CONTENT WARNING : there’s nothing simple about reading a torture report, but we think it’s important for every American to know our taxes are being used to actively torture people into “self-deporting.” If you are able, be a witness and spread the word, call congress, and fund the ACLU.
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Before fascism descended, we had real problems. Now we have all those and more. It’s easy to give up hope, but critical that we remember what we’re fighting for. Imagine what you WANT, not just what you’re afraid of. Brainstorm steps to build what you want with a friend, or throw a Hope Party!
Tens of thousands of families are joining the food-insecure for the first time. If you’ve been poor, you know there are skills, and often shame, involved.
Offer to accompany a friend on their first food-bank visit, help them learn to cook with products they didn’t select, or show them other local resources for struggling families.
Maybe you have a local friend or neighbor who would like to stay in the know on community happenings, but can’t afford it. Gift them a year’s subscription to a local newspaper, national magazine, or the PBS station!
The SAVE act is stalled in the Senate, but it isn’t dead yet. A LOT of disinformation about it exists. Many people think they’ll be able to register and vote with just a driver license, but that’s not true. Meanwhile a new executive order seeks to limit mail-in voting. This is the steal you’re worried about, so learn and share the facts.
Use translegislation.com to check for anti-trans measures in your state. Take the time to learn about the measures — look for information from GLAAD or other queer-rights groups so that you understand what the bill really does. Most of these bills rely on fear-mongering and misleading language, because the truth wouldn’t win. Once you have the facts in hand, call local politicians and tell them how you feel. Tell friends and neighbors, too.
