FWIW, many of the elder gays/lesbians I know are getting armed and learning/teaching to shoot. Other folks are migrating to safer places to provide a pathway to safety for trans people. Straight allies are training in resistance, de-escalation, wasting fash time and resources. Others are training skills and tactics best mentioned in person.
To be clear, I think we need a lot more of it. And we need to connect, grow, share, provide mutual aid, etc offline (or on encrypted platforms) more as well. Everyone whose heart isn’t rotten has a role that they can play, and an amount of risk they’re in the position to take on. It’s not on the shoulders of those who are targeted, but community, connectivity, and working for a cause can be great ways to counter hopelessness and despair. Find it where and how you can, survive, stay safe, and know you are loved.
FWIW, many of the elder gays/lesbians I know are getting armed and learning/teaching to shoot. Other folks are migrating to safer places to provide a pathway to safety for trans people. Straight allies are training in resistance, de-escalation, wasting fash time and resources. Others are training skills and tactics best mentioned in person.
To be clear, I think we need a lot more of it. And we need to connect, grow, share, provide mutual aid, etc offline (or on encrypted platforms) more as well. Everyone whose heart isn’t rotten has a role that they can play, and an amount of risk they’re in the position to take on. It’s not on the shoulders of those who are targeted, but community, connectivity, and working for a cause can be great ways to counter hopelessness and despair. Find it where and how you can, survive, stay safe, and know you are loved.