• Flight: Some people will avoid or minimize any political engagement; 
• Freeze: Others feel so overwhelmed and powerless they will shut down, unable to do anything; 
• Fawn: Fear may drive others to appease or give in to those in power; or  
• Fight: We must fight back! Anti-democratic actors want us to feel defeated in order to make us compliant and/or immobile. Instead, everyone must commit to doing their part in defense of our democracy.

When we collectively rise up and challenge those in power, we make a difference. That includes you — because you have a voice. You have power.  

If you doubt that your grassroots activism can make a difference, consider this: Harvard political scientist Dr. Erica Chenoweth analyzed hundreds of twentieth-century violent revolutions and nonviolent campaigns worldwide. Their research revealed two things: (1) nonviolent tactics are more effective, and (2) achieving sweeping change requires only about 3.5% of the population, and often less, to engage in nonviolent collective grassroots action. 

So, what will you do to defend democracy?  

In this blog, I provide tips for engaging in some (but certainly not all) common grassroots activist tactics. The strategies are usually not difficult, but they do require initiative, persistence, and courage. Decide what tactics are best for you and take action! As long as you’re doing something, you’re making a difference."

Read the  full article here: Grassroots Activism: How You Can Take Action!