Sunday, January 18, 2026

2. Engage in Civic and Political Processes — Even When They Feel Rigged

Authoritarian-leaning governments often rely on public disengagement. Participation is a form of resistance.

  • Vote in every election, especially local ones

  • Support independent candidates or parties that advocate democratic reforms

  • Join or volunteer for civic organizations

  • Attend city council meetings

  • Push for transparency laws, open-data policies, and oversight mechanisms

Small-scale political pressure accumulates. Many major democratic reforms began with local-level activism.

No comments:

Post a Comment