Some things are easier to do in a group. If you have like-minded friends you’d like to build a resistance pod with, we’ve tagged simple tasks that lend themselves to group activities, like visiting a museum or forming a book club. Build on the relationships you already have and create an agile ready-response team that can tackle whatever comes up!
Create tiny afternoon pick-me-ups to brighten someone’s day, and “spill the tea” on your favorite form of resistance. Write little encouraging notes or print a zine and tuck little bags of joy and resistance into public spaces. Spreading joy is resistance!
Do you love to sing? Singing Resistance is a decentralized music-oriented group that engages in actions like singing in solidarity or to bring visibility. More than just singing, this is a way to connect with like-minded people. Find a group, or start one! The organizing document is clear, explicit, and easy to follow.
Singing Resistance! Find Out How »
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. If you’re disappointed about a local primary result, it’s a great way to work for someone you do like.
Postcards to Voters Find Out How »
Before the internet, bookstores were the commons for information and community. Today, like all local brick-and-mortar, they’re nearly extinct. We can’t fight oligarchs without addressing monopoly, so one of the ways we resist is through supporting local business. Buy your books locally when you can. If you buy online, use Bookstore.org — they donate a portion of each sale to local stores.
Small Bookstores Find Out How »
Goodwill is convenient, but commercial, and religious charities may discriminate in distribution efforts. What to do? Most areas have at least a few thrift stores designed to benefit a specific target cause: DV victims or immigrants or animals. Some stores specialize in specific goods. Research local options and take another step away from commercialism!
Go spend time in the place you live! Visit a museum, stroll through an arboretum, or show locally. Be a tourist in the place you live and bring new eyes to the experience. Chat with shop owners and get to know your own city in a new way.
