Go to a museum. Visit a park. Ride the bus. If we don’t use public resources, they look expendable. When we appreciate them, we stand up for them. Pay admission, or check your city for “public access” dates. (In Seattle, that’s the first Thursday of each month.)
Check your voter registration – do it regularly! Keeping an eye on your voter registration status is an easy way to ensure you’re not unconstitutionally deprived of your right to vote in any upcoming elections.
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Experts on resisting fascism recommend that we identify our values. When we know what our bottom line is, it’s harder to be shoved over it.
Experienced organizers suggest that we identify our “lane” : what do we want to work on, and how do we want to do it? Identify your values and priorities to resist effectively.
Support a local farm: buy fall produce, go apple-picking or stop off for local honey or pickles to gift this holiday season.
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Food insecurity is only going to get worse in America. Between rising grocery prices, crops lost due to climate change and deportation, and new, draconian SNAP requirements, people are going to be hungry.
Whether you are fortunate, or living close to the bone, you can help build resilience. Click for inspiration.
Rather than cancel services like Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) outright, the regime has created even more daunting paperwork hurdles. With the shutdown ending SNAP payments Nov1, the same day new rules take effect, many who qualify won’t have help for paperwork, if they even know it’s due.
If you can navigate some area of beurocracy, offer your services to your community.
Bureaucracy Tutor Find Out How »
Strikes and boycotts are effective when they have sufficient organization and support. We’re building our skills, communication and understanding with more targeted actions.
In the U.S. strike funds are essential to support workers who can’t survive without pay. Unlike nations like France, we have to protect our strikers. Find a local fund and donate today.
The early years are often lean for families. Health costs, daycare, and reduced work hours take a toll. Things are getting even harder this fall. SNAP (foodstamp) rules are tightening as grocery prices rise. Beginning Nov1 SNAP will be suspended until the shutdown ends, too.
Contact your school office or PTA and ask to pay off an overdue lunch bill or donate supplies to a classroom on behalf of a struggling family.
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Weather is getting more extreme, and FEMA appears to be entirely disabled. Being self-sufficient for at least a short time has always been a good idea, but now it’s essential. Pick one task to do today.
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