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!
Truth matters, but it’s harder to identify than ever before. Learn tactics for vetting sources, and how to use a “truth sandwich” to debunk false information you encounter. Fascism tries to get you to give up on the truth, and it’s never had better tools…but objective reality exists! Learn how to defend it.
Fascism starts with groups the general public already harbors doubts about. It looks for cracks. Push back by humanizing everyone. Don’t let mis-gendering of trans folks pass. Dismantle racist tropes like the idea that Black people have less physical pain. Look for the Achilles heel in your own beliefs- which group feels different to you? Spend time with their history and culture until you get over it!
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When Israelis or Jews are attacked, a growing subset of the left blames the victims: “Bondi Beach was a false flag.” ” The Flight 1073 hijacking was an Israeli plot.” On Oct7th there are worldwide celebrations of an event some say Israel committed to give an excuse for genocide. So why are they celebrating? If you think Jews are never the victims and always the perpetrators, study the millenia-old forms of antisemitism. Fascists rely on our division for power.
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From restaurants to books, small businesses rely on word of mouth and reviews. Make a habit of leaving a quick review after eating or shopping at a locally-owned business, or review your favorite find each week. Reviews don’t just persuade customers, they also unlock rank. Many systems require a set number of reviews before raising visibility on products.
Voter ID laws may have changed where you are. Check for new rules and collect whatever you need to ensure you can vote. If you’re in good shape, check with friends, or work on other official papers like a certified birth certificate and passport.
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“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness” – Mark Twain. Make a plan to spend time in another country if you can. Even a lunch trip to Canada can remind you that our nation didn’t always feel like this. If you can’t risk a border crossing, or can’t afford international travel, plan a trip inside America to a place different from home.
