Be Social
Organize a politically inspired group event. Book club, museum outing, postcard writing, protest carpool.
Take a Class
Build resilience (cooking, sewing) or meet people over shared interests (art, sports.) This is a great way to build community, defeat burnout, and keep the local economy going.
(Many classes are sliding scale, so don’t assume you can’t afford this idea.)
Document Resistance
If we don’t document what’s happening, who will? Take pictures of resistance: protests, graffiti, or things you witness.
When possible take pictures from multiple angles — it helps establish legitimacy. Post your pictures with a few words of context.
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Set the Tone
Look for three humorous or inspiring stories about resistance today. Verify, then share them. There is a widespread idea that Americans aren’t doing anything, but in fact we’re everywhere, every day, creatively resisting. It’s up to us to get the word out.
Support Local Voices
Identify a local news organization with good content for your area. Subscribe or donate to them. Follow them and boost their signal.
Look for local businesses using their physical or virtual spaces to resist and check them out. Tell them why you stopped by.
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Protest Skills
Big groups of people can be unruly. There have been plenty of riots after sports games. To protect yourself and present peaceful resistance, learn new skills.
The ACLU, Indivisible, No Kings and others have online trainings about your rights at a protest, how to de-escalate, and more.