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!
Black History Month is the time to find new, local Black-owned businesses! Local papers and groups may run special editions with lists of businesses, or look for special events in your area like tasting tours. If you’d like to support Black entrepreneurs more, this is the best time of the year to find them! (Remember to leave reviews!)
Staying informed but calm is a trick these days. To avoid disconnecting or shutting down with overwhelm, curate your news sources regularly. Do you have reliable, steady voices that use rational, calm language? Raise the volume on those, while minimizing ones that leave you feeling so panicked you can’t act.
Protests work by building community, but you have to take the next step. If you collected a contact card or flyer at a recent protest, reach out now! Sign up for a mailing list or Signal chat and just lurk for a while. If you have no contacts, both Indivisible and NDLON are very experienced at integrating new folks.
Do something outside your comfort zone today. Go to a protest, call your senator, or join a local group to learn more. Or do something that isn’t resistance related at all! Speak in public or invite someone to lunch. Practice courage and you’ll build courage!
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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!
Charitable Changes Find Out How »
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.
