So if you’re wondering about changes in our laws and governance in this next era, here are some resources I’ve pulled together that have given me a lot to think about. Enjoy:

A seven-minute synopsis with good advice:

Further Timothy Snyder series of 20 short videos from his book ON TYRANNY

Reporting standards tips, useful as self-standards: https://www.cjr.org/political_press/ten-tips-for-reporting-in-an-autocracy.php

Nonviolent resistance tips and techniques (contains additional resources):

https://wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins/?fbclid=IwY2xjawGdcRFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR3mUmSea-cIp0BRTk15IIgB4bLDwNJnG2V4zrHvXwDklJzORsBuWy9b2w_aem_uAt-HTmaxzfJDbvXbjvvSQ

Body language, projecting confidence

Centers the wisdom of older women to effect positive change, community building

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=grandmothers%20collective

Twilight of Democracy, Anne Applebaum (short book, descriptive). Appelbaum also co-hosts a podcast called https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/autocracy-in-america/

“Eichmann in Jerusalem: The Banality of Evil” by Hannah Arendt is available free online from multiple sources by googling the full name. It is easy to misunderstand and has been widely misinterpreted. Sources that distill the information include: https://hac.bard.edu/about/hannaharendt/ (2 paragraphs) and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY9wQebQAMM (2 hours, cartooned)

TED TALKS

https://www.ted.com/talks/fatma_karume_how_to_fight_for_democracy_in_the_shadow_of_autocracy?subtitle=en (Tanzania activist describes her fight)

https://www.ted.com/talks/gabriel_marmentini_how_to_be_an_active_citizen_and_spark_change?subtitle=en (individualized advice for personal activism and resistance)

https://www.ted.com/talks/samar_ali_and_clint_brewer_how_to_bridge_political_divides_from_two_friends_on_opposing_sides?subtitle=en (discarding the scare script in talking to people of different politics)

https://www.ted.com/talks/ivan_krastev_can_democracy_exist_without_trust?subtitle=en (a hard look at democracy’s difficult issues)

https://www.npr.org/2024/11/14/nx-s1-5183075/did-democrats-lose-on-the-economy-or-the-culture-wars-three-strategists-weigh-in a great analysis from some honest assessors

AND ONE FUN ONE https://www.facebook.com/gothtranssatyrdom/videos/1199807094430380/ great legal advice