sociologist Jennifer Walter on what's happening in the US and what to do about it

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2. Which leads to gnashing of teeth and rending of garments,

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much whining about how nobody's doing anything!!, and sneering at those who point out that responding to the firehose of shit will require a measured response aimed at specific targets, which can't happen in a week. So much good advice in the OP: We can't just stuff all the shit back into the firehose and shoot it right back at them; we need calibrated pressure washers aimed at specific piles of shit. As individuals we can't keep track of it all but we can take specific issues, maybe volunteer for or contribute to an organization that's litigating in that area (e.g., ACLU). Pay attention to trusted sources; don't jump to conclusions or jerk a knee or panic on account of what some rando posted on social media. Resist being overwhelmed before trying to do anything else. Assume nothing.