I’m just gonna put the thesis statement right up front:
The republic does not depend on your convincing your Racist Uncle that his vote for Trump put millions of vulnerable people in deep jeopardy. So start breathing again.
Read MoreHere's a step-by-step guide from the French artist Maeril that's been floating around online. As she says below, we're currently seeing a rise in harassment of Muslim people, but it could work in any harassment situation.
Read MoreAre you ready to feel like a Legit Citizen?
Calling your representatives in Congress is ridiculously quick—and effective. They need to hear from constituents (and waves of constituents calling on an issue? Even better). People in the know say that handwritten letters and phone calls (not emails) are the best way to make your voice heard. Let's get used to doing it.
Today, I called about Donald Trump's appointment of Steve Bannon, Breitbart News executive chairman, to the position of White House Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor.