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.
Pay Rent
Rent is due! Contribute to a rent fund where you live, or find out which tribe your land belongs to and see if they have a “real rent” program to support tribal programs.
Half-Ass It
If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing poorly! Go to the protest without a sign – you still count. Call your Senator and rant at the machine. Donate $5 when you can. Replace some of your Amazon purchases with local stores. If reading a history book is overwhelming, listen to inspiring fiction. Embrace the power of doing something, and together it will be enough.
Leave Reviews
From restaurants to books, small businesses rely on word of mouth and reviews. Make a habit of leaving a quick review after eating or shopping at a locally-owned business, or review your favorite find each week. Reviews don’t just persuade customers, they also unlock rank. Many systems require a set number of reviews before raising visibility on products.
Tithe for Change
If you are a member of a religious organization call the office and ask how to get involved with the program feeding and housing people in your area. Volunteer or donate to that committee or group.
If your religious organization isn’t helping struggling people divert your usual contributions to a group that is. Tell them why.
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Postcard Protest
Cards and postcards are harder for officials to ignore than phone calls, emails or petitions. If you enjoy writing old fashioned letters, set up your stationary and start telling your elected representatives what you think!
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Thank you cards
Do you send physical thank you cards? Whenever you’re writing one, send a spare to a politician or activist group you’re grateful for. Use up leftover seasonal cards (ask buy nothing for leftover wedding cards?) and be specific about what you appreciate! Everyone loves a kudo!
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