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Showing up is powerful. Showing up protected is even better. Whether you're marching for the first time or you're a seasoned organizer, knowing how to protect your privacy at a public demonstration is a smart and responsible part of civic participation. And with a little HOPE flair, your safety gear can become part of the movement's visual identity. Here's your guide to looking out for yourself while looking great for the cause. Reflective and Oversized Glasses The eyes are t

Are you ready for the time when our president is no longer front and center of every day? Why not start today? Narcissists, including our commander-in-chief, gain power when they are talked about, whether it is good or bad. When we talk about how he makes us angry, that gives him power over us. The most painful thing you can do to a narcissist is show them complete indifference. Don’t talk about him. Don’t say his name. Don’t put his name on protest signs. When you ignore a n

It is only by creating a movement large enough they can’t stop it that we will have the power to change the narrative. Erica Chenoweth, a political scientist at Harvard University, has created the “3.5% rule”—the idea that no government can withstand a challenge of 3.5% of its population. In the United States, 3.5% of the population is 12 million people. With 12 million people, we begin to have the power of the people to claim our future. By joining together individuals, fami