Protests and demonstrations let people act collectively and speak with one voice. They can be a show of strength, a message to political leaders and a way to connect with likeminded citizens. No Kings regularly draws millions of people to their rallies across the U.S.A. in locations ranging from major cities to small towns. They offer many ways to get involved. You can attend upcoming events in your area, get trained in organizing or spread the word through social media.

Books, podcasts, videos and other media are indispensable tools for understanding the autocratic playbook – and how to fight for freedom and democracy. Contemporary experts like Timothy Snyder, Anne Applebaum, Jason Stanley, Heather Cox Richardson, Matthew McWilliams and Steven Hassan address the specific threat posed by Trump’s brand of Americanized authoritarianism.