Do you send physical thank you cards? Whenever you’re writing one, send a spare to a politician or activist group you’re grateful for. Use up leftover seasonal cards (ask buy nothing for leftover wedding cards?) and be specific about what you appreciate! Everyone loves a kudo!
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Don’t put your Pride flags away! As we head from Pride to the 4th, push back at the tacky orange man by flying the U.S. flag side-by-side with a second flag that shows your values. Pride, peace, Ukraine, Canada…pick something meaningful to you and make a statement!
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If you feel like calling state Senators makes no difference, go local: from ICE operations to checking girls’ panties to play sports, state decisions matter. Very few people pay attention to state-level politics, so you have extra clout if you do. Not sure who they are? Click through for tips to find them.
There’s a lot of ambivalence about the 4th of July this year, and that puts some of our military in a tough spot. Some will be called on to participate in events we may be boycotting, and patriotism is complicated these days. Reach out to friends and family in service and build bridges where you can. We win by inclusion.
You’ve probably forgotten more of Trump’s awful actions than you remember, but it’s important we remain aware! A UK researcher has built a Trump Tracker organized by “domain” of action. Browse through and share specific details where they might shift people towards resistance.
For Juneteenth, spend some time learning about the American history you never learned. Click through for lists of books and movies to get you started, or search #blackhistorymonth (useful year-round!) and follow Black pages willing to educate. Black Americans fought for liberation with far less power than we have today. Don’t give up; get educated!
