This obviously isn't meant to be an exhaustive list. For one, may of the resources I hold onto are centered around Los Angeles. I hope, however, that you will all take something useful away from it; we are counting on you.

Enjoy your turkey tomorrow, US friends.

Learn ways you can protect your and your friends online! The Electronic Frontier Foundation, a nonprofit centered around digital privacy and free speech online and has created a surveillance self-defense toolkit to help people secure their communications and data. ssd.eff.org

Attend a workshop to learn more about meaningful activism and advocacy. Court Watch LA holds training seminars for assisting in criminal and immigration courts. Everybody Los Angeles holds regular workshops centered around protesting, including guidance on personal safety at protests. »

Educate yourself about current events to avoid spreading fear and misinformation. Instead of screaming about ICE being everywhere, consider screaming AND sharing helpful resources ⸺ like contact info to volunteer groups, mutual aid, and legal assistance. »

Take time to look up grassroot efforts in your area/State protecting immigrants and at-risk individuals. See what they might need that you can provide: money, supplies, volunteers, etc. If nothing else, follow them on social media and boost their posts to give them greater visibility. »

Ge joins the growing number of BIPOC victims to die in 🧊 custody (NPR reported at least 20 in October). His family is suing.

I ask you, xiv enjoyers (and randoms who've found your way here somehow, hello!), not to succumb to despair. Instead, learn how you can help ⸺ because you CAN help. »