Advancement of the surveillance state is especially terrifying after this past summer of police abuse. We already know that in our country people in power abus

Advancement of the surveillance state is especially terrifying after this past summer of police abuse. We already know that in our country people in power abuse their authority and nothing happens (unless international protests prompt an action). This just collects more power under the disgusting guise of "won't somebody think of the children" while calling the people opposed pedophile supporters. Does anybody have recommendations on what to do to help oppose this instead of just feeling helpless?