Be Social
Build a pool of friends you can talk things over with. Take turns processing, start a book club, or just check in once a month over wine. Reach out to someone today for a casual walk, or to plan a get-together.
Join Costco
Costco has re-asserted its commitment to DEI and fair pay repeatedly and now it’s rejecting Trump’s mystery meat. It beat the regime in court over tariffs, too. If bulk buys are too much for your family or space, consider a community co-op or donate extra units to a food bank.
Document ICE
House Democrats launched an information-collection portal for ICE abuses. If you often say “they all need to be prosecuted” this is where the records are collected for that day. Make sure people know about it, and if you have first hand knowledge of immigration abuses, report them. It’s also worth a few minutes to skim through the database of existing reports. The Iran war may have shifted ICE out of the headlines, but they’re just as active.
Blue Food
Several new groups seek to connect non-MAGA farmers with customers who want fresh, safe food. Right now the most useful thing you can do is spread the word: https://bluedotfarms.com/ and https://buybluebeef.com are both building out databases. Meanwhile, keep shopping at the farmer’s market, and don’t be afraid to ask if they’re queer friendly!
Been Flocked?
Automated license plate readers (ALPR) like Flock were sold as safety tools, but there are hundreds of cases of abuse, from police stalking exes, to access outside legal jurisdiction. Learn more, and check HaveIBeenFlocked.com to see if your license shows up in public record searches.
Block Flock
Did you know Flock was invented 7 years ago? This isn’t well-established tech we can’t live without, and Flock is only the best-known of the ALPR tools. Now the ACLU has a resource to help you fight back against a growing surveillance state. aclu.org/get-the-flock-out-toolkit