Artists drive resistance, so support the local arts community! Find a small-time artist who accepts commissions for bespoke work, and have something created for someone you love—or yourself! Commissioning art takes some faith and flexibility, but it creates a truly meaningful gift or memory.
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.
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Community building is key to resistance. When we’re connected, plucking one of us out makes the whole web vibrate in response. A great way to connect with people is to share your skills. We all have areas of expertise. Offer yours informally through mentorship or an informal gathering, or volunteer with a teaching group and build up a whole lesson plan!
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No matter what we’re doing, we all have times we feel like it isn’t enough. Whether we’re in a slump, or it’s just imposter syndrome, one thing can cut through the ennui : talk to someone whose resistance you admire. Be up front, or invite them out for a hike or coffee and see where the conversation goes.
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People in detention have to pay just to make a phone call. When wage-earners are locked up, phone calls may be a necessary luxury they can’t afford. Donate to commissary funds for jails and detention centers. See post for links.
Do you run a mutual-aid or community-building space? Set up a snack stop. It can be as simple as a bowl of sealed snacks for anyone who missed lunch. Normalize using it. Make it a “take one, leave one” for afternoon pick-me-ups.
