If you feel like calling state Senators makes no difference, go local: from ICE operations to checking girls’ panties to play sports, state decisions matter. Very few people pay attention to state-level politics, so you have extra clout if you do. Not sure who they are? Click through for tips to find them.
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!
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.
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.
Worker solidarity Find Out How »
Before Pride month ends, commit to ongoing defense of our vulnerable neighbors. Use translegislation.com to check for anti-trans measures in your state. Take the time to learn about the measures — look for information from GLAAD or other queer-rights groups. If you’re uncomfortable or feel uninformed, they can help with that, or click through for some starting points.
Todays economic action: don’t buy SPCX stock, and if you have investments in index funds, shift to S&P 500 if you’re able. They didn’t change the rules to make Musk a trillionaire and shift the risk to retirement accounts.
Economic Action Find Out How »
