2. Form alliances across religion, race, party, and class so that “us vs. them” narratives cannot take root as easily.

3 Stand up publicly when targeted groups are attacked. Attend protests, speak out in workplaces, faith communities, and schools, and protect those who are threatened.

The echo of earlier regimes is unmistakable:

“We’re just enforcing the law.”

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

1. Use lawful civil disobedience, strikes, boycotts, and professional ethics codes to avoid becoming an instrument of repression.

When new policies start targeting, silencing, or excluding when power concentrates in the hands of an executive (President/dictator) “for security’s sake”, historians recognize the rhythm.

Not exactly the same, but I just had a friend ask me more questions about my absent father. I realized I knew the story, but it just never came up in conversation. It led to so many more conversations

Democracy faltered but did not fall,
Through broken glass and echoed call.
Let us remember that fateful day,
And vow such darkness won’t hold sway. (3/3)

A crowd, a crowd, ’twas their intent,
To shatter the halls where the Congress went.
With flags in hand and anger below,
The seat of the nation laid under woe. (2/3)