Resistance takes time and stamina, which means we have to prepare for the long haul. That means putting our own oxygen mask on first! In this category we’ll help you build resilience, community, and knowledge.
Are you all-in on Halloween? Plan a party or yard display around a political theme like “Death of Democracy.” Plan a political costume that expresses your hopes or fears.
If you live in a conservative area, turn up the volume on a caricature of Trump. Then play it perfectly straight.
Click through for inspiration.
Staying informed but calm is a trick these days. To avoid disconnecting or shutting down with overwhelm, curate your news sources regularly. Do you have reliable, steady voices that use rational, calm language? Raise the volume on those, while minimizing ones that leave you feeling so panicked you can’t act.
Strikes and boycotts are effective when they have sufficient participation. A general strike is a tall order in a country as big as ours, but we’re building our skills, communication and understanding with more targeted actions.
To grow from here, we need to organize. Start by signing the generalstrike.us pledgecard. Click through for details.
Prepare an “elevator pitch” to use whenever someone blames the government shutdown on Democrats, or “both sides” it. The self-proclaimed King of negotiation, profanely refused to negotiate.
Government Closures Find Out How »
Prices are rising and economic indicators aren’t good. Sit down with your family budget and give some thought to resilience. This may last a while, so look for sustainable adjustments.
Economic resilience Find Out How »
Winter brings cozy weather for tea and reading. Order a couple of history or how-to books that will fuel your resistance, and make time to read them.
Get certified copies of your birth certificate and any documents that track name changes since that point. This includes ALL marriage and divorce certificates for many women.
Get Certified Documents Find Out How »
Reconnect with friends or family in the military. Start with an email or postcard if you’re estranged. If even that seems like too much, take a veteran friend to lunch and ask if they’re willing to put in the labor of talking about military culture. Cultural sensitivity is always the first step in alliance.
Military Connections Find Out How »
Splurge on a convenience that will free up time or energy for resistance work. If you always burn the rice, get a rice cooker and call your Senator every time you use it. (Messages count!)
