Choose Democracy stands against Trump’s authoritarian regime.

We’re democracy-loving people. We share practical actions and lessons from around the globe to fight autocrats.

What can I do to fight authoritarianism?

Starting points on how to orient and help fight authoritarianism:

People arm-in-arm with talk bubble above them

1. Get with others to act

2. Pressure a pillar of support to defect

3. Devote yourself to a long-term project

Read complete guide: “What can I do to fight authoritarianism?”

Get ideas and inspiration from stories of resistance at: 

Honoring the many responses to Renee Nicole Good’s murder

by Daniel Hunter published in Waging Nonviolence

Timely lessons for keeping people safe in the streets

by Eileen Flanagan published in Waging Nonviolence

Feeling powerless doesn’t mean you are powerless

by Daniel Hunter, published in Waging Nonviolence

Democracy is a Verb

International lessons on fighting full-blown authoritarianism from Waging Nonviolence

Mutual Aid 101 – 120-minute training

HOPE-PV – 120-minute training

Choose-your-own-adventure: What will you do now that Trump has won?
A dynamic exploration of how you want to respond — and different options. Written before the election.
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