One Month of The American Manifesto: A Journey Together
Celebrating Growth, Gratitude, and the Unstoppable Force We’re Building Together
Wow. What a month it has been. When we launched The American Manifesto just 30 days ago, we had no idea how quickly this community would grow, how deeply our message would resonate, or how far our reach would extend. And now? Here we are, read in 33 U.S. states and 7 countries. That’s no small feat. It’s a testament to the power of our shared mission and the incredible people—like you—who believed in this project from the start.
To everyone who’s subscribed, shared, or even just taken a chance on a single article: thank you. You’ll always be remembered as the ones who saw our potential before the world did. You are the bedrock of this movement, and it’s because of you that we’re already making waves.
Celebrating Our Wins
This month has been nothing short of extraordinary:
We’ve had our first major endorsement from BROOKLYNDAD_DEFIANT. As one of the largest accounts on Bluesky, his support is a huge boost to our visibility and momentum and a gesture we’ll never forget. It’s partnerships like these that fuel our momentum and remind us of the power of collaboration.
On Bluesky, we broke into the Top 100 Trending (#97) and Top 100 Growing (#40) accounts, according to blue.facts.dev. And honestly? That growth is already outdated—the numbers are rising so quickly, even we’re having a hard time keeping up. That’s thanks to all of you who’ve engaged with our content, shared it, and helped spread the word.
Looking Ahead: A Mission Worth Fighting For
Our vision for The American Manifesto is ambitious: not just to inform or entertain but to inspire, mobilize, and—together—shape a better future. This project is more than a newsletter. It’s a call to action, a community, and a movement.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to resist fascism, bigotry, and mediocrity with truth, boldness, and hope. But it’s also about something even deeper: keeping our content free of paywalls or corporate influence. We believe that truth should never have a price tag, and our commitment is to ensure that anyone, anywhere, can access the knowledge, tools, and inspiration they need to be part of this movement.
While there’s still much work to be done, here’s a glimpse of how we’re making that mission a reality:
Counterpoints Series: A toolkit for dismantling fascist rhetoric and exposing the hypocrisy of the far-right. Read more.
History Series: Lessons ranging from the Civil War and Reconstruction to today, weaving a continuous thread through history to guide us in shaping a better future. Read more.
Political Analysis: Actionable strategies to tackle climate change, rebuild the Democratic Party, and secure rights for all Americans. Read more.
News Analysis: No-spin coverage of today’s most important stories. Read more.
Unified Societal Operating System (USOS): A framework for building a fairer, more accountable, and sustainable society. Read more.
Hey MAGA Series: Memes that cut through the right’s fake principles and hypocrisy. Read more.
We’re not here to dabble or to play nice. We’re here to build something enduring. Something unstoppable; to become an unrelenting force, like Gravity, to shape our world by ideals founded on ethics and truth.
A Shared Vision, A Shared Challenge
Our goal for the next month is audacious but within reach: to extend our presence to all 50 U.S. states. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about bringing our message to every corner of the country. With your help, we can get there.
But this is also about more than geography. It’s about uniting people—no matter their background—into a force so powerful it’s impossible to ignore. Together, we can resist the forces of hate, fear, and stagnation. Together, we can champion truth, fairness, and opportunity for all.
A Personal Note
Before I sign off, I want to say this: The challenges we face today are daunting. But history has shown us time and again that when people come together with courage and conviction, change is not only possible—it’s inevitable.
You, our readers, are part of that change. Whether you’re here as a free subscriber, a paid supporter, or someone just dropping in for the first time, your presence matters. Your voice matters. And your belief in this mission matters more than I can say.
It’s because of our paid subscribers that we’re able to keep this content free for everyone. You are the ones who make it possible for us to resist corporate influence and stay true to our principles. Your support doesn’t just sustain us—it powers this movement.
So, let’s keep growing, keep sharing, and keep building. Together, we’ll do more than fight for the future—we’ll define it.
Thank you for being here, for believing in this project, and for being part of something bigger than any of us. Let’s make Month 2 even more extraordinary.
Yours in hope and action,
Lucas a.k.a. Lukium
Founder, The American Manifesto