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Using Signal groups for activism
A high-level overview of Signal as a communication tool for community organizing, including some basic use cases and instructions for implementing. By Micah Flee.
A Handbook for Progressive Communicators
A handbook for progressive communicators. Includes 8 messaging principles and how to use them, sample narratives on a variety of topics, and effective real world examples. By Community Change.
Sanctuary Congregations and Harboring FAQ
An FAQ to help faith groups understand criminal laws and potential legal risks related to public declaration of "Sanctuary", Harboring, and Transporting. By the ACLU.
Power Mapping & Spectrum of Allies Worksheets
Step-by-step worksheets to guide organizations in identifying targets and methods to promote social change. By 350.
What To Do If ICE Comes to Your Workplace
Practical advice to prepare for and respond toimmigration-related actions in the workplace, including I-9 audits, raids, and targeted deportation actions. By National Immigration Law Center.
Know Your Risks for Law Enforcement Encounters
A guide to rights and risks for law enforcement encounters. Covers a variety of scenarios, digital security concerns, and considerations for vulnerable populations. By National Lawyers Guild.
User Guide for ELITE–Tool Palantir Made for ICE
ELITE lets ICE populate a map with potential deportation targets, bring up dossiers, and view an address “confidence score” based on data sourced from HHS and other government agencies. Requires paid subscription. By 404 Media.
Locking down Signal
Key privacy settings and best practices for safer Signal use. By Freedom of the Press Foundation.
Atlas of Surveillance
Database of surveillance technologies used by law enforcement across the US. Drones, body cameras, automated license plate readers, facial recognition, and more. By Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Immigrant Safety Plan
A resource to help parents plan for the care of their children (with or without status) in the event they are unable to, particularly if detained or deported. By Legal Counsel for Youth and Children.
Identifying ‘Less-Lethal’ Weapons Used By DHS
How to identify a broad range of some "less lethal" weapons used by ICE and CBP. Includes detailed descriptions and illustrations. By Bellingcat.
Security Culture For Activists
A guide to security culture and how to practice it. Covers risk assessment, how to foster group culture that promotes safety, and best practices for data security. By The Ruckus Society.
Doxxing Defense Checklist
An overview of doxxing and how to protect yourself. Covers a range of recommendations depending on your level of risk and potential exposure. By Activist Checklist.
Resilience Pod Toolkit
A guide to starting or strengthening a neighborhood resilience pod. Step-by-step guide, tips for hosting events, recommended activities, templates and more. By The Juneau Street Resilience Pod.
Perception Box
The perception box is an exercise for understanding how to craft messages to reach your target audiences and move them along the spectrum of allies. By Beautiful Trouble.
Sources of Transforming Power
An activity guide for exploring personal and shared sources of power to promote more inclusive and transformative forms of power. By We Rise.
Story Based Strategy 101
More than "good messaging". Story-based strategy is a step-by-step guide to analyzing your opposition and writing your own narrative for creating change. By The Center For Story Based Strategy.
ICE Watch Digital Security
Digital security checklist for anyone working to hold ICE accountable: filming, rapid response, foot patrols, or adopt-a-corner. By Activist Checklist.
How to Build a General Strike
Learn from Minnesota organizers, international experts on authoritarian regimes, and people preparing nationally about how to build power and prepare for a general strike. By May Day Strong.
ReadyNow! App
A free and secure mobile app designed to help immigrants prepare for possible detention and act quickly in moments of crisis. By Human Rights First.