The Institute for Museum and Library Services was recently defunded which puts cultural and literary resources for communities at huge risk. Read this article about the importance of protecting public libraries. Follow American Library Association through emails or social media to hear about impactful measures. Get a library card with your local library! 

Check out this very complete list of ways you can monetarily support our National Parks. Encourage your congressional representatives to stand up for National Parks staff. Talk to your friends and family who voted for Trump and Republican representatives supporting him - remind them of the lands they love and why they are so important to protect.

Download 5 Calls App to get a quick list of folks to call and a script to read. (We know, we've said call your reps 5,000 times.) Check your sources and make sure you are getting accurate information. If you need help with media literacy, reach out to our email and we can set you up with some one-on-one time or local resources. Follow independent news organizations like Democracy Now, Ground News, ProPublica, and (while it's not independent, it is relatively reliable) - NPR.

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting recently lost all national funding and closed their doors. This means that all local PBS, NPR, OPB stations are at risk. Become a member of your local station. Listen to NPR, watch PBS, download their apps - the more folks using this resource, the better numbers they have to show the federal government their use.

Federal employees are losing their jobs at an alarming rate. Show your support for them at local protests (including May 18th, 2pm at Peace Corner), write to your representatives about your concerns, and if you are a federal employee who lost their job, tell your story.