You voted…that’s it, right? Not so fast! Ballots go uncounted because signatures don’t match, or other issues arise. (Yes, of course the GOP weaponizes this…) Check your elections board to verify your ballot, then cure it if there’s a problem! You usually have a couple of weeks post-election. Then spread the word!
Authoritarians test new protocols on groups we’re ambivalent about. If we go along, they expand the program, and then you have to explain why it was okay for one group, but not another. Reducing your own bias is resistance work, so learn more about transgender people. Now linked : another study showing no advantage in sports one year into hormone therapy.
There are terms we all throw around. He’s an authoritarian building a fascist government. ICE violates our constitutional rights. Or maybe you don’t use those words, because you’re not certain what they mean. Either way, choose ONE current news story and develop an “elevator pitch” explaining your position, using strong, accurate language you can defend.
Community is the antidote to authoritarianism: when we know and trust our neighbors, we stand together. If you’ve never waved at your neighbor, wave and say Hi! Tell the student sitting near you that you like their rainbow flag pin. Invite your coworker to lunch. Trusted connections take time to grow, so start with small steps.
Go spend time in the place you live! Visit a museum, stroll through an arboretum, or show locally. Be a tourist in the place you live and bring new eyes to the experience. Chat with shop owners and get to know your own city in a new way.
AI slop has exploded in the past month or two, hitting volumes that even break into legitimate reporting. It’s an industry with real consequences, from fraud to elections. Fight back by redirecting your online attention to vetted, real people, producing valuable content. Tips at link.
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