Before fascism descended, we had real problems. Now we have all those problems, 99 new ones, and a cartoon gestapo. It’s easy to give up hope, but critical that we remember what we’re fighting for.
So what are you fighting for? Going back to 2015 is impossible—and kind of depressing at this point. So what do you want to build?
Get tickets to a museum or arboretum. Have lunch at a local restaurant. Check shops for locally-made holiday gifts. Find out what makes your home great, invest in local venues and products, and tell people!
Bonus: if you’re near a target city (Portland, Chicago etc.) take a road trip and post pictures!
When local events happen, most of us can’t go. We can boost the visibility of the event online, helping build the perception of it as an important, newsworthy event.
**Nov 22nd: Remove the Regime**
Look for #removetheregime on social media (BLSKY has more) and boost the signal. Also change your avatar and check in at “U.S. Capitol.” Click through for links and instructions.
Boost the Signal Find Out How »
Viral warnings claim gmail is suddenly absorbing your email into their AI. This is partially true: the setting isn’t new, and google says they aren’t training Gemini with it, but AI is absorbing your email and that does raise privacy concerns. Read on for more information, and the options available to you.
If this is your final straw, we recommend Proton Mail as an alternative. Read on for details.
There are numerous Thanksgiving boycotts being proposed, but we endorse the “We Ain’t Buying It” call from Black Voters Matter. The gist: avoid big box stores and especially Target, Home Depot and Amazon. Delete shopping apps and support small businesses, particularly minority owned ones. Click through for links and details.
Boycott Fatigue Find Out How »
We all have a long list of things we’re going to get to any day now. From calling Congress to having lunch with a friend, most of us are chronically behind on everything, and resistance is no exception. Because resisting is a new habit for many of us, it takes conscious planning to make sure it happens. Pick an act of resistance you already decided to do, and eradicate the obstacles!
