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!
Food insecurity is only going to get worse in America. Between rising grocery prices, crops lost due to climate change and deportation, and new, draconian SNAP requirements, people are going to be hungry. Add in a fertilizer shortage due to the oil disruption, and this isn’t getting better any time soon.
Support small family farms by signing up for a CSA (produce subscription) in your area. For a set fee, you get a box of local, seasonal produce. The farmer gets financial stability and you get food you can feel good about (and maybe discover a new favorite!) Look in guides for u-pick, farmers markets and other places small farms advertise.
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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!
There’s still a little cozy weather for tea and reading! Order a couple of history or how-to books that will fuel your resistance, and make time to read them, or listen to audio books from the library while you commute or clean. Get back in the habit of paying attention for more than a moment!
If you don’t know anyone transgender and the whole thing makes you uncomfortable, watch “Will & Harper,” a documentary about Will Farrell taking a road trip with an old friend, newly out. If you already on-board get a button to wear, print zines, and don’t forget to call your state Senator to ask if there’s legislation you need to oppose!
Trans(cend) bigotry Find Out How »
Remember when coffee shops and bookstores had bulletin boards? Social media has replaced those pretty much completely—but that puts us at the mercy of corporate algorithms. Rebuild word of mouth with a little neighborhood center hosting curated news. This project takes a bit of time, so get neighbors involved!
Neighborhood news Find Out How »
