Community is the antidote to authoritarianism: when we know and trust our neighbors, we stand together. If you’ve never waved at your neighbor, wave and say Hi! Tell the student sitting near you that you like their rainbow flag pin. Invite your coworker to lunch. Trusted connections take time to grow, so start with small steps, now. Spring is a great time to stroll your neighborhood and stop for a little chit-chat!
Before the internet, bookstores were the commons for information and community. Today, like all local brick-and-mortar, they’re nearly extinct. We can’t fight oligarchs without addressing monopoly, so one of the ways we resist is through supporting local business. Buy your books locally when you can. Buy from Bookshop.org when you can’t – they donate a portion to a bookstores of your choice!
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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. Goldman Sachs puts the chance of a recession in 2026 at 30%. Whether it happens or not, reducing our reliance on capitalism is worthwhile, so click through for some ways to start.
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