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!
We talk about mutual aid, community building and feeding people…what if someone had already sorted out the logistics? Check out Lasagna Love, who connect families needing a little love (and a lasagna) with people willing to make one! If you aren’t ready to bake, you can also donate. lasagnalove.org
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. Buy from Bookshop.org when you can’t – they donate a portion to a bookstores of your choice!
Small Bookstores Find Out How »
Weather is getting more extreme, and FEMA is disabled. Being self-sufficient has always been a good idea, but now it’s essential. Make a plan, then pick one task to do today. Schedule the next step for a week or a month out. Slow steady steps lead to success!
Prepare your household for emergencies Find Out How »
Before fascism descended, we had real problems. Now we have all those and more. It’s easy to give up hope, but critical that we remember what we’re fighting for. Imagine what you WANT, not just what you’re afraid of. Brainstorm steps to build what you want with a friend, or throw a Hope Party!
Plan a trip to a museum, park, arboretum this weekend. Pay admission, or check your city for “public access” dates, discounts, or tickets from the library. Explore the place you live and expand your world!
Find or start a book club! Check the library, local bookstores, or ask online to find a book club. Many people have started resistance-oriented clubs in the past year, but any group will encourage reading and build community. Or start one—it’s easier than you think!
