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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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.
October 17th we get out to promote early voting! It’s almost Halloween, so get your costume ready early and join a local protest, or find your voting location or drop-box and stand at the nearest intersection with a sign advertising it. ALL costumes draw attention (remember the frogs?) so build Halloween energy early this year!
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Madicaid rules have changed, and change again after the midterms. If you’ve had to navigate them, share your hard-won knowledge about bureaucratic tasks. Or help someone register to vote, apply for a passport, or apply for financial aid after a medical bill. Together we cut through their red tape!
Bureaucracy Busting Find Out How »
Create tiny afternoon pick-me-ups to brighten someone’s day, and “spill the tea” on your favorite form of resistance. Might we suggest vote-related messages? Create a card with dates and relevant URLs, or share something from a candidate or about a ballot measure. Tuck them into Little Libraries, pass them out, or leave in snack baskets.
Get a library card! They have ebooks, audiobooks, subscriptions, printing and more, but even if you never go, getting a card helps keep libraries open. Did we mention events, a place you can sit without spending, and tax forms in April? Support the library by joining, then find out everything it offers!
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