Law and Chaos

Ep 50 — Project 2025: Yes, It Is THAT BAD

Jul 26, 2024

Project 2025 pushes a radical agenda to reshape America into a Christian nationalist state. The hosts dissect bizarre policy proposals, like criminalizing LGBTQ+ rights and undermining civil service protections. They critique the notion that traditional marriage can solve societal issues, while also tackling the alarming rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Environmental policies face scrutiny, particularly regarding wildfire management and the treatment of public lands. Historical parallels to political scandals enrich the discussion on the evolving civil service implications.

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Quick takeaways

Project 2025 embodies a radical shift towards a Christian nationalist state, threatening democratic norms and civil service integrity.

The proposal to amend labor regulations for teenagers raises serious concerns about the potential exploitation in hazardous job sectors.

Aggressive measures targeting LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive health reflect a broader cultural war aimed at imposing conservative values on society.

Deep dives

Proposed Changes to Labor Regulations for Teens

There is a proposal to amend labor regulations to allow teenage workers to access hazardous jobs with parental consent and proper training. This change is seen as a concerning shift towards allowing young workers to engage in unsafe work environments. Critics argue that it echoes historical practices that treated child labor irresponsibly, likening it to a regression in labor rights protections. The push for this amendment raises alarms about the potential exploitation of minors in dangerous job sectors.

Intro

5min

Project 2025 and Its Alarming Implications

12min

Critique of Traditional Marriage as a Social Solution

3min

Subscriber Shout-Outs and the War on DEI

2min

Debating the Dismantling of DEI Initiatives in Education and Government

2min

Critical Analysis of Social Support Policies

8min

Critique of Project 2025's Environmental Policies

2min

The Historical Echoes of Schedule F

19min

Project 2025 is the right’s manifesto on how to break the government and turn America into a Christian nationalist state. It’s also deeply weird — just like the guys who wrote it. We’ll break down 20 of the craziest policy proposals, and then take a deep dive into the plan to replace the civil service with an army of MAGA loyalists.

Links:

GOP Whines That It’s No Fair That Kamala Gets Joe’s Money

https://www.lawandchaospod.com/p/gop-whines-that-its-no-fair-kamala

Project 2025

https://static.project2025.org/2025_MandateForLeadership_FULL.pdf

Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, 5 U.S.C. Chapter 23

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/part-III/subpart-A/chapter-23

Trump Executive Order 13957

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-10-26/pdf/2020-23780.pdf

Biden EO 14003 (repealing Trump EO 13957)

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2021-01-27/pdf/2021-01924.pdf

5 CFR Parts 210, 212, 213, 302, 432, 451, and 752