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.
Elections matter. If they didn’t, Trump’s election wouldn’t be dismantling democracy. Start talking about how political decisions affect our daily lives. Avoid idealism or quick-fixes. It took years to build to this regime, and it will take years to recover from it. Fight cynicism and make hard work cool again. Elections set conditions for all our other fights.
Politics matter Find Out How »
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 »
Truth matters, but it’s harder to identify than ever before. Learn tactics for vetting sources, and how to use a “truth sandwich” to debunk false information you encounter. Fascism tries to get you to give up on the truth, and it’s never had better tools…but objective reality exists!
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 »
