Plan ahead to buy meaningful gifts that support the world we’re building. Visit craft or ethnic fairs for locally made items, or plan a gift of food treats for the person who already has everything. If it’s the thought that counts, put thought into gifting! Click through for inspiration.
Service members are in a tight spot: it’s illegal to refuse legal orders, or to follow illegal ones. The distinction can tie courts up for weeks. They need to know we have their back. Send a text or take a veteran friend to lunch. If you have estranged military family, send a holiday card or make a seasonal donation to a veteran’s organization in their name.
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The problems with Spotify are old and well documented, but here’s a new one: they’re selling ICE recruitment advertising, and have not responded to calls to stop.
It’s far from the first problem with Spotify, but make it the last: pick a new platform. We recommend Tidal or Qobuz, for supporting artists with fair payment.
Want to do something more helpful than a cookie exchange? Throw a party to put together toiletry kits for unhoused people. Hand them out, put them in free food pantries, or donate to established shelters and pantries. Add a holiday treat for a festive touch. Everyone needs joy!
Rather than cancel services like Medicaid and SNAP (food stamps) outright, the regime built daunting paperwork hurdles. Anytime you read about a changed rule, such as the DEC1 changes to SNAP eligibility, post about it on social media, even if it doesn’t affect you. They’re counting on people missing deadlines or failing to complete paperwork. We’ll fight back.
Bureaucracy Busting Find Out How »
The holiday season is a great time to rebuild non-digital contact lists. Imagine you lost your phone and you couldn’t get online. Who could you reach? Begin with family and expand until you have an old-fashioned paper contact book again.
Analog Addresses Find Out How »
