No matter what we’re doing, we all have times we feel like it isn’t enough. Whether we’re in a slump, or it’s just imposter syndrome, one thing can cut through the ennui : talk to someone whose resistance you admire. Be up front, or invite them out for a hike or coffee and see where the conversation goes.
Interview with an activist Find Out How »
If you’re looking for something to do on days you just need to maintain momentum…how about postcards to voters? There’s always a campaign somewhere and once you’re set up you can request as few as five addresses to be completed within three days. Think what you could do in a month, one card at a time!
Postcards to Voters Find Out How »
Last December CBS pulled a 60-minutes segment on CECOT the foreign prison we “deported” immigrants to. A bootleg copy that streamed in Canada went around, and eventually CBS aired the segment (opposite an NFL division playoff game…) with new content from the Trump administration. It’s important we witness what is being done in our names, so if you never saw the segment, take 14 minutes to watch it now.
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.
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!
At more than a year into fascism, it’s easy to get burned out and feels safer to stop caring. If you’re low on energy go back to basics: what did you work on “before all this?” Being engaged and caring about something is fighting fascism. They want us demoralized and exhausted. Push back by caring out loud.
