Guilt can motivate us, or cripple us. Turn those negative feelings into positive action. Choose something you feel badly about—saying nothing to your dad, or ordering from Prime, etc.—and plan a “penance” you’ll do each time. You might make a call to Congress, or tip the delivery driver in cash. Pick something that fits the “crime” and then let go of the guilt.
Shift your spending from massive corporations to small artists, local venues, or better companies. Replace a Sinclair station with PBS Passport, buy from bookshop.org instead of Amazon or dump Spotify. Search local news for a concert, comedy show or art festival today!
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If you don’t know anyone transgender and the whole thing makes you uncomfortable, watch “Will & Harper,” a documentary about Will Farrell taking a road trip with an old friend, newly out. If you already know you stand with trans folks, get a button to wear, print zines, and don’t forget to call your state Senator to ask if there’s legislation you need to oppose!
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There are terms we all throw around. He’s an authoritarian building a fascist government. ICE violates our constitutional rights. Or maybe you don’t use those words, because you’re not certain what they mean. Either way, choose ONE current news story and develop an “elevator pitch” explaining your position, using strong, accurate language.
Opinion shifts with popularity. That’s true from music to politics, so be part of a conscious shift to blame Republicans for what they do. Stickers are a great way to spread a message anonymously. From stickers in public bathrooms with scan codes, to “I did that” Trump stickers on price labels, there are myriad creative opportunities. You can even make your own stickers!
Are you planning a spring garden? Help build food resilience: donate extra seed to a seed library, grow starts or seedlings to share, or plant extra food. Food resilience is mutual aid, and prices are skyrocketing. Help other gardeners afford to grow, and support healthy locally grown food.
