American democracy is under siege. The Capitol insurrection on January 6, 2021 was a pivotal moment that demonstrated the fragility of our institutions. Experts warn that American democracy is now in greater peril than at any time in modern U.S. history. Freedom House downgraded the U.S. democracy index from 92 to 83 between 2014 and 2021, placing us below countries like Argentina and Romania. A bipartisan investigation concluded that the riot "gravely threatened democracy," putting lawmakers’ lives at risk. Over 40% of Americans believe a second civil war is somewhat likely within 10 years.
Donald Trump refused to accept the results of the 2020 election and attempted to overturn them. His actions and those of his allies culminated in the storming of the U.S. Capitol to stop the peaceful transfer of power. Trump has remained a central figure in the Republican Party despite these events. Observers warn a second Trump term could bring about the end of American liberal democracy.
While political turmoil grows, global climate change accelerates. According to the IPCC, we are nearing the irreversible threshold of 1.5°C of warming. If current trends continue, the remaining carbon budget may be used up by 2028. Crossing 1.5°C could trigger cascading tipping points in the climate system, including collapse of ice sheets, rainforest dieback, and methane release from thawing permafrost.
Already, five major tipping points are at risk at current warming levels, and at least three more could be triggered beyond 1.5°C. Impacts include rising sea levels, extreme weather, mass displacement, and global instability. The Carbon Brief and others warn of irreversible losses if action is not taken now.
The U.S. plays a crucial role in global climate leadership. If democracy in the U.S. fails, climate action worldwide may collapse. Trump has called climate change a "hoax," rolled back over 125 environmental protections, and withdrew the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement. Under authoritarian rule, further environmental destruction could be accelerated while dissent is silenced.
Experts like Michael Mann have called the U.S. a "failed democracy" and a "threat to the planet." If the U.S. abandons its climate responsibilities, tipping points could be triggered, with consequences for all life on Earth.
We are at a crossroads. Down one path lies division, authoritarianism, and climate collapse. Down the other lies unity, reform, and sustainability. Our time to act is now. We must protect democracy and launch unprecedented climate action together.
Every person has a role to play: vote, speak out, reduce emissions, support science, and demand accountability. We must act boldly and collectively — as UN Secretary General António Guterres said, with "everything, everywhere, all at once."
Our house is burning, our home is melting. Let us stand together, restore our democracy, and protect our only planet. Bold action or collapse — the choice is ours.
This is not about party lines or political branding — it is about survival, stewardship, and solidarity. Our fight is not only to preserve democracy, but to defend the living systems that sustain all life on Earth.
We do not represent any political candidate, organization, or ideology. This site is independent, unaffiliated, and created in the spirit of civic duty and global awareness. The threats we face transcend borders and partisan labels. Whether you call yourself conservative, liberal, independent, or apolitical — we are all downstream from the same fires, storms