If making NYE resolutions is your tradition, include resistance! There are hundreds of ways to focus on resistance, or to sneak it into things you already wanted to do. From “call Congress once a week” to looking for a better job, make resistance part of your thinking. We’ve got dozens of suggestions!
Create tiny afternoon pick-me-ups to brighten someone’s day, and “spill the tea” on your favorite form of resistance. Create a ‘zine with a list of local businesses engaged in mutual aid, or spread the word about an action (Whistles?) or a resource like this web site. Write little encouraging notes or details about an upcoming protest and tuck them into packs of afternoon joy.
Spreading joy is resistance!
Burnout is part of their plan. That means sustainability is part of our resistance! If there’s a resistance task you feel pressured to do, but are really dreading, give yourself a pass. If there’s a group you joined that’s a bad fit, try a different group. Community building is the core of resistance, and it should be sustainable!
Excuse Yourself Find Out How »
Social media wants to show you paid content. You want to see friends, activists, or cute dogs.
Every time you see something you like, interact with it. Ideally, leave a comment! When you see content you don’t want, take a moment to hide or block it. Your feed will improve quickly, and your social media neighbors will benefit too!
Fascism relies on fear to control. They start with groups the general public already harbors doubts about, then expand the campaign. Push back by humanizing everyone. Don’t let mis-gendering of trans folks pass, and dismantle racist beliefs like the persistent idea that Black people have less sensitive skin. Look for the achilles heel in your own beliefs, and learn more!
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While we we’re all focused on the Epstein files and ICE abuses, House Republicans are trying to steal the midterms. Remember the SAVE act, that would make voting harder for anyone whose name has changed (like many married women)? New propasals do all that and more. While you’re calling, tell the Senate NO FUNDING FOR DHS and claw back ICE funds.
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 accept specific goods like home building or pet supplies that others won’t take. Research local options and take another step away from commercialism!
