We all have a long list of things we’re going to get to any day now. From calling Congress to having lunch with a friend, most of us are chronically behind on everything, and resistance is no exception. Because resisting is a new habit for many of us, it takes conscious planning to make sure it happens. Pick an act of resistance you already decided to do, and eradicate the obstacles!
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In a healthy country our elections would be fair and publicly funded. Push back on the GOP’s voter disenfranchisement efforts by donating the price of coffee to organizations fighting for fair elections. Skip the endless “DNC” texts that are mostly scammers and support democracy directly.
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Most of us think of Fox as the channel that brainwashed our parents, but Sinclair is the gateway drug for the rest of us. You can’t avoid conglomerate news these days, but it helps to be aware of the messages they’re slipping into your nightly news. Click through for coverage going back to 2018.
In this short video researcher Erica Chenoweth explain why non-violent resistance works, what to do when protests are met with violence, and why it’s the best path back to a democracy. If you find yourself thinking it’s too late for non-violent solutions, take 13 minutes to check your assumptions against the research. https://simpleresistance.us/3-5-rule/
NorCal Resist has some of the most comprehensive mutual aid plans we’ve seen. From legal help to clinics to fix taillights (a common excuse for pullovers) they’ve set the standard for resistance as community. If you aren’t sure where to help, help NorCal.
Use window paints to decorate your car with progressive patriotism. Don’t let them control the narrative: take it back! Pride + the U.S. flag is a good combo, but get creative. Highlight events like Juneteenth, or combine symbols that send a message: this is our country!
