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Protest funding
Large protests take experienced organizers and lots of money. From permits to porta-potties the logistics of gathering 10,000 people in one place (much less 100k!) is significant.
Donate the price of a movie ticket or dinner out for the event they’re throwing for you, whether you can go or not!
Buy Bling
Get a t-shirt, jewelry, lanyard, pin, button, sticker…something that lets people know where you stand. I recently complimented a rainbow-flag peeking out from a doctor’s busy lanyard. She was so pleased and said she wasn’t sure anyone noticed. I assured her anyone who needs the reassurance, notices.
Normalize progressive messages! Flood the zone with symbols of…
Trans Youth
As Transgender Awareness Week continues, today we dismantle false information about transgender kids. First the basics: like sexual orientation, being transgender isn’t a choice. The choice is whether to live as yourself or not.
The right has stoked anxiety around surgery, sports and bathrooms, fueling right-wing races at the expense of ALL our kids. Click through…
Boycott Sinclair
Sinclair isn’t just capitulating, it’s eager for more. Identify local Sinclair-owned stations. Be polite when you call — staff may be on your side — to tell them you’ll be asking local advertisers to stop ad buys. Click through for details
Military Connections
Observe Veteran’s Day by reconnecting with friends or family in the military. Send a text or take a veteran friend to lunch. If you have estranged military family, send a card or make a donation to a veteran’s organization in their name. Rebuild community ties.
Committee for the First Amendment
The Committee for the First Amendment was a McCarthy era resistance group out of Hollywood. They used their skills to speak up for the constitution. Jane Fonda’s father was a founder, and she has launched the group. https://www.committeeforthefirstamendment.com
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.
Taxes
If you get a refund in April, it means you loaned money to the government interest-free. Adjust your W-2 withholding to deduct less. Your goal should be to owe a little money after you file taxes, but less than $1000.
This is not a tax protest. This is a legal adjustment that keeps money -…
Protest Playlist
Music motivates! Get pumped to protest with a playlist of music that inspires you and makes you feel bold and determined. Curate a playlist of songs that help you feel hope when despair clouds your vision. Consciously incorporate music into your resilience and determination.
Protest Skills
Big groups of people can be unruly. There have been plenty of riots after sports games. To protect yourself and present peaceful resistance, learn new skills.
The ACLU, Indivisible, No Kings and others have online trainings about your rights at a protest, how to de-escalate, and more.
Tithe for Change
If you are a member of a religious organization (church, synagogue, etc.) call the office and ask how to connect with the program providing food to hungry people in your area. Volunteer or donate to that committee or group.
If your religious organization isn’t feeding hungry Americans, divert your usual contributions to a group that…
Help Count Crowds
At the June 14th No Kings protests, we set records for peaceful turnout, but around 18% of protests went uncounted. Help report smaller protests so the numbers are accurate.
Support Artists
Directly support the people creating inspiring content. Pick and author, musician, comedian or artist who inspires or leads you and find out how they monetize. Pay them directly when you can, and promote them through reviews and word of mouth if you can’t.
Trans(cend) bigotry
November 13th-19th is Transgender Awareness Week every year, and it’s been a tough year.
Take some action this week to support transgender folks. Start where you are, and take one step towards being an effective ally to all.
Whistle Resistance
Whistle brigades directly protect your neighbors by letting vulnerable people know ICE is nearby, and by calling observers to active ICE detentions. Familiarize yourself with how it works and then spread the word through whistle-packs, trainings, or rapid response groups.
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Lunch Choice
Buy lunch for a friend who is demographically (age, race, class, etc.) different from you. Ask them how they’re doing, and really listen to what they say.
Don’t dive directly into politics or point out your differences. Just build the relationship naturally.
News Zoom
Zoom in or Zoom out on the news. Pick a story you’ve seen on social media and read two news articles that are either extremely local, or international.
Flag Resistance
Battles over symbols matter. Furious efforts to brand the No Kings! rallies anti-American were countered by a strong presence of American flags in protest images. It’s time we reclaim the image of America as inclusive and constantly striving for greater fairness and justice.
No Tesla Trillion!
NOVEMBER 15th! Tesla shareholders just approved a ONE TRILLION dollar compensation package for Elon Musk if the company hits a series of goals over the next ten years.
That means we control if he gets paid! They worried that refusing his demand would tank Tesla’s value. They should have known that we will. Put November 15th…
Be Social
Organize a politically inspired group event. Book club, museum outing, postcard writing, protest carpool.
Support Public Media
On October 1st, 2025 our public media went without public funding for the first time in their history. We fix that by funding them directly. Donate, volunteer, or buy merchandise.
Learn to deescalate
ou’re at a protest and a MAGA guy shows up. What do you do? You’re in a public space and someone is harassing a transgender woman. How do you respond?
Deescalation classes are more available than ever before. Take a class, watch a zoom, or become an expert — learn to soothe, not incite. Click through for…
Join a BuyNothing Group
Shift away from the capitalist mindset and build community by joining the local gifting economy!
Take a Class
Build resilience (cooking, sewing) or meet people over shared interests (art, sports.) This is a great way to build community, defeat burnout, and keep the local economy going.
(Many classes are sliding scale, so don’t assume you can’t afford this idea.)
Hellmouth
Are you all-in on Halloween? Plan a party or yard display around a political theme like “Death of Democracy.” Plan a political costume that expresses your hopes or fears.
If you live in a conservative area, turn up the volume on a caricature of Trump. Then play it perfectly straight.
Click through for inspiration.
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…
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 whenever you use it. Or hire someone to help with chores, if you can afford to. Many people will need cash side-gigs.
Buy a Bus Pass
Public transport is a critical equalizer : the more vulnerable you are, the more you need it. Buy a monthly bus pass for yourself, or someone else. Donate one to a women’s shelter or community college if you don’t know have a personal use.
Support local farming
Support a local farm: buy fall produce, go apple-picking or stop off for local honey or pickles to gift this holiday season.
“Did it” Diary
Overwhelmed by To Do lists? Feel stuck, like you’re spinning your wheels, or not doing enough? Take stock of what you’ve done or taken steps toward by making a DID list.
Step Up
Protests work by building community, but you have to take the next step. Did you see an interesting group booth? Hear a political candidate speak? Meet a neighbor you didn’t know was in the resistance?
Take the next step right now. Sign up for a mailing list, put a meeting on your calendar, volunteer for a…
Document Resistance
If we don’t document what’s happening, who will? Take pictures of resistance: protests, graffiti, or things you witness.
When possible take pictures from multiple angles — it helps establish legitimacy. Post your pictures with a few words of context.
Go to a Museum
Go to a museum. Visit a park. Ride the bus. If we don’t use public resources, they look expendable. When we appreciate them, we stand up for them. Pay admission, or check your city for “public access” dates. (In Seattle, that’s the first Thursday of each month.)
Strengthen connections
Reach out to someone you’re overdue to touch in with. Make amends over something that feels impossible. Tell someone how much they mean to you. Take a social risk. Build bonds.
Fight Lies
Fake and false information proliferates. From bad headlines normalizing the regime by repeating GOP lies, to AI stories designed to make you click, disinformation is everywhere.
There are clear tactics to spot, and counter this flood of falsehood. Read on for tips.
“We Ain’t Buying it”
“We Ain’t Buying It” Join Black Voters Matter in shifting your spending from big corporate powers to businesses that invest in our communities. Sign a pledge card to put your money where your values are. This isn’t a boycott, it’s a conscious re-factoring of your economic power. Support your community. How to do it: We’re…
Carry Cash
Anonymous cash fuels resistance and keeps funds in small businesses’ hands. Large companies and the government want to track every purchase. Get cash-back at the grocery store and normalize using it for tips and small purchases.
Postcard Protest
Cards and postcards are harder to ignore than phone calls or emails. There are a number of well-developed active campaigns. (Click through for details.)
Buy stamps, paper and pens, and go to town!
Protests that Count
There are multiple forms of protest, but today we’re going to talk about the BIG dates. These are the coordinated events nationwide where the key is visibility — and crowd numbers. Sign up for events like the October 18th No Kings! protest to help organizers report on attendance. If you live in a small place,…
Protest Safety
if you (or your partner) are worried about protest safety Oct18th, start small. Find a corner or overpass event today and drive past, honking encouragingly. If it looks fine, park and walk by to get a feel for it. Stop for fifteen minutes, or say hello and make new friends. Click through for much more.