When democracy is under attack, we don’t panic — we prepare. The Survival Guides category is full of practical, step-by-step strategies for staying safe, organized, and powerful in a world where the powerful want us scared and silent.
Explore Resistance Directory’s collection of organizing groups, mutual aid networks, independent media, research tools, healthcare, and community resources. Search by topic or use the category filters to find practical support and choose your next step.
Because if you’re resisting on the front lines, you better know how to stop the bleeding. This manual is a field-tested guide to saving lives Read more...
Because the people studying you already wrote the book—and now you can study it back. This is the official U.S. military field manual on counterinsurgency, Read more...
Because liberation isn’t handed over—it’s organized, trained, and fought for. BlackOUT Collective is a Black-led direct action training group specializing in building skills for protests, Read more...
Because every revolution needs a better library. The Commons Library is a massive, free collection of training guides, action plans, campaign strategies, and organizing tools Read more...
Because real change doesn’t just happen—it’s trained, practiced, and fought for. Training for Change offers powerful resources to help activists, organizers, and movement leaders build Read more...
Because resistance isn’t a vibe—it’s a skillset. How to Resist offers tactical guides, action checklists, and survival strategies for organizing under authoritarian conditions. It’s a Read more...
Because fascists are organized—and so are we. Resistance Sentinel tracks authoritarian movements, exposes corrupt power structures, and delivers strategic resistance updates straight to your inbox. Read more...
Because housing is a human right—and rent strikes are people power in action. Black Rose Anarchist Federation offers a collection of tactical guides and resources Read more...
Because hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up—and maybe a lockbox handy. This free, comprehensive manual covers everything from community defense to protest Read more...
