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For those in the LGBTQ+ community in the United States, the Human Rights Campaign is providing state-by-state information about laws affecting different LGBTQ+ populations in all 50 states. If you're traveling, you can text "MYSTATE" to 472472 to get localized information about the laws in your state and a link to a more comprehensive guidebook. More information from them, including the fact that they've declared a national emergency for LGBTQ+ USAmericans, can be found here and here.

teaotter

If your friends are wondering what they can do to help the Democrats in the election this year, there's a new website that can help.

Crush The Midterms is a simple tool that asks you a few questions (whether or not you're registered, what kinds of issues interest you, your zip code) and crafts a plan of action and a personal list of important dates -- like the voting registration deadline in your area.

You can transfer that list directly to an electronic calendar. (The list doesn't mention 'check your registration right before the deadline and make sure it's ok,' but that should absolutely be on everyone's to-do list!)

....

North Carolina is one of the worst states for voter suppression tactics that target registered voters. This year, there's an app available that will monitor your registration for any changes. You can find out how it works here at NC GoVote.

I'm hoping more apps like it appear for other states!

executrix

What to do about sham town halls:

https://www.indivisibleguide.com/resources-2/sham-town-halls

tanaqui

From

ninja007:

Since they've decided they're going to sell our internet web browsing history and IP addresses to the highest bidder, a friend suggested we start using VPNs.

Here's an excellent link: https://qz.com/945261/how-to-get-a-personal-vpn-and-why-you-need-one-now/

If you already use a VPN, feel free to share your experiences of it in the comments. (There's a link buried in the middle of the article linked above -- which really is excellent! -- that compares VPN providers on a number of measures: https://thatoneprivacysite.net/vpn-comparison-chart/)

executrix

http://lifehacker.com/5859590/how-to-protest-safely-and-legally

tanaqui

(Happy US Thanksgiving to those that celebrate it!)

From

branchandroot:

So, yesterday I went and submitted my paperwork for passport renewal, which I had to do from scratch because I changed my name since the last one. As a public service, here are tips for others who may be doing the same.

Read the rest of the post here for great advice on what information you'll need to fill out the form, whether you need an appointment at the acceptance facility, payment, what ID to take, and all sorts of other really useful information.

tanaqui

From

siderea:

Americans and people living in the USA:

Here is a list of things you can do to prepare for your own safety and well-being in a variety of possible unfortunate futures that look more likely under the Trump administration.

I was thinking of issuing one item per week, to keep people from getting overwhelmed with the scale of it, but I know different people will have different priorities, so here it all is. Seriously, please do not try to do this all in one rush, lest you overwhelm yourself, and become paralyzed unable to do any of it.

[...]

So your first task is to take this list and make your own version, ordered in accord with your own priorities and exigencies.

Read the rest of the post and view the list here. There's also lot of really good discussion in the comments.

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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18	19	20	21	22	23	24
25	26	27	28	29	30	31

Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Links and Positive Action for the next Four Years

Entries tagged with preparedness

Resources: Human Rights Campaign's travel guide

Crush the Midterms and NC GoVote

What to Do If Your Rep Plays Possum

Protecting your privacy following changes to online privacy law

Oldie But Goodie: How to Protest Safely and Legally

Bureaucracy, oh god

Preparing: A To-Do List

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