Get Prepared

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.

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Eradicate Obstacles

We all have a long list of things we’re going to get to any day now. From calling Congress to having lunch with a friend, most of us are chronically behind on everything, and resistance is no exception. Because resisting is a new habit for many of us, it takes conscious planning to make sure it happens. Pick an act of resistance you already decided to do, and eradicate the obstacles!

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Measles booster

Measles is resurgant, and if you’re older than 35 your protection may not be complete. Click through to check your risk by age cohort, then contact your doctor to discuss a booster if you’re vulnerable. Herd immunity is community care.

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ICE expansion

ICE is expanding, but citizen resistance is triggering a spring thaw. 11 detention warehouse projects have already been stopped. Stopping them is a group effort, so click through to find tips and organizers.

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Collage and Charcuterie

We need casual company and a chance to express ourselves. Invite some friends over for a night of anyone-can-do it art and snacks. Provide everything yourself, or go potluck: have folks bring something for the charcuterie tray, a bottle of wine, or a couple of old magazines to cut up.

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Audit your TV

Write down every radio, TV and cable source you get news or programming from. Now look up who owns them. It may be that your diverse news sources are all Sinclair-owned! If you don’t like the answers, or you don’t have much diversity, replace some of your sources.

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Turn off tracking

The only truly secure way not to be tracked is to leave your phone at home. The easiest quick option is to put your phone in airplane mode. Research and practice the right level of phone security now, before you need it, with Electronic Frontier Foundation guides for iPhone, Android, and general security.

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