I think one of the best things you can do now is to be available in your local communities. You don’t have to be a leader there, but showing up, lending a bit of your time, or just making yourself known as an ally, especially to groups that are being targeted by this administration is helpful.

If things do get bad (job loss, no money, food scarcity) you’ll be able to fall back on the community you’re a part of.

Check out your local library for a jumping off point. Local pride centers would be happy to have you around.

I was feeling similar things (do I need go buy a gun?! No, I don’t.) and I decided that investing time in local communities is better.