organizing
Reflection: I'm bringing my tools
'Willing to chance the ice in darkness' — S. Bear Bergman
Tucker Lieberman
organizing
Groups doing real work
Sign up for their email newsletters and take the actions they recommend
values
Reflection: Your fears & your hopes
What can you do differently?
organizing
Plan great meetings (or "assemblies")
Don’t over-promise, and expect some disruption — but 'prepare for success.'
communication
Use secure communications
If you can, don't send regular texts. Use an encrypted app.
queer-trans
Washington, DC: Rally tomorrow for 🏳️⚧️US v. Skrmetti
Gather outside the Supreme Court to show support for trans kids. If you'll be at home, learn more about the case.
queer-trans
Today we contact our electeds: #LGBTQNotGoingBack
Tell them LGBTQ rights are a non-negotiable requirement for your political support, and that you'll pay attention long before the next primary election.
health
Today is World AIDS Day
Learn more, share info, support others
health
Be a living organ donor (a call from Canada right now)
Would you be willing to be tested to become a donor?
books
'Make Amazon Pay': Buy elsewhere (4 tips)
The strike is over labor, environment, and democracy. Support other businesses.
social media
On social media, follow people who are doing the real work
If you can't explain what good they do or how reading their opinions helps you, swap out those voices.
values
Reflection: How are you making money? Are you living by your values?
A quick framework for self-assessment. How does your work contribute to — or undermine — life on this planet?