What a great post! I know folks in red places who just don’t feel safe. I think this will really help them. Thank you!
Also, I’ve taken to sending written notes or emails to politicians/businesses when I approve/disapprove some action. Example … most recently emailed a thank you to the Port of Portland for not running that tacky video at the Portland airport.
I have started to write messages of protest on dollar bills before I spend them. Short, succinct and in red pen. Who knows who or how many people read them.
I have a red ink stamp that I got from Move On. I stamp all my notes ($1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100). It says "Stamp Money Out of Politics," and then it has Move On on the bottom.
I love this one: "Be a committed praise-giver." It's pretty good advice for all situations, but especially the one we're in. The most visible advocates should have troves of cheerleaders behind them (making their fight sustainable but also embracing some form of collective movement, even if hidden).
On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is an extreme extrovert and 10 is an extreme introvert, I’m an 11. I love protests and marches. I don’t have to talk to anyone if I don’t want to. Last weekend, I participated in a Signs of Fascism protest, which was excellent because you stand 10 feet apart, so you can’t talk to anyone. I’m always writing postcards to GOTV. I’ve had a bunch of letters to the editor published. Lastly, I don’t call my representatives, I email them. All fun things for introverts.
We NEED every body on this Saturday!! Introverts will also get harmed by losing our democracy. It's everyone's responsibility, one needn't talk to anyone else- but showing up DOES matter.
Excellent suggestions. We're all in this together. You might skip a protest march today but join in one tomorrow. They're actually fun. And you can just stop in, stay a few minutes and leave. It all helps.
There doesn't have to be a one size fits all approach to the First Amendment. It's clear: anyone can say anything they want, as long as they don't aim to incite a riot, as Donnie did in '21.
What a great post! I know folks in red places who just don’t feel safe. I think this will really help them. Thank you!
Also, I’ve taken to sending written notes or emails to politicians/businesses when I approve/disapprove some action. Example … most recently emailed a thank you to the Port of Portland for not running that tacky video at the Portland airport.
You can also surprise yourself by attending a great meet up of friends who haven't met each other yet!
No Kings demonstration on October 18. Spread the word! 👑👑👑👑👑
To find a location, follow this link!
https://www.nokings.org/
I have started to write messages of protest on dollar bills before I spend them. Short, succinct and in red pen. Who knows who or how many people read them.
I have a red ink stamp that I got from Move On. I stamp all my notes ($1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100). It says "Stamp Money Out of Politics," and then it has Move On on the bottom.
Getting ten friends to vote is a great one! That is what we do at Turnout Nation.
I love this one: "Be a committed praise-giver." It's pretty good advice for all situations, but especially the one we're in. The most visible advocates should have troves of cheerleaders behind them (making their fight sustainable but also embracing some form of collective movement, even if hidden).
On a scale of 1-10, where 1 is an extreme extrovert and 10 is an extreme introvert, I’m an 11. I love protests and marches. I don’t have to talk to anyone if I don’t want to. Last weekend, I participated in a Signs of Fascism protest, which was excellent because you stand 10 feet apart, so you can’t talk to anyone. I’m always writing postcards to GOTV. I’ve had a bunch of letters to the editor published. Lastly, I don’t call my representatives, I email them. All fun things for introverts.
We NEED every body on this Saturday!! Introverts will also get harmed by losing our democracy. It's everyone's responsibility, one needn't talk to anyone else- but showing up DOES matter.
Excellent suggestions. We're all in this together. You might skip a protest march today but join in one tomorrow. They're actually fun. And you can just stop in, stay a few minutes and leave. It all helps.
Much-needed post today. See you all on Saturday !
There doesn't have to be a one size fits all approach to the First Amendment. It's clear: anyone can say anything they want, as long as they don't aim to incite a riot, as Donnie did in '21.