The praying mantis is one of nature’s most fascinating creatures — a patient observer, a precise hunter, and a master of camouflage.
With 3D vision, a 180‑degree swivel on its head, and stealth that would make a spy jealous, the mantis sees what others miss. It’s been around for more than 135 million years, outlasting dinosaurs, disasters, and countless political cycles. (We relate.)
At OpenAgenda.wtf, we’ve adopted the mantis as our unofficial spirit animal — not because we’re insects, and not because some folks call us dinosaurs, but because its traits mirror the work we’re here to do.
Like the mantis, we:
• Hunt down the facts behind the issues affecting citizens — in Colorado and across the United States.
• See through the camouflage of political messaging, budget tricks, and narrative spin.
• Call out the predators — the power players who undermine transparency, accountability, or the public interest.
• Stay focused on solutions, not noise, outrage cycles, or the national whining choir.
• Stand strong for the future of Colorado and this country, grounded in constitutional rights and civic responsibility.
• Watch from every angle, connecting dots others overlook and revealing the full picture.
The mantis survives because it adapts, observes, and acts with intention. That’s the energy we bring to this project.
We hope you’ll join us — learn with us, challenge us, and help strengthen a citizen‑powered movement for clarity, truth, and fearless engagement.