Experts on resisting fascism recommend that we identify our values. When we know what our bottom line is, it’s harder to be shoved past it.
Experienced organizers suggest that we identify our “lane” : what do we want to work on, and how do we want to do it? Identify your values and priorities to resist effectively.
Directly support the people creating inspiring content. Pick an author, musician, comedian or artist who inspires or leads you and find out how they monetize. Pay them directly when you can, and promote them to others when you can’t. Reviews and word of mouth count, too.
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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!
