November 2025

Prepare for a Shutdown

November 11, 2025 / 3 minutes of reading

That’s when the next government shutdown will happen, and we need to be ready. Trump showed he’ll leverage any pain he can: sudden disruption to travel, illegal firings and even starving children. The deal Democrats just made puts us in a stronger position in February, but it’ll take another shutdown to leverage that power, so our job is to prepare. The more ready we are, the less pressure Democrats will feel to negotiate, but we have messaging work to do too. Read on and then call your Senator and tell them we’ll be ready, so they better fight.

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Potato Potluck

November 6, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

If you live in an area where a lot of neighbors are struggling — maybe you’re struggling — a baked potato potluck is an easy way to build community. If your neighbors are doing well, it’s a simple way to throw a party — pair it with a fundraiser or resistance-building activity.

It’s simple: bake enough potatoes for everyone and ask each guest to bring one topping. It’s one of the simplest ways to have a hearty meal with low cost and effort.

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Poverty Tutor

November 5, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Tens of thousands of families are joining the food-insecure for the first time. If you’ve been poor, you know there are skills, and often shame, involved.

Offer to accompany a friend on their first food-bank visit, help them learn to cook with products they didn’t select, or show them other local resources for struggling families.

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Help others vote

November 4, 2025 / 2 minutes of reading

Voting is confusing, until you know how to do it. Help a first-time voter research issues and candidates, or offer rides to the polls for people who struggle with transportation.

Once a person votes, they are far more likely to vote again. Find your starfish, and help them vote!

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Vote!

November 4, 2025 / 4 minutes of reading

Republicans gerrymander, purge voter rolls in blue places, create ID obstacles and work for low turnout. Propaganda machines churn out claims you’re a chump if you vote (protest, call Congress, boycott…)

What does that tell you? Your vote matters! Our elections aren’t particularly fair, but they aren’t shams either. Overwhelm them by voting EVERY race on EVERY ballot.

What does that tell you? Your vote matters. Our elections aren’t particularly fair, but they are still elections. So overwhelm them by voting EVERY race on EVERY ballot.

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Gift the News

November 3, 2025 / 1 minute of reading

Maybe you have a local friend or neighbor who would like to stay in the know on community happenings, but can’t afford it. Gift them a year’s subscription to a local newspaper or PBS station!

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