Voting is the ante in a democracy. It gets you in the game, but once you’re there, you have to show up. Right now we’re facing midterms that will determine how much Trump can get away with for the rest of his term. If it didn’t matter, there wouldn’t be so much voter suppression. Change your avatar and post about voting…boost the signal!
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Burnout is part of their plan. That means sustainability is resistance! If there’s something you feel pressured to do but are really dreading, give yourself a pass. If there’s a group you joined that’s a bad fit, it’s okay to quit! You can try again, take a break, or simply decide something isn’t your lane. It’s good to say no!
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One-third of Americans weren’t alive on 9/11. Young Democrats don’t seem to know why Hasan Piker saying American deserved 9/11 is horrifying. Older Americans idealize the solidarity that followed, erasing the Islamophobia and authoritarian shift. Watch “American Jedi: The Salman Hamdani Story” a short documentary about the patriotic love that sent a Muslim first-responder towards the smoke, and his family’s fight to have his name cleared and honored in the years that followed. Available on YouTube.
Most of us think of Fox as the channel that brainwashed our parents, but Sinclair is the gateway drug for the rest of us. You can’t avoid conglomerate news these days, but it helps to be aware of the messages they’re slipping into your nightly news. Click through for John Oliver’s 2017 expose.
Are you a busy person who wishes you could do more? Commit to one five minute act of resistance once a week. Do the same thing every time, or use our list of quick tasks for inspiration.
Social media is exploding with disinformation. Every time you see something you like, interact with it. Comments are best. If you miss someone’s wall, go to it and interact—it’ll show up in your feed. When you see content you don’t want, take a moment to hide or block it. You can improve what you consume.
