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.
Crisis Lines
If you or anyone you care about needs help, these lines are free and confidential.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988. Suicide, self-harm, and mental health crisis. 24/7.
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline — 800.656.HOPE (4673), text HOPE to 64673, or chat at rainn.org/hotline. 24/7, English and Spanish.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788. 24/7.
- Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline — 800.422.4453, or text GO to the same number.
- Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741. 24/7.
- Trans Lifeline — peer support for trans people.
- The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ youth crisis support. 24/7.
- National Alliance for Eating Disorders — 866-662-1235, weekdays 9am–7pm ET. Staffed by licensed therapists; not a 24/7 crisis line.
You do not have to be in danger to call. These lines are for anyone who needs to talk.
Democracy & Civic Rights
- Democracy Forward — The People’s Guide to Project 2025
- ACLU — Project 2025 Explained
- PEN America — Project 2025 Report
- Register to Vote — Vote.org
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
- Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
- NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness
- Psychology Today Therapist Finder
- Trans Lifeline — peer support for trans people
- The Trevor Project — LGBTQ+ youth crisis support
Staying informed is important. So is taking care of yourself while you do it.
Reading from Our Community
What Trans Kids (Like Me) Need To Survive A Trump Presidency — by mk zariel.
A first-person guide to supporting trans youth through political crisis.
Bad A** Feminists — by Tammi Markowitz Inscho.
On showing up, even imperfectly, for the things that matter.
Like Our Children, Lawmakers Became Prey
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.