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!
Spread hope
Buy some fun post-it notes, stationery, or even a printer, and start leaving inspiring messages all around town and anywhere you travel for people to find, like tiny, any-time protest signs.
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 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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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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Build a Squad
Build a group of 3-6 people who have similar resistance values and priorities. Plan an action together. Pick something simple: a protest, calling Senators, writing postcards. You’re laying foundations for a core group you trust, so start small.
Armed Allies
Do you have family or friends in the military? Reach out today, especially if they’re deployed or can’t get home. If you’re estranged, click through for tips and how to reconnect. MAGA is quiet-quitting. Outreach can help. The first step is to crack the door.