Have you seen folks over freeways, waving flags and holding giant signs? Have you thought “that’s something I could do!” but you weren’t sure how?
The Visibility Brigade has created a detailed manual. Find a few friends and get out there! Go have coffee afterwards and talk about the state of the world. This is organizing!
Visibility Brigade Find Out How »
The “Community Emergency Response Team” program trains people to step up in emergencies. Focused on closing the inevitable gap until trained professionals could be deployed, this training is more relevant than ever as agencies are dismantled and climate change worsens. Click through for information about taking classes.
Google has integrated AI into… everything. They say they aren’t training Gemini on your email but there are other risks with AI. Click through for ways to control AI in your gmail account (including a hack that won’t turn off your spellcheck!) or consider Proton Mail, a privacy-oriented alternative that puts you in charge.
Learn how to record ICE abductions before you encounter one. What are your legal rights? What should you focus on? What should you do with the video afterwards? Click through for details.
Reach out to someone you’re overdue to touch in with. Make amends over something that feels impossible, without expectation. Tell someone how much they mean to you. Take a social risk. Build bonds.
Strengthen connections Find Out How »
Want to do more than show up at a protest? Hearing about economic action and looking for ways to get involved? May Day (May 1st) is a traditional date for labor and organizing, and MayDayStrong.org is planning widespread events this year, with promotion from the founders of Indivisible and other groups you know. If you’re wondering “what’s next?” this is a good way to get involved. One day of economic protest won’t topple the regime, but it will help us build the skills that can.
Activist Training Find Out How »
