Build a group of 3-6 people who have similar resistance values and priorities. Plan an action together. Pick something simple: a protest, calling Senators, writing postcards. You’re laying foundations for a core group you trust, so start small.
Climate change means more weather catastrophes, and Trump means fewer rescue resources. Before the regime diverted FEMA to detention, the “Community Emergency Response Team” program trained locals to step up in emergencies. Focused on closing the inevitable gap until trained professionals could be deployed, this training is more relevant than ever. Click through for links.
If you have a flexible spending account or other health-related funds that expire annually, use it, don’t lose it! Restock supplies in your home, get an extra pair of glasses, and if there’s more, use it to help other people or stock up on over-the-counter medical supplies to donate supplies to charities.
Goodwill is convenient, but commercial, and religious charities may discriminate in distribution efforts. What to do? Most areas have at least a few thrift stores designed to benefit a specific target cause: DV victims or immigrants or animals. Specialty thrifts may also focus on a particular kind of goods that other stores reject. ReStore specializes in building supplies and benefits home building.
The Starbucks strike began November 13th, and expanded to 2,500 baristas November 28th. In December they began camping outside headquarters, and still no negotiations. Don’t buy Starbucks! If you have gift cards, either hold them, or donate to unhoused neighbors.
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Did you get art supplies for the holidays? Create a Zine to teach people about something that matters to you. Communication is resistance. Art is resistance. What do you wish people knew about? Create and distribute your own tiny resistance pamphlet!
