We are living in unprecedented times in this country. Trump and his ilk prance around claiming a landslide win after losing the popular vote by almost three million. They repeat lies and disdain the truth. They use hatred and anger as tools to intimidate and obfuscate. They seek out scapegoats to blame for everything. Bearing all the hallmarks of fascism, the Trump era is a cross between “It Can’t Happen Here,” and “1984.” We, the vast majority in this country must resist Trump and his followers every day in every way. As it was said regarding how the German people could allow atrocities to occur under Hitler, it was because good people did nothing. I talk to too many who are either apathetic or resigned to Trumpism. There are others who simply disbelieve that this maniac will do what he says even though he is backed by Republican majorities in the House and Senate and may well control the judiciary. Some are actually afraid; knowing that Trump’s angry minions are capable of violence. None of these mindsets are acceptable given the grave threat our country faces. In addition to finding some way (articulating your feelings about Trump to others, participating in Bernie’s protect Medicare/Medicaid events, writing letters to elected officials and the papers) show that you are horrified by these fascists by wearing a black armband from now until he is gone and his followers have abandoned their hateful ways. Show that there are more of us than there are of them; that we grieve that a great nation could turn to the darkest side of human nature to give power to the hateful voices of Trumpism. Be a member of the Band of the Black Armband and show that you are part of the Trump resistance.