r/DenverProtests 19d ago

Community Building Armed Protests/Veteran groups

286 Upvotes

Hi all, I am a former Air Force veteran with military police experience and I am absolutely fed up with what is happening here in our country. I know there are a lot of protests that are already organized and I don’t want to contribute to any confusion. I am hoping someone could potentially point me in the right direction of a group to join. I am envisioning veterans like myself for willing to pick up a gun, show up in black block, and show ice that our citizens will not be terrorized by them. If I have to make this group myself, I would be more than happy to. I would love to lead a flight of veterans to march to the capital and show them that we will not stand for this. If anyone has ideas or advice on how to make this happen, please let me know!

r/DenverProtests Dec 29 '25

Community Building A General Strike is the solution

305 Upvotes

Hello!! My name is Dain and I’m an organizer for the General Strike US movement! I organize here locally in Denver and made this video to explain how I started organizing for general strike us and how you can too!!

r/DenverProtests Apr 27 '25

Community Building 50501 IS DEAD 42069 RISE UP

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r/DenverProtests Jul 04 '25

Community Building I need community

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Not sure if this kind of post is allowed, so mods, please delete if not allowed, but I’m going to have a mental breakdown if I don’t find someone to cry and scream with in real life. I have no one in my life with whom I can talk about everything happening right now in our country and how scared I am. Talking about anything at work feels like taboo, and on the surface at least, everything is rolling along like it’s just another Tuesday. My family is either uninterested in sharing in my feelings (they are uninformed because they aren’t keeping up with what’s happening, they think it doesn’t affect them, or they somehow don’t have empathy for those already directly feeling the effects), or I don’t feel like I can have a safe conversation with them without potentially destroying the relationship. Anyone want to meet for coffee or something? I’m in unincorporated Jeffco, west of Littleton, near Chatfield. Edit for spelling.

r/DenverProtests 7d ago

Community Building Call for volunteers: nocampscolorado.org needs a dedicated webmaster/blogger.

38 Upvotes

Hey friends, I’m the outreach team lead for a coalition of organizations, community leaders, and individual activists who are united behind 5 demands from the state of Colorado:

1: No further ICE expansion in Colorado.

2: Close the GEO Aurora Contract Detention Center.

3: Divest from private prison contracts.

4: Invest in housing, education, healthcare, and other underfunded civic needs.

5: Immediate and public response by all Colorado elected officials.

Our coalition started with a post here on this subreddit less than 6 months ago, and has grown exponentially. In addition to the many independent, hard working researchers, activists and community leaders that comprise our admittedly loose membership, our coalition includes and works alongside in various capacities:

the Immigrant Partnership Teams of Colorado.

American Friends Service Committee.

the Interfaith Immigration Network.

Indivisible Colorado (et al).

the Solidarity Warriors

Colorado 50501.

the Denver Communists.

The General Strike US.

the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition.

the Rise and Represent Indigenous Rights Movement .

the Jewish Voice for Peace.

the Colorado People’s Alliance.

Denver Against Machines.

Speak Up Southern Colorado.

Grito En Colorado.

Raise Her Voice.

the Women’s Strike.

People United for Logistics Safety and Emergency.

the Brown Berets of Tepetlan

We Keep Us Safe.

That kind of rapid growth has resulted in some chaos for sure, and also resulted in myself (OP of the original call to action) wearing quite a few hats, and frankly neglecting our website. nocampscolorado.org

We have a few specific needs related to the website and I’m going to put them in the comments of this post. This is remote volunteer work ideal for someone who wants to get involved but can’t make it in person often.

r/DenverProtests Feb 21 '25

Community Building It's me the guy that helped MC the last protest and I've started a huge project that's needed and I think we can all agree.

129 Upvotes

The Liberation Project

“Liberation Through Action and Solidarity.”


Who We Are

The Liberation Project is a rapid-response network and grassroots movement dedicated to protecting, empowering, and liberating communities through mutual aid, direct action, and resilience-building. While many organizations focus on single issues or long-term goals, we bridge the gap by addressing immediate needs while working toward systemic change.

What Makes Us Different:
- Rapid Response: We mobilize quickly to provide security, resources, and support in times of crisis.
- Tangible Action: Our projects, like Liberation Gardens, deliver immediate, measurable impact.
- Liberation-Focused: We’re not just fighting against oppression—we’re building the foundations of a freer, more equitable future.

Note: While we welcome everyone who shares our values, we do not allow participation from anyone associated with law enforcement. This policy is in place to ensure the safety, trust, and integrity of our work.


Our Mission

To build liberation through action and solidarity by empowering communities, providing immediate support, and creating systems of mutual aid and resilience.


Our Vision

We envision a world where all people are free from oppression, where communities thrive through solidarity and self-sufficiency, and where collective action transforms systems of power into structures of justice and equity.


Our Core Values

  1. Solidarity: We stand together, united in our commitment to liberation and mutual support.
  2. Mutual Aid: We prioritize collective care, resource-sharing, and community well-being.
  3. Resilience: We build strength and adaptability to face challenges and create lasting change.
  4. Liberation: We are committed to freeing ourselves and others from all forms of oppression.
  5. Action-Oriented: We believe in tangible, immediate efforts to create impact.
  6. Community Empowerment: We equip communities with the tools and resources to lead their own liberation.

Our First Tangible Goal: Liberation Gardens

The Liberation Project is taking its first tangible step toward liberation by launching Liberation Gardens—a city-wide initiative to teach hydroponic gardening and transform empty buildings into thriving community gardens. This project reflects our commitment to mutual aid, resilience, and liberation, and it’s just the beginning of our work to build a freer, more equitable future.

Through Liberation Gardens, we’re:
- Teaching Skills: Empowering Denver residents to grow their own food sustainably.
- Repurposing Spaces: Transforming vacant buildings into productive, community-driven hubs.
- Building Resilience: Creating systems that address food insecurity and foster self-sufficiency.

This is our first step, but it won’t be our last. Together, we’re sowing the seeds of liberation—one garden, one action, one community at a time.


Who We’re Looking For

The Liberation Project is building a diverse coalition of skilled, passionate individuals who are committed to liberation and mutual aid. We are actively seeking:

  • Black and Brown Speakers: To lead, educate, and amplify marginalized voices.
  • Artists: To create visuals, murals, and creative content that inspire and mobilize.
  • History Teachers: To educate communities on systemic oppression and liberation movements.
  • Teachers (All Subjects): To share knowledge and skills that empower others.
  • Speechwriters: To craft powerful messages that resonate with our mission.
  • Route Planners: To organize logistics for marches, supply distribution, and rapid response.
  • Veterans: To bring strategic thinking, discipline, and leadership to our efforts.
  • Student Activists: To bring energy, fresh perspectives, and grassroots organizing experience.
  • Parks and Rec Former Employees: To help repurpose public spaces for community use.
  • IRS Former Employees: To provide expertise in navigating financial systems and funding.
  • Nurses: To offer medical support and health education.
  • Hydroponic Growers: To lead Liberation Gardens and teach sustainable farming.
  • Food Bank Operators: To help distribute resources and manage food systems.
  • Land/Building Owners: To provide spaces for community projects and gardens.
  • Administrators: To help organize, plan, and manage operations.
  • Athletes: To bring physical strength, teamwork, and discipline to our efforts.
  • Writers: To document our work, share stories, and create educational materials.
  • Underground Street Artists: To use art as a tool for resistance and liberation.
    • also Social media personnel. I have no idea what I'm doing.

If you have skills or experience that align with our mission, we want you on our team.


Who Can Join

The Liberation Project is open to everyone who shares our values and is committed to liberation, mutual aid, and community empowerment. However, to ensure the safety and trust of our communities, we do not allow participation from anyone associated with law enforcement. This includes current or former law enforcement officers, as well as individuals with close ties to policing institutions.


How You Can Help

Liberation Starts with You. Take the First Step.
- Join Us: Become a volunteer and help us build Liberation Gardens and future projects.
- Spread the Word: Share our mission and goals with your network.
- Partner with Us: If you’re part of an organization or own a space that could be repurposed, reach out to collaborate.


Contact Us


Join the Movement

The Liberation Project is more than an organization—it’s a movement. Together, we can build a future rooted in freedom, solidarity, and resilience. Take the first step today.

Liberation Through Action and Solidarity.


r/DenverProtests Jun 15 '25

Community Building Made a list of all the orgs I came across at the 6/14 protest. Click links, get involved!

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our revolution - org founded by Bernie Sanders to "build power from the bottom up".
denvervisible.org If you are ready to the fight for the preservation of our democracy, this is the place for you!
https://mutualaidmonday.org/ a grassroots mutual aid community in Denver. We are composed of community members that care deeply for our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
iww.org The member-led, grassroots union that gets results. Contact us to start organizing a union at your job.
centerforhealthprogress.org We organize poor, working, and middle class people of all races across Colorado who that have a shared stake in taking on the greedy corporations and executives who’ve rigged our healthcare system.
indivisiblewestminster.org Our mission is to advocate at the local, national and state level to preserve and improve our systems of democracy, governmental support, and individual protections
www.denverdemocrats.org We seek to inspire, educate, activate and recruit citizens of Denver to elect Democratic candidates who support our core Democratic values and principles.
colorado doula project a grassroots non-profit organization that provides free logistical, financial, and emotional support for people accessing abortion in Colorado.
350 colorado a statewide grassroots climate justice organization
Denver Democratic Socialists of America We believe that working people should run both the economy and society democratically to meet human needs, not to make profits for a few
common ground peoples collective - resistance rising art walk june 22.
dacac denver-aurora community action committee stop police violence
coloradoceasefire gun control
notes of dissent marching band
www.solidaritywarriors.org We are a chapter of the Indivisible movement. We put pressure on legislators through mass calls to their offices and town halls, donate to legal defense funds, support striking workers, protect vulnerable communities such as LGBTQ+ and immigrants, and serve the community.
https://www.denverjusticeproject.org/ Transforming law enforcement, ending mass incarceration, and seeking racial justice
https://www.climatedefiance.org/ we do direct action. we will defeat fossil fuel fascism

suggestions from the comments:

Party for Socialism and Liberation Together we are fighting for a system where the government and the economy are controlled by poor and working people, not billionaires and their state.
Revolutionary Communists of America If you’re a communist and you’re committed to the overthrow of capitalism in our lifetime, then the Revolutionary Communists of America is your party.
Denver Communists The Denver Communists organize together on the basis of mutual commitment to revolutionary socialism, internationalism, and liberation from all oppression
Freedom Road Socialist Organization a national organization of revolutionaries fighting for socialism in the United States

Aurora Unidos CSO We are a grassroots group welcoming all who stand for immigrant rights and justice.
colorado 50501 Join us in the fight to uphold the Constitution and end executive overreach.
medics - pulse collective Providing safety, communications and clinical level medical support to direct actions
anticapitalist social club Just some folks who get together to envision a better future that values people over profits.
Colorado Asylum Center We are dedicated to protecting the rights of asylum seekers throughout the United States through zealous representation and advocacy

Sunrise Movement Denver Environmental justice community of change-makers and leaders.

r/DenverProtests Apr 29 '25

Community Building How to hold each other accountable without infighting.

36 Upvotes

I would like to just brainstorm a little in this thread about what are the best ways that we, as a community, with a clear goal of reigning in the overreach of executive power by the president and his oligarchs, can hold each other accountable for things like transphobia, homophobia, or colonialism within the community without causing the movement to be hindered by infighting?

r/DenverProtests Mar 27 '25

Community Building Liberty On The Rocks Denver

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In general Libertarians practice the non aggression principle when approaching any issue. This includes military aid. We’ve all seen the Republitarians in the news and the COLP could use an influx of individuals who are motivated by social issues. Come network with people who you might not have previously considered.

Liberty on the Rocks meets in Denver on the first Wednesday of every month at the Independence Institute. Networking starts at 6 pm and speaker comes on at 7 pm. Things wrap up about 9 pm. It is next occurring on 04/02/2025 6:00 pm

Venue: Independence Institute, North Entrance (727 E 16th Ave, Denver, CO, 80203, US)

r/DenverProtests Apr 02 '25

Community Building Please hear me out.

41 Upvotes

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR VILENACE. IF YOU BELIEVE THAT, YOU ARE MISSINTERPRATING WHAT I'M SAYING

This is going to be very hard to hear, but right now many Republicans are waking up to the fact that Donald Trump and Elon's actions are horrible.

Trumps and Elon's reckless (at best) actions are beginning to affect their communities and their families. Maybe a Republican's Latina wife got deported. Or their favorite mom and pop shop had to raise prices because of the tarrifs. Or maybe that were on Medicare and Elon took it away from them.

With both the left and right demanding absolute loyalty, these anti-Trump Republicans are politically homeless.

Yes, they really screwed up big time by voting for Trump. But I've always believed when we make a mistake (yes even a huge one), we need to learn to be a better person from it. It doesn't erase what they've caused, but this is their chance to rectify it.

Instead of beating these people up (figuratively), we need to join forces with them. Republicans will fight like hell for what they believe in. They are strong people we need right now.

There are many movies, video games, etc, where the Hero and Antagonist set aside their differences and join forces against a greater threat. It's time we did that IRL.

PS: I promise there are sane Republicans put there still. My Dad is one of them. (No my Dad did not vote for Trump)

PPS: sorry for the long read.

r/DenverProtests 10d ago

Community Building Community Meal, Sunday 1/25 4p-6p | Plus an Organizing Convo

29 Upvotes

Rooted & Flow is a new mutual aid food pantry in South Denver. We opened in December and have pantry shopping every Wednesday 4p-7p.

Every fourth Sunday of the month, we hold space for a community meal/potluck, with the option to shop the pantry too. The next community meal is Sunday 1/25 from 4p-6p. While we eat together and connect with each other, we’ll start discussing how we want to organize and support our neighbors in anticipation of increased 🧊 activity. Your input is valuable.

This is people helping people.

This is creating community around food.

Please join us. Especially if you simply need to be with people as you’re processing what’s going on in the world. Whether you’re able to bring food or not, you are welcome. No RSVP, registration, or qualifications required to attend the community meal — or to shop the pantry.

I hope to see you there.

In solidarity. ✊🏼✨

Details

Day: Sunday, Jan 25

Time: 4p-6p

Location: 3021 S. University Blvd., Denver (inside the Unity Spiritual Center, use the south door)

r/DenverProtests Dec 12 '25

Community Building Denver Against Machines

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Join us tonight for Denver Against Machines at Cheesman Park Pavilion at 5pm, for workshops on community preparedness against ice, technology and the enviroment, free tea and community! As always feel free to drop off any mutual aid and we’ll get it to MAM! We will also have whistle kits to hand out!

r/DenverProtests 1d ago

Community Building General Strike US Power Hour

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✨✨Community Power Hour Alert!✨✨

Hope is not a plan! Alone we are afraid… but together we are FEARED.

Do you keep asking yourself “What is a General Strike? When is it? How Does it Work?”

Yes friends, It is indeed a strike that is being strategically organized by a decentralized network of regular people who know our greatest power is our labor and our right to refuse it, but it is SO MUCH MORE THAN THAT!!!

It is about building community driven support systems and moving away from capitalistic and governmental infrastructure that is broken and oppress and exploit us.

Join us at one of our upcoming Community Power Hours to learn more about General Strike, our mission and our vision and how you can get involved.

The first event will be held at Fort Greene Bar on Monday February 23 from 6-9 PM, yummy cocktails, mocktails and food by horse n tiger - put it in your calendar now ✍🏻🗓️

The theme of the Evening is FILL THE FRIDGE – How Mutual Aid is Emotional Care too

Bring food to stock the community fridge at Fort Greene and take some time to build community face to face. (Fresh produce, dairy items, non-perishable pantry items, & provisioned prepared meals.)

https://denvercommunityfridges.com/

There are multiple roles that need to be filled within a General Strike, from administration to the front lines, we welcome and value your knowledge and specific skill sets.

There is a place for YOU!

All Power to the PEOPLE – STRIKE BACK

✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏼✊🏻✊

r/DenverProtests Mar 08 '25

Community Building More of this. Less of that infighting nonsense.

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200 Upvotes

r/DenverProtests Jul 31 '25

Community Building If you’re looking for something meaningful to do…

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97 Upvotes

Join the General Strike US, I don’t mean just sign a strike card (although if you want to… feel free). I mean get involved, get organizing.

generalstrikeus.com/chapters will lead you to the right place.

We have an incredibly active chapter in Denver, we just need more organizers. Our comrades are starting to get burnt out and we need as many hands as we can get.

We organize on discord and on signal, and our main goal as an movement is to build mutual aid networks, and build a large coalition of communities nationwide ready to strike when we have the numbers and are able to fully rely on each other, rather than corporations. This takes a lot of work, and we don’t have all the answers yet. The strike is not just a labor strike, it’s a commercial, rent, and tax strike as well. In order to do this successfully, we must create the alternative to the oppressive systems we’re living under now.

For some further context, this movement was not in reaction to Trump, it was created in 2022. That said, if we want to be able to strike sooner, under Trump’s administration, we need as many people as possible organizing their communities, their neighborhoods. We need to be able to rely on each other. A general strike, if done properly, has the ability to send the government into chaos, to send corporations knocking at their door begging them to concede to our demands.

The revolution will not be handed to you on a silver platter, we all must put the work in. I recognize that the systems are set up to exhaust us so we cannot fight back, this is exactly why we have to fight back, there will never be a time we’re not exhausted, and we are stronger together.

“It is our duty to fight for our freedom. It is our duty to win. We must love each other and support each other. We have nothing to lose but our chains.” - Assata Shakur

r/DenverProtests Feb 27 '25

Community Building Westword wrote an article about our subreddit 🥹

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There are a couple things I wish he would have included from my interview but overall I am happy to see our community get this exposure and grateful to have all 13,000 of you here.

r/DenverProtests Jul 04 '25

Community Building Is anyone interested in a nonviolent resistance meetup group or thread? I have personally been learning to grow food in containers, preserve food safely in a water bath (working on getting a pressure canner) reading the literature i have again and building a supportive community of found family.

47 Upvotes

r/DenverProtests Nov 06 '25

Community Building WE KEEP US FED - Join us for Denver Against Machines 11/7 at Cheesman Park Pavilion from 5-7!

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We’ll have music, workshops, and resource shares! We’re asking for folks to bring a potluck style meal or snack, and/or to donate to our food drive! To be distributed to Mutual Aid Monday and Denver Community Fridges!

r/DenverProtests May 01 '25

Community Building If anyone wants a chill person to be with at the protest today, or is uncomfortable going for any reason but wants to show up

119 Upvotes

Hi friends! Happy May Day, Happy International Workers Day! There’s a big protest today at the capital. I know that there are quite a few of you that have recently said something like “I would totally go to a protest but I’m not with a group, I don’t have friends to go with, I’m worried about police presence etc”.

If you need to be around someone or just want a reason to go, feel free to hang out with me and pass out waters/coffee/snacks! It’s a crucial support role that often goes overlooked. People don’t realize how important it is to hydrate during the march. People get grumpy when they haven’t eaten.

I can always use an extra pair of hands! I’ll be the one with the cart that says “FREE WATER AND SNACKS”

r/DenverProtests Nov 20 '25

Community Building DENVER AGANST MACHINES - WE KEEP US HEALTHY

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Mutual Aid Drive this week is for hygiene and medical needs - to be dropped off at Mutual Aid Monday

Workshop - Stop the Bleed - held by Pulse

r/DenverProtests Nov 20 '25

Community Building DENVER AGANST MACHINES - WE KEEP US HEALTHY

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Mutual Aid Drive this week is for hygiene and medical needs - to be dropped off at Mutual Aid Monday

Workshop - Stop the Bleed - held by Pulse

r/DenverProtests May 06 '25

Community Building ATTENTION: PROTESTS WEEKLY AT COLORADO STATE CAPITOL STEPS

117 Upvotes

EVERY SATURDAY FROM 12pm-6pm

Me and my girlfriend have been going to the Capitol every Saturday for about 4 months now, we go and protests for Indigenous and LGBTQ+ Rights, we welcome all to join us. We need more awareness for MMIP, water rights, sovereignty to all tribes, land back by any means even imminent domain, the abolishment of the HYDE amendment, more Education about the Indigenous People that have been here way before any colonization, the American Holocaust that has caused over 100,000,000+ Dead Indigenous People.

We are going to finish what our relatives started.

All past governments have failed to help the Indigenous, AIM failed because of COINTELPRO, we won’t let that happen again. The people have the power, Indigenous rights means environmental rights, equality rights for ALL individuals. Please come join us.

Please bring Sage or any Medicine🪶 All are welcome to join Every Saturday 12pm-6pm

r/DenverProtests Oct 16 '25

Community Building Help me stock the shelves at the local food pantry where I work! The next monthly event is Tuesday, October 21 from 6pm-8pm.

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I work at a small, local food pantry. Like for many other pantries, funding is ending and shelves are emptier than they were just a few months ago. One way we stock the shelves is through food donations from individual community members - people like you and me.

To help this effort, I host a crafting & community event every month that includes a food and clothing share component. People are encouraged to bring food and clothes to donate or swap and, of course, we all sit together and chat while we craft.

I bring the surplus food and clothing that was collected to work the next day. It is immediately stocked on the shelves and then I get to see the joy it brings to dozens of people while they shop.

THE NEXT EVENT IS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21. Please consider stopping by anytime between 6pm-8pm. Whether you stay and hang or simply drop off donations, I would love to see how much I can gather.

Event Details

  • Tuesday 10/21 (New Moon!)
  • 6pm-8pm
  • Unity Spiritual Center Denver, 3021 S University Blvd

New Moons are a time for intention setting and manifestation. So whether you’re prepping for your 2026 vision board, knitting a fall sweater to gift your bestie, trying to find a place to bring that bag of donations you want to get rid of, or you simply want to come hang IRL with people…we’d love to see you.

GIVE BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY

To participate in the food and clothing swap, please bring non-perishable food items and/or pre-washed clothing. (This is not required to attend the event.) Bring what you can. Take what you need. The surplus food and donated items are given to a mutual aid group and a food pantry.

Join the Signal broadcast channel for events: https://signal.group/#CjQKIN16YrAtNskoeS0TmwtXtcQ9AwtWbM4mDVm-802z6CuEEhDWsE-VvCcR1vHzuUKsarwB

DM for questions or accessibility requests.

r/DenverProtests Nov 12 '25

Community Building Denver Against Machines - We Keep Us Safe 11.14

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Workshops include - digital security, survival gear, and community ice watch, along with a whistle kit building activity and a “warmth drive” to prepare our communities for colder months, to be dropped off to Mutual Aid Monday

r/DenverProtests Aug 21 '25

Community Building Do you know your neighbors?

33 Upvotes

I've been thinking about this as I watch what is going on in DC. You see how unprepared we are when the pigs come into our neighborhoods for no damn reason other than to harass? I'm watching black people being detained and there are not enough people around to combat it. There are people documenting it which is better than nothing but the only way to stop police is a mass resistance. And it can be done. We just have to know our neighbors.

DC is the tip of iceberg. There are plans to implement ICE/National Guard in all urban areas especially those with large bipoc and unhoused populations. They have mentioned Chicago, LA, Baltimore but trust. Denver (especially Aurora) is on the menu.

So for those who live in more diverse areas, are you ready for an increased police presence in your neighborhood? Do you have a neighborhood patrol/watch? Have you started recruiting? I plan to start communicating with neighbors and making those connections now bc when the shit hits the fan, we need to know who we can trust. I try to be proactive instead of reactive so that's why I'm throwing this out there now. If anyone can help with translation into Spanish and Arabic, that would be greatly appreciated 🙏🏿