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2025: No Time to Back Down Jan 10, 2025

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A new year and the fight continues. As 2025 begins, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney return to tackle the critical challenges ahead, with Trump’s inauguration looming and democracy hanging by a thread. There’s a lot to cover — and now is not the time to back down.

Recorded live on January 8, 2025.

Join us as we break down the latest news, highlight what’s at stake, and rally for the battles to come.

The Seneca Project is one of the few groups unafraid to stand our ground, and we cannot continue this fight without you. Are you with us?

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President Musk? Dec 20, 2024

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We’re channeling Timothy Snyder’s powerful call from On Tyranny: “Do Not Obey in Advance.”

📢 How do we fight back when democracy is on the line? While too many Democrats and media figures still bend the knee, a new resistance is emerging — and we are ready to take on MAGA and its enablers.

💥 The Real Power Behind the Throne—Donald Trump may be the President-Elect, but Elon Musk is already calling the shots. Is Trump the sideshow while Musk reshapes our government from behind the curtain?

Join us on Thursdays LIVE at 7:30 PM ET. It’s time to resist, push back, and refuse to obey in advance.

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Trump Transition Choas Dec 06, 2024

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HEGSETH NOMINATION IN TROUBLE; TRUMP TRANSITION CHAOS; ABORTION TRAVEL BAN ENFORCED

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The Seneca Project is an unapologetic movement—by women, for women—driven by the relentless power of our collective voice. We are galvanizing voters to rise up against the assault on women’s freedoms, the erosion of democracy, and the dangerous threat posed by Donald Trump's presidency. With courage and conviction, we transform our outrage into action, using compelling content, rapid-response videos, and impactful ads to spark the emotional urgency that drives change. We empower a powerful voting bloc to demand accountability from leaders, lawmakers, and officials who fail to protect our freedoms because of craven political expediency. We are election shapers, standing strong and unyielding in defense of our rights. Every day, on behalf of women and those who love us, we fight for democracy, truth, freedom, and for a future where our voices cannot and will not be silenced.

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Do Not Obey in Advance Nov 22, 2024

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Taking our anger, fear, and outrage and focusing on what we can do to fight back against the Trump administration together. Co-founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney discuss Trump's cabinet picks, Celebrity Apprentice meets the Hunger Games, Matt Gaetz, and what's next.

Recorded on November 21, 2024.

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THE SENECA PROJECT is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing women voters in key swing states in support of Kamala Harris' election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz to defeat the extremist MAGA agenda.

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Election Countdown Friday Happy Hour Nov 22, 2024

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The Stakes Election Countdown Happy Hour: Trump Threats, J.Lo, American Girl, & the Power of Women! Join Michelle Kinney and Tara Setmayer with special guests as they dive into more on our closing ad and anthem, “American Girl,” Trump’s threats against Liz Cheney, J.Lo’s impassioned speech in Vegas, Tuckems attacked by demons, J.D. Vance’s “normal gay people” (?!) comments, shocking new Trump-Epstein tapes, and the power of women voters shaping this election.

Recorded live on November 1, 2024

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AMERICAN GIRL Nov 01, 2024

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AMERICAN GIRL our powerful new anthem for women, Trump’s Halloween Costume, MAGA hypocrisy, and more.

Watch AMERICAN GIRL performed by Laura Bell Bundy, a powerful new anthem for women, Trump’s Little Halloween Costume, MAGA pearl clutching hypocrisy, poll workers put in danger, our love for Connie Chung, and so much more. Join us!

Recorded live on October 31, 2024.

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Trump's Dictator Fetish Oct 25, 2024

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Trump’s Hitler fetish confirmed, enemies within, and… spankings?!

Recorded LIVE October 24, 2024.

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Donald Trump is Losing his Sh*t Oct 24, 2024

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As the election tightens, Donald Trump's rhetoric is reaching new extremes, especially with his attacks on women. This week, he’s taken his insults to a shocking level while the campaign trail heats up. Meanwhile, major legal decisions are shaking up the race and could play a pivotal role in the coming months. Join us as we dive into the latest developments, dissect Trump’s relentless tirades, and discuss how this all impacts the critical issues at stake this election.

Recorded on October 10, 2024.

Join Seneca Project Co-Founders Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney on The Stakes every Thursday at 7:30 PM ET.

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Melania the Grifter Oct 24, 2024

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Melania Trump’s lies about women’s rights, a PR stunt aimed at boosting Donald Trump’s image just five weeks before the election—while he’s down 20 points with women voters. We also dive into more of Vance’s debate lies and how they’re shaping the political landscape. Plus, Jack Smith’s unsealed indictment and the legal consequences Trump could face.

Recorded October 3, 2024.

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JD Vance is a Shapeshifter— VP Debate Recap Oct 24, 2024

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Dive into the key moments of the Vice Presidential Debate with special guest and Seneca Project National Press Secretary, Mallory Hagan.

Recorded LIVE on October 1, 2024.

The Seneca Project is a bipartisan superPAC, led by women, dedicated to mobilizing moderate women voters in key swing states in support of Joe Biden's re-election. With a focus on safeguarding women’s rights, healthcare access, and the preservation of democracy, we are galvanizing this crucial demographic to vote for President Biden and defeat the extremist MAGA agenda.

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