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A collection of resources to strengthen our community and build the skills we need for strategic noncooperation and effective nonviolent resistance.
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Election Administration: A Guide to State and Federal Authority
Guidance for how counties can respond to any scenarios that may interfere with voters’ rights or election administration. By Washington State’s OSOS and AGO.
Election Defense Scenarios
A field guide to preparing for and responding to threats to the 2026 elections, with 18 scenarios covering everything from voter roll purges to polling place intimidation. By Freedom Trainers
The People’s Election Playbook
A playbook with 6 steps of election defense, from activating the vote to preparing for economic noncooperation if election results aren’t honored. By Freedom Trainers.
Act Free to Be Free: A State and Local Pro-Democracy Framework
This document outlines a strategic framework for civil society to defend democracy and counter election sabotage efforts by coordinated, multi-sector actions ahead of the 2026 elections. By Freedom Trainers.
How to create a People’s Assembly for Democracy
A guide for bringing neighbors, organizers, and advocates together to identify threats to democracy, share experiences, and plan collective action. Learn how to build stronger networks, develop shared strategies, and turn ideas into action. By Standing for Democracy WA.
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.
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.
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.
Rapid Response Networks in the Twin Cities
Report that explores the details of the Twin Cities' evolving Rapid Response system for the benefit of others around the country who may soon be facing similar pressures. By CrimethInc.
Lessons Learned from Parents During ICE/CBP Occupation
Guide includes info on school patrols, rapid response near schools, supporting community needs, how allies can prepare, and talking with kids about ICE/CBP. By anonymous parents in Chicago.
Manual Sobre Seguridad
Manual práctico para defensores de derechos humanos en riesgo que ayuda a evaluar amenazas, identificar vulnerabilidades y crear planes de seguridad personal y organizacional, con estrategias, ejercicios y consejos para distintos contextos. Por Front Line Defenders.
“We the People”: Whose Rights Does the Constitution Protect?
Free lesson plan designed to help students consider not just what the Constitution says, but what it leaves out. By Zinn Education Project.