No matter what we’re doing, we all have times we feel like it isn’t enough. Whether we’re in a slump, or it’s just imposter syndrome, one thing can cut through the ennui : talk to someone whose resistance you admire. Be up front, or invite them out for a hike or coffee and see where the conversation goes.
Interview with an activist Find Out How »
People in detention have to pay just to make a phone call. When wage-earners are locked up, phone calls may be a necessary luxury they can’t afford. Donate to commissary funds for jails and detention centers. See post for links.
Do you run a mutual-aid or community-building space? Set up a snack stop. It can be as simple as a bowl of sealed snacks for anyone who missed lunch. Normalize using it. Make it a “take one, leave one” for afternoon pick-me-ups.
Need to stand around chatting with like-minded folks? Still trying to get connected? Go to Mobilize.org and put in today’s date and your zip code to find events in your area. Chat with other folks and ask how they heard about the protest. Some will have cards about local groups. Now you’re connected!
The only truly secure way not to be tracked is to leave your phone at home. The easiest quick option is to put your phone in airplane mode. Research and practice the right level of phone security now, before you need it, with Electronic Frontier Foundation guides for iPhone, Android, and general security.
Turn off tracking Find Out How »
Create tiny afternoon pick-me-ups to brighten someone’s day, and “spill the tea” on your favorite form of resistance. Create a ‘zine with a list of local businesses engaged in mutual aid, or spread the word about an action (Whistles?) or a resource like this web site. Write little encouraging notes or details about an upcoming protest and tuck them into packs of afternoon joy.
Spreading joy is resistance!
