We have to contribute to a moral consciousness. It has to come clear to us that the hidden troops of hate are destroying democracy. Our quality of life is declining. Public education is a shambles. One in five children lives in poverty.
Health care is inadequate for the common people.
Get a copy of the letter the landlord wants you to sign. This could come in very handy later. Call in the city building inspector, health inspector, etc., and get official documentation of the condition of the premises. If it's worth citing, they'll give you a copy of the citation. Take pictures and have duplicates made.