Frontporch
A place for independent news, organizing resources, practical DIY skills and mutual aid networks
News
All news →Meet the AI Rapper Working for the Far-Right
Amnesty Head Agnès Callamard on Iran War, Global Fight for Gender Justice & Killing of Yanar Mohammed
"War on the Iranian People": Nationalism Grows in Iran in Defiance of Deadly U.S. and Israeli Strikes
‘It’s Ballsy of Them’: How Emboldened Far-Right Activists Are Attacking Antifascist Strongholds in Bristol
Headlines for March 12, 2026
Organizing Resources
Full library →EFF: Surveillance Self-Defense
Electronic Frontier Foundation's step-by-step guides on digital security for activists, journalists, and everyday people.
Security in a Box
Digital security tools and tactics for human rights defenders — covers encryption, secure comms, and safe browsing.
FOSS Alternatives (AlternativeTo)
Searchable directory of free and open-source alternatives to proprietary software.
Access Now: Digital Security Helpline
Free direct digital security assistance for civil society, activists, and journalists under threat.
DIY & Homesteading
All resources →Appropedia
Sustainability wiki with thousands of articles on permaculture, urban farming, water systems, and appropriate technology.
Homesteaders of America
Guides on small-scale farming, food preservation, animal husbandry, and land stewardship.
Seed Savers Exchange
Guides on seed saving, seed storage, and preserving heirloom varieties. Includes a seed library network.
Mutual Aid
All networks →Mutual Aid Hub
Nationwide directory of mutual aid groups organized by location. Find or start a group near you.
Food Not Bombs
Decentralized volunteer network sharing free food and highlighting the need to end poverty.
Really Really Free Market
Free community events where people share goods, skills, and services with no exchange or barter.
Little Free Pantry
Community-led network of free neighborhood pantries. Find one near you or build your own.