Do you run a mutual-aid or community-building space? Set up a snack stop. Free fruit for kids, or “take one, leave one” for staff and visitors. Make it feel entirely normal to grab a granola bar “because it’s convenient”. It might be the only thing someone eats that day.
Look for three humorous or inspiring stories about resistance, post about what you’re doing, or share pictures of your favorite clever protest signs. Help raise faith by increasing the visibility of creative, positive, encouraging actions.
Be Darth Vader and visibly stand with evil! People across the political spectrum absorbed Star Wars as a formative story and have a visceral reaction to the trappings of evil depicted there. Leverage satire to use fictional characters: where would Darth Vader stand on data centers? What would the Ferengi think? Plan theatrical protests to make a point.
Instead of a resolution, could we suggest a recollection? Pause to remember everything you’ve done to resist! If you’re just getting started or always draw a blank, then start a “did-it diary” for the coming year!
