Do you love to sing? Singing Resistance is a decentralized music-oriented group that engages in actions like singing in solidarity or to bring visibility. More than just singing, this is a way to connect with like-minded people. Find a group, or start one! The organizing document is clear, explicit, and easy to follow. If you’ve been considering stepping into any organizing, read through their materials!
Singing Resistance! Find Out How »
Create relationships in your neighborhood. Do it formally through a neighborhood project, or take the next step with someone. Wave, borrow a cup of sugar and take back cookies, or invite them to dinner. Start slow and build.
This is especially easy to do over the holiday season when dropping by with cookies or inviting folks over for an open-house hot-cocoa bar are entirely normal things to do.
Guilt can motivate us, or cripple us. Turn those negative feelings into positive action. Choose something you feel badly about—saying nothing to your dad, or ordering from Prime, etc.—and plan a “penance” you’ll do each time. You might make a call to Congress, or tip the delivery driver in cash. Pick something that fits the “crime” and then let go of the guilt.
Shift your spending from massive corporations to small artists, local venues, or better companies. Replace a Sinclair station with PBS Passport, buy from bookshop.org instead of Amazon or dump Spotify. Search local news for a concert, comedy show or art festival today!
Entertainment Budget Find Out How »
If you don’t know anyone transgender and the whole thing makes you uncomfortable, watch “Will & Harper,” a documentary about Will Farrell taking a road trip with an old friend, newly out. If you already know you stand with trans folks, get a button to wear, print zines, and don’t forget to call your state Senator to ask if there’s legislation you need to oppose!
Trans(cend) bigotry Find Out How »
There are terms we all throw around. He’s an authoritarian building a fascist government. ICE violates our constitutional rights. Or maybe you don’t use those words, because you’re not certain what they mean. Either way, choose ONE current news story and develop an “elevator pitch” explaining your position, using strong, accurate language.
