Pay Rent
Rent is due! Contribute to a rent fund where you live, or find out which tribe your land belongs to and see if they have a “real rent” program to support tribal programs.
Ridicule
Ridicule is a great way to fight authoritarians. Respect is essential to their fear campaign. Nothing deflates that faster than humor at their expense. Portland is a case study in using weirdness to resist authoritarianism — spread the ridicule!
Cook Dried Beans
Learn to cook dried beans. It’s affordable, healthy, and good for the planet. Whether you’re trying to save some money, prepare for future shortages, or feed an army, dried beans are the key, so learn one recipe today.
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Armed Allies
There’s a lot of ambivalence about the 4th of July this year, and that puts some of our military in a tough spot. Some will be called on to participate in events we may be boycotting, and patriotism is complicated these days. Reach out to friends and family in service and build bridges where you can. We win by inclusion.
Charitable Changes
Want to minimize taxes? Charitable gifts up to $1000/person can be deducted WITHOUT itemizing in 2026! (Rules changed for high-earning donors, too.) If you never bothered to keep receipts because you don’t itemize, start now. This is a legal way to reduce your taxes!
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Worker solidarity
If you’re in a position to schedule meetings, tests or work shifts, poll your employees for cultural priorities. Everyone gets Christmas off, but what about the company lunch scheduled during Ramadan, or a day off for Ethiopian students to join family on Meskel? Advocate for a more flexible environment for everyone.
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