cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/761

cross-posted from: https://possum.news/post/334

1)Do not obey in advance.

2)Defend institutions against capture and collapse.

3)Contest one-party rule. (It defaults to oppression.)

4)Challenge signs and symbols of hate or loyalty.

5)Remember and champion professional ethics.

6)Resist paramilitaries pushing violence into politics.

7)Be ready to say "no" to unlawful orders.

8)Stand out; set an example and others will follow.

9)Be mindful of parroting others words; read widely. TIMOTHY SNYDER: TWENTY LESSONS FROM THE TWENTIETH CENTURY

10)Believe in truth, not lies or wishful thinking.

11)Investigate; verify information, follow sources you trust to do the same, and share what you learn.

12)Make eye contact and small talk; be observant, break down barriers, and learn whom to trust.

13)Go outside and take action with others in person.

14)Protect your privacy; don't indulge in distractions. "In politics, being deceived is no excuse." Leszek Kotakowski

15)Donate to and participate in good causes.

16)Seek out and learn from peers in other countries. STAY INFORMED

17)Call out manipulative or divisive language. federalnewsnetwork.com

18)Keep calm when the crisis arrives; do not give up. propublica.org

19)Be patriotic by advancing ideals, not grievances. ground.news

20)Be as courageous as you can. snyder.substack.com

This is not an ad. I'm sharing these because the crisis is here, truth still has power, and I refuse to give up. Will you?

"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty." Wendell Phillips