A Few Minutes a Day to Resist Authoritarianism Safely
You can make a difference without leaving home, as part of your normal activities. Sharing accurate information helps counter misinformation and keeps people informed. Small actions add up.
Here’s how to help:
- Keep a one-page reference sheet with trusted links handy (e.g., in your car or bag).
- Share useful posts on social media, including groups. Reposting increases visibility, because platform algorithms limit reach on any individual post.
- Clarify misleading claims with clear, calm responses. For example, label inaccurate terms like calling peaceful protests “insurrections” as misinformation.
- Verify claims using FactCheckHub, a custom Google search covering Snopes, PolitiFact, Reuters, NPR, and more: https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=c1f76129f108b4807
Focus on sharing reliable resources. Here are some to start with:
- FactCheckHub: Your custom Google search to verify (or refute) claims using Snopes, PolitiFact, Reuters, NPR, etc. https://cse.google.com/cse?cx=c1f76129f108b4807
- Protest Safety Toolkit: Practical safety tips for U.S. protests, already in your post. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10ourH2YzJuBQvxI4tzeoGhIaoYLfYvvM?usp=sharing
- Indivisible’s Protest Resources: Offers guides for organizing and participating in peaceful protests, including “Hands Off!” campaigns. https://indivisible.org/resource/protest-toolkit
- ACLU Protest Rights Guide: Details legal protections for protesters in the U.S., including responses to excessive force. https://www.aclu.org/issues/free-speech/rights-protesters
These tools are public and printable. Every small share or correction helps keep accurate information circulating.
