STAND UNITED against political violence

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Overview
We're living in an age of information warfare, where truth is often lost in the noise and growing polarization pushes us into echo chambers, eroding trust in each other. This "Us vs Them" climate can create the conditions for political violence. Yet, one belief still unites most of us: political violence has no place in our democracy.

Our mission: to empower citizens with clear, accurate information on the issues that impact their lives most - through storytelling and fostering open and constructive dialogue.

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Who We Are
Stand United is an initiative from The University of Chicago’s Project on Security and Threats (CPOST). We are a non-partisan, non-profit research organization that has advised administrations from both political parties for decades. We have aligned with creative forces to execute media campaigns designed to help protect and strengthen democracy, while fostering a commitment to free speech and positive political action.
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The University of Chicago is widely regarded as the most non-partisan school in America. We are dedicated to debate, diversity of opinion, and the pursuit of knowledge. We are guided by the Chicago Principles, which are intended to demonstrate a commitment to freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
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Who We Are
Independent media surpasses mainstream media's reach and influence by building loyal communities and amplifying reach in unprecedented ways. We are building a visionary independent media company that reshapes the media landscape through conversations, films, stories, campaigns, and experiences. 

WTP will entertain, inform, inspire action, empower audiences, and drive positive change. 
WTP represents the
voice of those who
matter most:
We 

The
People.

Surveys and data consistently show that an overwhelming majority of Americans across political, geographic, and demographic lines reject political violence as unacceptable.

What we do
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Campaigns
Our Stand United campaigns harness the power of storytelling, social media, audience engagement, and viral content through "Moments That Matter".
Content Creation 
Producing high-quality, human-centered, impactful narratives that entertain, inspire, and inform across all facets of culture. Films, podcasts, shorts, stories, newsletters.
Impact Campaigns
Driving  change with strategic initiatives that amplify critical issues and build momentum for grassroot communities to take action.
Research
Data-driven research on issues to provide critical knowledge to citizens, policymakers, scholars, and the public.
Message Testing
We use innovative methods, tools and AI to discover the messages that unite us, spark understanding, and drive change.
Policy and National Security
We are commited to advancing knowledge on major international and national security issues relevant to scholars and policymakers.

We are building a community around what unites Americans: a shared commitment to democracy, the freedom to make ones views heard, and rejection of political violence and extremism.

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PEOPLE
We have deep roots in entertainment, media, storytelling, impact campaigns, immersive entertainment experiences, and education. We’ve worked with some of the world’s largest studios, brands, NGOs, educators, and leadership organizations. We’ve also worked on grassroots community initiatives and campaigns designed to create change at the local level.
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WE THE PEOPLE CAMPAIGN
Our first campaign, We The People, leverages the power of storytelling, social media, audience participation, and viral content. We create “Moments That Matter,”  short form videos where the audience is an observer and a co-creator. These authentic, human-centered stories offer a powerful way to meet people where they are - highlighting real struggles  - and igniting conversations in communities that can channel anger into action.
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CONTENT

Breaking
Barriers,
Building Bridges

We challenge misinformation and divisive narratives by providing clear-eyed, factual storytelling that informs and inspires through sharable videos and authentic testimonies of real people.

Stories:
Unfiltered,
Curious,
Real

    Join the dialogue 

    and be part of the change.

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    SHAREABLE MEDIA

    Custom content to share across social media platforms

    APRIL 5 - HANDS OFF RALLY, WASHINGTON DC

    GOVERNOR SHAPIRO PRESS CONFERENCE

    APRIL 5 - HANDS OFF RALLY, CHICAGO

    APRIL 5 - HANDS OFF RALLY, DENVER

    APRIL 5 - HANDS OFF RALLY TESTIMONIAL, CHICAGO

    JANUARY 6 TESTIMONIAL

    “Violence brings only temporary victories; nonviolence brings permanent victories.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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