A collection of all the concrete, simple steps we have imagined so far. If you would like to refine your search further, we’ve broken them down into tasks that take money, tasks that take time, and things that help you be resilient, so you can keep resisting for as long as it takes. They’re up there in the menu!
Are you all-in on Halloween? Plan a party or yard display around a political theme like “Death of Democracy.” Plan a political costume that expresses your hopes or fears.
If you live in a conservative area, turn up the volume on a caricature of Trump. Then play it perfectly straight.
Click through for inspiration.
Cards and postcards are harder to ignore than phone calls or emails. There are a number of well-developed active campaigns. (Click through for details.)
Buy stamps, paper and pens, and go to town!
Postcard Protest Find Out How »
Small protests lack the collective energy of big protest days, but they’re important. By keeping resistance in the public eye we remind people that what’s happening isn’t normal.
Fun and spectacle help. Buy a bubble gun, distribute cowbells, or create a costume to stand on corners alone or in groups.
Small Spectacles Find Out How »
Staying informed but calm is a trick these days. To avoid disconnecting or shutting down with overwhelm, curate your news sources regularly. Do you have reliable, steady voices that use rational, calm language? Raise the volume on those, while minimizing ones that leave you feeling so panicked you can’t act.
Many subscriptions come with gift links. Terms vary — you might get a set number per month, or per subscription. Research the terms for any newsgroups you subscribe to, then use your gift links to share stories you think are important.
Share Gift Links Find Out How »
Are you in a profession that gets a TON of Starbucks gift cards? Teachers, daycare, even students are given small Starbucks gift cards as though it’s the national currency.
Regift them to people living on the street. Even a small purchase provides WiFi, charging and bathroom access.
Regift Starbucks Find Out How »
Strikes and boycotts are effective when they have sufficient participation. A general strike is a tall order in a country as big as ours, but we’re building our skills, communication and understanding with more targeted actions.
To grow from here, we need to organize. Start by signing the generalstrike.us pledgecard. Click through for details.
Go to a museum. Visit a park. Ride the bus. If we don’t use public resources, they look expendable. When we appreciate them, we stand up for them. Pay admission, or check your city for “public access” dates. (In Seattle, that’s the first Thursday of each month.)
Buy tickets for yourself (and a friend?) and attend a local entertainment event, especially if it’s a benefit for a cause you value! Musicians, spoken word poets, theatre — get out and have some fun saving the world!
