Resistance Survival Guide #301 Mapping influence around a single politician is one of the most useful advanced research skills a resistance community can build. A politician does not operate alone. They move through donors, staffers, former employers, lobbyists, consultants, contractors, family businesses, political action committees, think tanks, media allies, law firms, nonprofits, and public statements. …
Resistance Survival Guide #295 How Public Court Records Reveal Tomorrow’s Headlines Today Most people encounter court records only when a major case reaches the news. Investigators, journalists, researchers, and community watchdogs know something different. Court records often reveal important developments months or even years before they become national stories. Civil lawsuits, criminal proceedings, bankruptcy filings, …
Resistance Survival Guide #294 How to Understand Who Controls Land, Infrastructure, and Major Development Projects in Your Community Every major change in a community leaves a paper trail long before construction equipment arrives. New housing developments, industrial facilities, data centers, warehouses, highways, utility corridors, and commercial projects often begin with land purchases, zoning requests, permit …
Resistance Survival Guide #290 Most people focus on national politics while major decisions affecting daily life are often made much closer to home. Zoning changes, public contracts, law enforcement policies, development projects, campaign donors, and infrastructure decisions frequently emerge through local government processes long before they appear in headlines. Understanding how to monitor public records …