Rising stars in Democratic Party back new proposal for ‘Project 2029’

Published June 29, 2026 12:02pm ET



Several leaders in the Democratic Party are backing a new technology initiative seeking to lay the policy groundwork for the 2028 presidential race that poses as a counterweight to Republicans’ Project 2025. 

Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) this week endorsed the “Kids Over Clicks” technology proposal from Project 2029, the policy framework led by a political operative with ties to former Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. Project 2029 will initially target large technology companies by focusing on internet regulations for children, but will also prioritize hot topics such as artificial intelligence, the border, and healthcare, according to Semafor. The “Kids Over Clicks” technology proposal calls for narrowing protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act that shield social media platforms from liability for content created by third parties. It is backed by Democratic figures ranging from Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) to American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten. 

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