looking for are all there on their site.
Thanks, Diane that helped. I was not seeking anything just commenting of various opinions of subscribers about their wishes concerning distribution of LFAA. The Franklin Project seems to be staffed primarily by folks with experience in press, public relations areas. The Project appears to be an offshoot of the Lincoln Project. Thanks, again.
Or perhaps I misunderstood what you were seeking? Haven’t finished my coffee yet ;)
Still surely worth looking into both the program proposed and the individuals behind it. Doesn't it smack of political independence, with its airing of the third party question?
If such an initiative proved worthy of its name, I'd be happy to see it exported to France and Britain for a start -- countries where Benjamin Franklin was active and influential, countries in dire need of a genuine revival of democratic institutions, not the populist simulacra we've been seeing far too much of.
PR people primarily and an offshoot of the Lincoln Project. It does not seem to be a grassroots organization, and my sense is that it is more politically affiliated than not.
Mmmm... You seem to have a sharp sense of smell, Fern, as well as being wise to what's actually going on at ground level. So I attend to what you say. My view's inevitably more distanced, with the disadvantages that implies. Some advantages, of course, too. Mainly those of skepticism.