9/11 at 25 · Live public forum · NYC

The endless war turned on you.

Name: 9/11 at 25: The Endless War Turned on You — NYC Event
Start: 2026-09-13T11:00:00-04:00
Location: Manhattan

A live 9/11 25th-anniversary event in Manhattan on September 13, 2026.

Contribute & reserve admission Read the briefing

Date: Sun · Sep 13
Time: 11:00 AM
Place: Manhattan

Poster for the 9/11 at 25 NYC event featuring Jimmy Dore, three NSA whistleblowers, Brian McGinnis, Jose Vega, and other confirmed speakers — Signal acquired

Transmission 001 · Why now

Not a memorial. An accounting.

A quarter-century after the attacks, the consequences are still unfolding. War powers expanded. Surveillance became ordinary. Public trust fractured.

This live forum brings together veterans, organizers, commentators, and independent voices to examine what was built in the shadow of 9/11—and why it matters now.

The forever-war bill

What did two decades of intervention cost the people asked to fight—and the public asked to fund it?

The surveillance state

How did emergency powers become permanent infrastructure, and who is watching the watchers now?

The war comes home

What happens when tools built for distant battlefields are turned toward dissent, journalism, and everyday life?

Transmission 002 · Confirmed

The people in the room.

Featuring NSA whistleblowers William Binney, Thomas Drake, and J. Kirk Wiebe, followed by headliner Jimmy Dore, alongside veterans, organizers, commentators, and independent voices.

01 Featured speaker

William Binney

Former NSA technical director · Whistleblower A former NSA technical director and codebreaker who helped create ThinThread and exposed warrantless mass surveillance.

09 Newly confirmed

Thomas Drake

Former NSA senior executive · Whistleblower A decorated military veteran who exposed intelligence failures, government waste, and post-9/11 mass surveillance.

10 Newly confirmed

J. Kirk Wiebe

Former NSA senior intelligence analyst · Whistleblower A ThinThread team member and Meritorious Civilian Service Award recipient who challenged mass surveillance and NSA mismanagement.

11 Headliner

Jimmy Dore

Comedian, political commentator, and host of The Jimmy Dore Show An independent comedian and commentator known for challenging establishment narratives on war, media, and political power. Read the Jimmy Dore announcement

01William Binney02Russell Dobular03Jose Vega04Brian McGinnis 05Josephine Guilbeau06Rex Jones07Tim Tompkins08Guy Christensen 09Thomas Drake10J. Kirk Wiebe11Jimmy Dore

In person · Manhattan

Sunday
September 13th

Start: 11:00 AM
Location: Manhattan · Exact location sent after contribution

Be in the room

Make a contribution.
Reserve your place.

Admission is provided in connection with a contribution to Vega for Congress. The entire amount paid is a political contribution and counts toward your federal contribution limit.

Choose your contribution

Every admission requires at least $25. Giving more helps offset the cost of the forum and supports community access.

Admissions to reserve Total contribution$

Your $25 contribution reserves one admission.

Contributing above the minimum does not automatically reserve more seats. Select the exact number of people in your party.

Your information

All fields are required unless marked optional.

First name Last name Email Phone Street address Apartment / unit Optional City State ZIP code Occupation Employer

Who is attending?

Each person receives an individual admission code for check-in.

Contribution rules

Please confirm before continuing to payment.

I am a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent resident.
This contribution is made from my own funds, and funds are not being provided to me by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
I am at least eighteen years old.
I am not a federal contractor.
I am using my own personal credit card, not a corporate or business card or a card issued to another person.

I affirm that I meet the contribution rules above and understand that the entire amount is a political contribution, not a tax-deductible purchase. Yes, keep me updated on campaign news and events by email. Yes, send me recurring campaign updates and donation solicitations by text. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Consent is not required to contribute or attend.

Paid for by Vega for Congress.