Ridicule is a great way to fight authoritarians. Respect is essential to their fear campaign. Nothing deflates that faster than humor at their expense. Portland is a case study in using weirdness to resist authoritarianism — spread the ridicule!
If you’re in a position to schedule meetings, tests or work shifts, poll your employees for cultural priorities. Everyone gets Christmas off, but what about the company lunch scheduled during Ramadan, or a day off for Ethiopian students to join family on Meskel? Advocate for a more flexible environment for everyone.
Worker solidarity Find Out How »
Before Pride month ends, commit to ongoing defense of our vulnerable neighbors. 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. If you’re uncomfortable or feel uninformed, they can help with that, or click through for some starting points.
Remember when coffee shops and bookstores had bulletin boards? Social media has replaced them and put us at the mercy of the algorithm. Create a neighborhood news stop to push back and build community!
Neighborhood news Find Out How »
Didn’t get to resistance this weekend? Put something on your calendar right now! From a protest to calling your Senator—if it matters it goes on the schedule! If you think you don’t have time, browse our 5-minute actions: simpleresistance.us/tag/5-minutes
Schedule Resistance Find Out How »
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.
Turn off tracking Find Out How »
