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!
Fascism trains us to comply. It starts subtly, with social pressure to peel your Kamala bumper sticker off, or a prayer at the school board meeting. Do something uncomfortable! Go shopping dressed as a circus clown or wear mis-matched socks — the point is to stretch YOUR boundaries, so do something that makes you slightly uncomfortable.
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During a crisis help may be unavailable, so develop an emergency preparation plan for at least several days of self-sufficiency and begin preparing. If you don’t have a plan yet, we have some resources at the link. If you already have a plan, put the next thing you need to do on your calendar.
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The idea is simple: trade favors, collectively. Maybe you’re great with taxes, and Julie needs help. You need someone to clean the gutters, but Julie can’t climb ladders. With a time bank you help Julie…and Jim and Joe, then David helps you. He’s happy to do it. Julie, the registered nurse, was a lifesaver after his wife’s surgery!
One of the most useful first-aid skills to learn, according to every medical professional we talked to, is how to stop bleeding. Stop the Bleed exists to teach you how to save a live. You can take an in-person or online class to learn basic skills that are useful in a crisis.
Brainstorm at least 16 fairly quick and easy resistance actions you could do. Create bingo cards and play for a small prize, or just the bragging rights. Click through for all the inspiration and resources you need.
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Goodwill is convenient, but commercial, and religious charities may discriminate. Find better options! Look for local thrifts with specific causes like DV or animal welfare, and familiarize yourself with specialty thrifts that take things others don’t, like ReStore and Play It Again Sports. And remember to donate things you’re not using!
