About This Guide
A nonpartisan resource built on research, designed for everyone.
Our Mission
The Civic Resilience Guide exists to provide clear, accurate, and actionable information to help people understand their rights, protect their communities, and participate effectively in democracy.
We believe that informed citizens are essential to a functioning democracy. This guide is designed to be useful for all Americans regardless of political affiliation, immigration status, or background.
Our Principles
Research-Based
All information is drawn from academic research, legal expertise, and guidance from established civil liberties organizations. We cite our sources.
Nonpartisan
We present information without partisan framing. Constitutional rights and civic engagement belong to all Americans, regardless of political affiliation.
Nonviolent
We emphasize nonviolent approaches because research consistently shows they are more effective and lead to better outcomes for democracy.
Free for Everyone
All content is freely available. We believe civic information should never be behind a paywall.
Our Sources
This guide draws on research and guidance from:
- Academic Research: Erica Chenoweth (Harvard), Gene Sharp, Jonathan Haidt, and peer-reviewed studies on nonviolent movements and civic engagement
- Civil Liberties Organizations: ACLU, National Immigration Law Center, Immigrant Legal Resource Center
- Democracy Organizations: Brennan Center for Justice, Freedom House, Human Rights Watch
- Nonviolence Research: International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, Waging Nonviolence
- Legal Resources: National Lawyers Guild, state bar associations
All claims are sourced. You can find specific citations within each guide section.
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