Holidays offer an opportunity to build connections. The key to building trust is to create natural opportunities, and the holidays give us a pass to push just a little. Leave a small pack of cookies on the neighbor’s door with a note that says “just thought we could all use some cheer this year!” and see what happens. Build on new connections with next steps. Don’t be pushy. Just be friendly.
Learn how to record ICE abductions before you encounter one. What are your legal rights? What should you focus on? What should you do with the video afterwards? Click through for details.
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.
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!
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.
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