If you can't make it to No Kings Protest, here's some things you Can do!
* Go to your library and find the postcard writing station to keep Inter Library Loans & that funding available.
- this was funded by the Institute of Museums and Library Services (IMLS, which was Doge'd right after POTUS fired LOC's head of staff) and per announcement from Minnesota Services, South Dakotas ILL services have already shut down due to lack of funding.
The library might even be sending the postcards out for you, but tell your representatives where to stick their budget cutting habits , and how important libraries & museums are to you.
* call your reps & mail them about how you believe in the No Kings protest and why
* do what you can to help the protestors - spread peaceful protest videos on the internet, and don't spread false or ai videos. Confirm your sources and Post your Sources on the social media's.
* if someone seems to need help near your house, check on them and assist if it is safe for you to do so.
* don't call the police on anyone unless your life is being actively threatened (which should be the default level)
* if someone is being threatened by police in front of you, observe safely until it is apparent someone is in need of immediate assistance.
Definitely call 911 on the police acting out of line, they might get called off or get called by a superior officer & be forced to de-escalate themselves & situation.
* know where you are, lead any 911 calls with your location and your name and what kind of help you need.
* show solidarity with protestors. If anyone calls them names or implies they're rioters, tell that person you no longer wish to have this line of conversation with them; you believe in the Constitutional Rights of all Americans for 1st amendment and due process.
Sanction bad behavior through social exclusion where needed, and advise what they can do to get in your good graces.
* buy stamps and postcards from local offices/shops and be ready to send "RESIGN NOW" cards to the White House
* encourage anyone who complains about Trump and ask them when the last time they had a break from the news turmoil was
* send letters into your local news stations/editors about their coverage and point out their biases.
*send Trump a "You Stink" birthday card.