Invite a friend to lunch to talk about politics, or organize a politically inspired group event. Book club, museum outing, postcard writing, protest carpool. Build a pool of friends you can talk things over with. Take turns processing, or create a “news club” to research rapidly emerging information and pool what you learn.
Signal isn’t suitable for military-grade security, but it’s vastly better than META owned chats like Messenger or Whats App. Install Signal, learn to use it, and begin building your connections there.
Take stock of your hobbies and interests. Are you artistic? Help make protest signs. Do you love to sew? Sew a protester’s costume. Are you a talented photographer? Find a free repository and add your own resistance images.
Creative Activism Find Out How »
Instead of a resolution, could we suggest a recollection? Pause to remember everything you’ve done to resist! If you’re just getting started or always draw a blank, then start a “did-it diary” for the coming year!
Use leftover holiday cards to create a “Mail Storm” to Congress with this demand: repeal the USPS Prefunding Mandate. Learn more here: https://apwu.org/the-usps-fairness-act/
Postcard Protest Find Out How »
No matter what we’re doing, we all have times we feel like it isn’t enough. Whether we’re right, or it’s just imposter syndrome, one thing can cut through the ennui : talk to someone whose resistance you admire, and who will be frank and honest with you. Invite them to lunch or tea, and invite real conversation.
Interview with an activist Find Out How »
