Right now, people in the U.S. are watching their rights disappear. Some feel scared. Some feel angry. Others don’t know what to do. But here’s the truth: People have fought back against unfair leaders before—and won.
They didn’t need weapons. They used nonviolent action instead. And there’s a website that teaches how they did it. It’s called the Global Nonviolent Action Database (GNAD), and it’s a treasure chest of real stories about how people have stopped injustice using smart, peaceful strategies.
What’s Happening in the U.S.?
A leader who doesn’t respect democracy is a dangerous thing. When a president ignores laws, spreads lies, and takes away people’s rights, that’s called authoritarianism. This is how dictatorships start.
We’ve seen the warning signs:
- Attacks on voting rights – making it harder for citizens to vote.
- Silencing the press – pretending reporters the enemy when they’re owned by the same billionaires currently profiting from the regime’s actions.
- Punishing protesters – arresting people for speaking out.
- Spreading hate – encouraging violence against groups of people.
If this keeps going, we could lose our freedom to speak, vote, and live safely. But history shows us that people can stop this—if they take action.
How Do We Fight Back Without Violence?
Violence plays into the hands of authoritarians. They want people to fight so they can bring in more police, more control, and more fear. But nonviolent resistance is stronger because it takes away their power.
That’s where the Global Nonviolent Action Database comes in. This website collects thousands of real-life examples of people fighting back without weapons.
- Workers in Poland used strikes to bring down an unfair government.
- Women in Iceland stopped their country for a day to demand equal rights.
- Black Americans in the Civil Rights Movement used boycotts and sit-ins to defeat racist laws.
How Can You Use This Website?
- Learn what works – Read stories about movements that won their battles.
- Find ideas – Discover 200+ ways to protest, resist, and make change.
- Join forces – Connect with groups already organizing peaceful actions.
- Stay inspired – See proof that people like you have changed the world before—and can do it again.
Don’t Just Watch—Act!
If you’re worried about losing your rights, you’re not alone. People all over the country feel the same way. The good news? There’s a roadmap for fighting back, and it’s been tested by people before us.
Go to the Global Nonviolent Action Database today. Read. Learn. Take action. Because no leader is more powerful than millions of people refusing to obey.
The time to resist is now—and we already have the tools to win.