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Briar (Decentralized Messenger)
Encrypted, peer-to-peer messaging that works without internet via Bluetooth or WiFi — built for activists.
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DIY & Skills
Decentralized Communication
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Meshtastic
Open-source, off-grid mesh radio network for community communication without internet infrastructure.
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Zine Library (Barnard)
Searchable digital archive of thousands of zines on politics, health, community organizing, and DIY culture.
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Internet Archive
Free digital library of books, films, music, and software. Includes out-of-print homesteading manuals and technical how-tos.
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Food Sovereignty
archive
Appropedia
Sustainability wiki with thousands of articles on permaculture, urban farming, water systems, and appropriate technology.
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Homesteaders of America
Guides on small-scale farming, food preservation, animal husbandry, and land stewardship.
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Seed Savers Exchange
Guides on seed saving, seed storage, and preserving heirloom varieties. Includes a seed library network.
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Urban Farming Guys
Practical video and written guides on urban farming, aquaponics, and food production in small spaces.
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Hardware & Repair
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iFixit
Free repair guides for electronics, appliances, and more. Central resource for the Right to Repair movement.
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Repair Café International
Find a local repair café or start one — community spaces where volunteers help fix electronics, clothing, and furniture.
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Practical Action Technical Briefs
Free technical guides on sustainable building, water and sanitation, food processing, and energy.
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Right to Repair Coalition
Advocacy, legislation tracker, and resources for the Right to Repair movement.
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Street Med
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Riot Medicine
Free book on street medic skills for demonstrations — triage, trauma, crowd medicine, and harm reduction.
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Street Medic Wiki
Community-maintained wiki for street medics covering supplies, protocols, and training resources.
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NEXT Distro: Harm Reduction
Platform connecting people to harm reduction resources, supplies, and services across the country.
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