This article is likely to become more and more relevant, but I wanted to highlight many of these heroes for a central theme, which is that not a single one of these people said, “I will not comply” to make themselves a target. They kept their power and used it to save thousands, or they forged documents or narratives through a normal process without drawing unnecessary attention to themselves.
Please wear masks when you go to protest, choose your social media platforms wisely, do not attach your federal job to your Facebook profile if you have both, and DO NOT GRANDSTAND TO FASCISTS, you need to be content with yourself you will do the right thing when the time comes and choose wisely whether that decision needs to be your last in a power role or will do enough good to take on as a civilian after.