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!
Use Signal
Signal isn’t suitable for military-grade security, but it’s vastly better than META owned chats like Messenger or Whats App. Install Signal, learn to use it, and begin building your connections there.
Invest in Resilience
Splurge on a convenience that will free up time or energy for resistance work. If you always burn the rice, get a rice cooker and call your Senator while you use it. Return a gift you didn’t really want, and get something you can use!
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Get Certified Documents
Get certified copies of your birth certificate and any documents that track name changes since that point. This includes ALL marriage and divorce certificates for many women. If you need any federal papers (passports, etc.) or to file changes to services like Social Security, put in your requests now. Another government shutdown is likely in February.
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Get Fresh Meals
In many areas you can get prepared meals to heat at home, made locally with good ingredients. Some are stand-alone businesses, others are part of a network. If eating better is part of your 2026 plan, participate in the time-honored tradition of neighbors making ends meet by selling delicious food!
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Thank you cards
Do you send physical thank you cards? While you’re writing yours this holiday season, send a few to politicians who have done things you’re grateful for this year. Bonus points if it’s your own rep, but send them to anyone you think is fighting hard for us, especially if they may have national aspirations.
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Charitable Changes
If you’ve been planning a significant year-end donation, but don’t itemize your taxes, WAIT! The rules change in 2026 and if you don’t itemize but do make donations up to a few thousand dollars, you might be better off procrastinating just a few more days. It depends on your finances, so check!
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