How to do it:

Electoral Dates

• On the last day online registrations are allowed, check that your registration hasn’t been purged
• Include every special election and primary—they have low turnout but high value
• if you want to engage in electoral activism, like door knocking or writing postcards, include those dates too.
• Schedule everything through the 2026 primary, and add a to-do to re-fill the calendar after it

You can find useful links and information for your state at Vote.org. You can even sign up for a voting reminder service, if you don’t mind a few extra texts.

Activism

• Add protest dates the way you would any other commitment. If you worry about privacy, create a code, like “walking with Suzy.”
• Look for trainings and schedule time for them. We’re all learning as we go.
• If you’re looking for a group to join or a place to volunteer, treat it like dating: rarely as much fun as we think it’s going to be, but with a mission. Schedule time for it.
• Block out time for postcard writing, reading a favorite Substack, or whatever quiet activity keeps you motivated
• If you’re all out of ideas, add a once-a-week item to check this web site for inspiration

Resilience

Don’t forget to schedule things you need to do for yourself. From re-organizing the hall closet to store extra supplies, to finally getting your passport, take time to make sure you’re able to keep fighting.

Resistance takes time and energy. It’s a marathon, so pace yourself. Decide how much time you can spend each week, and then make sure you actually get to take that time.