1. United States
2. Iowa
3. Letter

The public deserves to know whether elected officials are aligned—directly or indirectly—with movements seeking to dismantle American democracy. I request a public response regarding any past or present support for the ideology known as the Dark Enlightenment (also called NRx or Neoreaction). This anti-democratic philosophy, created by Curtis Yarvin (aka Mencius Moldbug) and expanded by Nick Land, promotes replacing representative government with rule by unelected tech elites. It calls for the elimination of voting rights, governance through surveillance and artificial intelligence, and policies rooted in genetic hierarchy. These ideas are not hypothetical. Experts and watchdogs have documented their growing influence in U.S. politics via high-level actors and funders. Core Tenets of the Dark Enlightenment: • Democracy is obsolete and should be abolished • Citizens deserve no political voice—only the option to leave • Governance by CEOs or monarch-style rulers • Media, education, and institutions (“The Cathedral”) are propaganda tools • Surveillance and AI should control dissent • Eugenics and “human biodiversity” justify race- and class-based policy Prominent Advocates and Enablers: • Curtis Yarvin – Founder of the ideology and “Cathedral” concept • Peter Thiel – Billionaire; funds Yarvin and opposes democratic governance • Elon Musk – Implements authoritarian systems via X and Neuralink • Steve Bannon – Adopted Yarvin’s theory; reshaped Trump-era strategy • J.D. Vance – Vice President; backs Yarvin’s RAGE Plan (Retire All Government Employees) to dismantle civil service and centralize power Public Accountability Checklist — Please Respond “Yes” or “No” 1 Do you support, endorse, or sympathize with any part of this ideology?
Yes / No 2 Have you: ◦ Communicated with Yarvin, Thiel, Bannon, Musk, or affiliates about political ideas? ◦ Participated in events or forums tied to this ideology? ◦ Referenced Yarvin, Land, or related works in any public capacity?
Yes / No 3 Have you received any direct or indirect support—financial, logistical, or strategic—from individuals or groups linked to this movement?
Yes / No
If yes, please specify source, amount, and date. 4 Do you affirm—fully and unconditionally—that all people, regardless of identity or class, deserve equal rights under the Constitution, including the right to vote, speak freely, and be free from coercion or surveillance?
Yes / No 5 Will you commit to publicly rejecting any ideology that promotes authoritarianism, racial hierarchy, or replacing elected government with unelected private rule?
Yes / No Response Deadline: 14 Days Please respond publicly within 14 days. Your answers—or refusal—will be shared with constituents, civic groups, and media. This moment demands moral clarity. You were elected to serve the people—not those working to end democracy.