It’s hard to overstate the economic damage Trump is causing, and there are other major risks, from an AI bubble to food disruption due to climate change. Reducing our reliance on capitalism is worthwhile, so click through for some ways to start building resilience.
Prepare for Inflation Find Out How »
File Form WTAF-8647 (under an alias if you want) to register your displeasure about the giant slush fund Trump just negotiated to pay off folks like the Jan6 insurrectionists. It’s a transparent big to get us to pay for his irregulars, so let’s flood the DOJ with physical letters with satirical protest applications.
Before fascism descended, we had real problems. Now we have all those and more. It’s easy to give up hope, but critical that we remember what we’re fighting for. Imagine what you WANT, not just what you’re afraid of. Brainstorm steps to build what you want with a friend, or throw a Hope Party!
Periodically choose one thing you buy regularly, and find a better source for it. Whether it’s craft supplies like yarn, or better clothes to get you off the fast fashion cycle, investing time in identifying one new supplier periodically pays off with big systemic shifts.
You’ve heard of cancel culture, can we present Cancel Corporate, where we pick a company that’s being shitty and send a message? Today’s call is to cancel Paramount+, to send a message about cancelling Colbert. Consider PBS Passport instead?
Cancel Corporate Find Out How »
Some predict Trump will escalate his aggression towards Cuba with a military attack on Monday. While nobody can predict Trump, it can’t hurt to call Congress and leave a message. (If you hate talking on the phone, weekends are great for calls!) Make sure Congress walks in Monday to hundreds of calls demanding the U.S. leave Cuba alone. Visit 5calls for a script.
