Are you a busy person who wishes you could resist more? Start where you are and take one step forward. Choose a schedule you can keep and commit to one five minute act of resistance. It can be daily (while you wait for the coffee to perk) or weekly (during your lunch break Wednesday) or even monthly. It can be five minutes of a larger task, or discrete, individual actions. What’s key is this: do just a little more than you were doing.
Some estimates suggest as many as 400,000 transgender individuals have moved from redder states to bluer ones since the election. Regional organizations exist to help with the financial and practical aspects of moving under pressure. Click through for resources and make a donation if you can.
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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!
You’ve heard of jury nullification, but do you know what it is, or how to do it? This once-obscure move has already protected several citizens facing serious charges for trivial crimes like throwing a sandwich at ICE agents. Learn how it works and spread the word BEFORE you’re sequestered in a jury room.
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To avoid disconnecting or shutting down with overwhelm, curate your feed for reliable, steady voices that use rational, calm language. We have a starter list if you need ideas.
As we gear up for the midterms, have you considered joining Postcards to Voters? It takes a little prep work to get set up, then you can do as few as five cards at a time. It’s a great task for busy weeks or when you need something meditative to calm yourself.
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Build a pool of friends you can talk things over with. Take turns processing, start a book club, or just check in once a month over wine. Reach out to someone today for a casual walk, or to plan a get-together.
