We were also very grateful to have gotten a great deal of local support — people were constantly coming by to drop off donations of water, food, beach chairs, and even a pair of walkie-talkies. It’s amazing what can happen when you ask for help — not everyone is able to physically be present at an action like this, so sending out requests for supplies or social media support gives other folks a way to pitch in as well. Understanding and organizing around individual abilities and embracing a diversity of tactics is absolutely critical to the success of any larger-scale direct action. Being gentle with yourselves is important, too; no one is perfect, and even experienced organizers can make mistakes. We’re all learning, and trying our best, and when we work together, everybody wins (except ICE). “I just think that the world needs so much love. I wish I had the power to send Cupid around the planet, as cheesy as that sounds. You go online and you see everyone saying the worst things to each other, and it’s hard to stay positive. It’s hard not to get eaten alive by all the negativity." and young people across the country look for ways to resist the Trump administration and all of its toxic facets, I wouldn’t be surprised if you’re thinking about planning an occupation or demonstration of your own. Direct action gets the goods, and now is the time to get involved. Gabriel B. Eber, a senior staff counsel with the ACLU's National Prison Project, who worked on the case against against Walnut Grove Correctional Authority, tellsTeen Vogue