Fascism starts with groups the general public already harbors doubts about. It looks for cracks. Push back by humanizing everyone. Don’t let mis-gendering of trans folks pass. Dismantle racist tropes like the idea that Black people have less physical pain. Look for the Achilles heel in your own beliefs- which group feels different to you? Spend time with their history and culture until you get over it!
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Learn to cook dried beans. It’s affordable, healthy, and good for the planet. Whether you’re trying to save some money, prepare for future shortages, or feed an army, dried beans are the key, so learn one recipe today.
Cook Dried Beans Find Out How »
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.
When we created this post about zines, this was a green action: freedom of speech is sacrosanct in America. That all changed this week, with several activists sentenced to decades in prison despite leaving a protest before violence broke out. The evidence for conspiracy? Zines and a book club. So click through, learn to fold zines, and spread the resistance!
Life gets busy. Dump the guilt and make make a plan! Whether you do one big thing like join a standing protest, or several small things, decide now what you’ll do to push back against the fascists this weekend! (Visit SimpleResistance.US for hundreds of ideas.)
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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.
