Got some vacation saved up and itching for a roadtrip? Like the idea of vacations with a greater purpose, but not into getting your hands literally dirty? Volunteer to door-knock for a candidate in another place — CommonPower.org has it all set up for you!
For 250 years the post office stamped mail the day you dropped it, then delivered reliably. Now, if you need a postmark by a specific date, you have to have it hand-stamped. Learn about the decade-long effort by the GOP to kill the USPS, and spread the word about these changes.
Restaurants are one of the best places for individuals — especially minorities — to start a business in America. Shift your prepared food budget from national brands to local options, and actively promote your favorite places.
Reward Restaurants Find Out How »
If you spent yesterday worried about something you couldn’t control, and today you’re too tired to take action on the things you can, the chaos worked. You burned energy that could have been spent on action. Practice emotional regulation skills today, to stay effective.
Many of us are turning to crafts to deal with stress. That’s fantastic, but it’s expensive and can be wasteful. Click through to find craft-specific thrift stores and tips on reclaiming materials.
Craft Thrifting Find Out How »
If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly! Go to the protest without a sign – you still count. Call your Senator and rant at the machine. Donate $5 when you can. Replace some of your Amazon purchases with local stores. If reading a history book is overwhelming, listen to inspiring fiction. Embrace the power of doing something, and together it will be enough.
