Movies teach us resistance is about complicated plots and brave attacks, but mostly, it isn’t. Resistance is about sticking together and refusing to give up. Yesterday I felt blue, and first a friend mentioned getting a good idea on this site, then another friend showed up to laugh and eat at a public Chanukiah lighting. I feel better today. Who can you encourage, right now?
From restaurants to books, small businesses rely on word of mouth and reviews. As shipping windows close for the holidays, many people will turn to big box options. Boost local businesses online with reviews and by talking about them. Ask for recommendations on social media, and then shop there. There’s still time to minimize Big Box Buys!
Trump’s approval rating keeps dropping. The more people learn about his actions, the less they like them. Yes, even MAGA (see footnote.)
A UK researcher maintains a list organized by “domains” like violating norms or attacking institutions. Bookmark the site and browse through it periodically. Each listing has a link to reporting. When something surprises you, share the link so others learn about it too.
If costs or health concerns mean you no longer enjoy holiday traditions like the Nutcracker Ballet, consider supporting the local arts virtually! From ballet to choirs, enjoy your family traditions at home, where the kids can squirm and you can wear PJs. And if crowds were never your thing, consider adding a new tradition. The arts need more support than ever amid cuts.
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Do you want to know how to help in an emergency? Maybe someone on your gift list does? Sign up for a first aid, emergency responder or CPR class to learn some basic life-giving skills. Should you really apply pressure to a gunshot wound? How fast should you do chest compressions, and does it really work? Take a class and find out!
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The Committee for the First Amendment was a McCarthy era resistance group out of Hollywood. Jane Fonda’s father was a founder, and she has re-launched the group. They’re starting with a bang, with an interview with Filipino-American journalist, social media researcher, and Nobel Peace Prize Winner Maria Ressa. We highly recommend watching it!
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