Resources for Difficult Times

We live in complicated, often frightening times. This page exists because
we believe that being human means staying informed, staying connected, and
staying in the fight — whatever that looks like for you. Here you’ll find
resources on democracy and civic rights, immigration, mental health support,
and reading that reminds us we are not alone. We update this page regularly.
If you know of something that belongs here,
tell us.

Democracy & Civic Rights

Local elections shape your schools, your police, your courts.
Your vote in your town matters as much as any national race.

Immigration & Know Your Rights

Whether you are undocumented, have family members who are, or want
to support your neighbors — knowing the law is the first step.

Mental Health & Healing

Staying informed is important. So is taking care of yourself while you do it.

Reading from Our Community

Browse all essays in our
Activism and
Courage archives.

What We’re Reading This Month

February 2026

  • On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder — 20 lessons from the 20th century
    on resisting authoritarianism. Short, essential, worth rereading.
  • The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee — on how racism costs everyone,
    and what solidarity actually looks like.
  • Queer Ultraviolence — recommended by mk zariel in their essay
    on trans survival.