The People’s Branch
Pressure points when institutions fail — practical actions at different risk levels
When formal institutions stop protecting people, responsibility shifts.
This is a practical field guide to the people’s branch: durable actions ordinary people can take to document abuse, preserve records, build support, and demand accountability when systems strain or fail.
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