America is facing a broad assault on free expression and access to knowledge. Federal funding for schools, research, and libraries is being stripped away without the required legislation, and people protesting book bans and advocating for immigrant rights, transgender rights, diversity initiatives, and environmental justice are experiencing unprecedented attacks, harassment, and legal threats.

Organizations supporting these voices face defunding and dismantling. Journalists reporting on these issues and wrongdoings in the federal government now risk criminal prosecution, while peaceful protesters are targeted simply for expressing their views.

We can’t sit still while our rights are stripped away. Here are three concrete ways you can take action right now:

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