Burnout is part of their plan. That means sustainability is resistance! If there’s something you feel pressured to do but are really dreading, give yourself a pass. If there’s a group you joined that’s a bad fit, it’s okay to quit! You can try again, take a break, or simply decide something isn’t your lane. It’s good to say no!
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Giant protests are shifting to more direct action. Maintain visibility and energy with clever messages over the freeway. Join a local group, or start one using The Visibility Brigade’s detailed manual. Go out for coffee afterward. This is organizing!
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If we don’t document what’s happening, who will? If you enjoy photography, videography, or writing, practice your craft. Learn how to use your phone without unlocking it, when to film in vertical or horizontal format, or take an art class! Practice, so you’re ready when an important moment happens.
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Your exhaustion is part of the plan. Constant crisis wears you out—they hope you’ll give up. Schedule half an hour to sit quietly with a cup of tea or a cocktail. No phones, no news. How are you feeling? What do you need? Schedule more of that. Self-care is resistance.
Looking for a good community-building activity? Throw a toiletry kit “potluck.” Decide how many kits you’ll make, then ask each person to bring one travel-sized item in sufficient numbers. If you have extra people, throw in a treat or some cash. Click through for lists and more ethical places to buy. Keep them in the car to hand out, put in community pantries, or donate to a shelter.
Don’t leave credit sitting at businesses we’re boycotting. It’s like an interest-free loan. Put your Hilton points to work: convert them to flights, donate them to charities, convert them to cash, or use them to book and re-book rooms in places ICE is active. Don’t let them sit on your earned value!
