Resistance Resources

This is a page of resources for those dedicated to fighting racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, and bigotry in politics, and in everyday life and work. You can ...


    Call Your Reps || Write Your Reps || Join a Local Group || Donate || Volunteer || 
Protest || Strike || Boycott || Ad Boycott || Get Involved in 2018 Campaigns

Attend Town Halls || Stay Informed || Help the Vulnerable in Your Community



and don't forget self care!

take a sabbath

There are many ways to get involved, and some great action guides are popping up to keep you informed and targeting the most pressing issues. On this page is a collection of my favorite resources. I will be updating it as I find more. What are your favorite resources?

Here are resources to help us get involved and stay involved


Stay Informed:

On The Issues



News Roundups & Upcoming Legislation



Calls-To-Action 
(aka What Do I Do Right Now?)

Here are some of my favorite places for keeping up with the most pressing issues. Many of them offer sign-ups so you can get alerts on your phone, and/or daily/weekly emails.

Also: a reminder that many (all?) of these are grassroots efforts begun by a handful of individuals. Many of them might appreciate donations to maintain their efforts.

What Do I Do About Trump? (email option)
RE:ACT To-Do Lists (email option)
Rogan's List (email option)
2 Hours a Week  (email option)
Project 1461 (email option)
Build The Wave (email option)
Daily Grab Back
The 65: Weekly Call to Action
Women's March Action Alerts
It's Time To Fight
5 Calls

More:  Solitary Sundays || Daily Action (Text Alerts) || Tell All Your Friends || Call Them In (email alerts) || Do A Thing || The Loyal Opposition || Weekly Resistance Online || Fight Trump


Local / Facebook Groups

Indivisible Local Groups || Huddle  (Women's March) || SURJ || Indivisible Actions  || Project 1461 List || RISE Chapters ||  Action Together ||  Movement Vote


Political Action Resources

Find Your Reps

Find Your Congressman: Who Is My Representative?

Find Your State Legislators: Open : States


Call Your Reps! Scripts & More


5 Calls

It's Time To Fight

RE:ACT To-Do Lists

2 Hours a Week

The 65

Local Legislation for Arizonans:  AZ Legislature Update


Tips for Calling Your Reps


Call The Halls Guide - from Emily Ellsworth (who worked for Congress for six years)
How to more effectively have your voice heard by your representatives.
Tip one: calling is better than emailing, which is better than petitioning (which does virtually nothing).


It's Time To Fight  (A guide by someone who has worked for Congress for 16 years)
A really great, and constantly updated resource with weekly action items and call scripts.

ONLY Call Your Own Reps!!!
Your opinions will not be recorded if you are out of district! Provide your zip code with every call. If you have an out-of-state cell, tell them that. Calling people that aren't your reps will only clog their phone lines, and fill up their voiceboxes and your message will not be recorded.

Indivisible Guide:  Practical Guide to Resisting the Trump Presidency

How to Make Your Congressperson Listen

Here's What It's Like on the Other End of the Phone

Don't Get Caught Panicking About the Wrong Legislation

Tell Your Reps to Withhold Consent 
(Not sure I personally agree with this as a blanket approach. After all, if we believe in having a federal government, don't we want it to work?)

What Does Calling Actually Achieve?

What Can Blue States Do?


2018 Midterm Elections


ASDC Democrats

Road to 2018

Flippable

Swing Left

Knock Every Door

23 Republicans that hold congressional seats in districts that voted for Clinton

House Republican name Democratic targets for 2018

10 Senate Seats that Could Flip in 2018

Democrats Look to Governors' Races in 2018



Voting Rights and Registering

Let America Vote

FairVote

Voteriders

Project Vote

Vote.gov

Get Out the Vote - American Legion

Gerrymandering: A Visual Guide

Jeff Sessions Just Got Nominated: Here's What to Do (tweet thread)



Be Seen: Strikes, Protests, Town Halls & Events


The Resistance Calendar

The People's Calendar

Town Hall Project
   *If your member of congress doesn't have a town hall call them and demand one!

National General Strike - 2/17

Women's March: A Day Without Women - Date TBA
    This has been done before, and it's worked.

Indivisible Actions

United We Dream

#NoDAPL Action Hub

Progressive Events

Map Our Revolution

Organizing for Action Events Search

Rise Stronger Events


If you see hate or abuse:
Video As Evidence

Local Phoenix Events:
Indivisible Phoenix



How to Protest More Effectively:

How to Increase Accessibility || What Effective Protest Could Look Like (a conservative perspective) || Other Forms of Protest - Why Are We Condemning Them? ||


Corporate Boycotts and Ad Boycotts

Grab Your Wallet 

Boycott Trump

Sleeping Giants

Ad Strike: Wall of Us

Sum Of Us


Donate

ACLU || Planned Parenthood || UNHCR (UN Refugees) || NAACP || CAIR || National Lawyers Guild || Movement Vote  || These Organizations Will Need Critical Support ||




Volunteer!

Volunteer Match

Movement Match

Serve.gov


Talk Across Party Lines

The Simple Psychology to Political Persuasion

The Fundamental Difference Between Republicans and Democrats

Political Polarization and Media Habits



Specific Issues

Education


Devos is our Secretary of Education, Here's What to Do Next

School Board Elections 2017


Refugees & Immigration

United We Dream

13 Ways to Help Immigrants

10 Powerful Ways to Support Immigrants

How to Help Syrian Refugees

How to Help Immigrant and Muslim Neighbors

Amnesty International USA


Racism, Discrimination, Civil Rights & Police Reform

Campaign Zero

Showing Up for Racial Justice

Speak up: responding to everyday bigotry

Jeff Sessions Just Got Nominated: Here's What to Do (tweet thread)


#NoDAPL & Pipeline Protests

Every Day of Action

#NoDAPL Action Hub

Climate & The Environment

What You Can Do Right Now to Stop Trump's Dangerous Climate Agenda

States (not fed) Will Lead on Climate Change under Trump

Action Resources By State: 

Washington: IndivisibleWA


More Everyday Action Resources

A Yale History Prof's 20-point Guide to Defending Democracy under Trump
25 Productive Things to Do If You're Afraid of a Trump Presidency
Women's March Goers: What Actions Will You Take to Make a Difference?
Creative Thinkers Offer Advice
21 Things You Can Do Right Now to Respond to Trump
20 Small Acts of Resistance
What Happens After the Women's March is More Important
The Trump Resistance Plan - Bill Moyers
The DJT Resistance: Boycott Trump


Self-Care:

How to #StayOutraged Without Losing Your Mind

Revel, Reflect, Recharge  (and a daily email)

How to Stay Angry While Still Practicing Self Care This Year

13 Realistic Self-Care Tips

Self-Care Through Small Victories

Self-Care Tips for those terrified of a Trump Presidency

Self Care In A Trump Age


Don't Panic about the Wrong Legislation

Make America Kittens Again

This Week's Good News

Voices to Listen To / Follow

The civil rights movements against racism, sexism, homophobia and xenophobia began long ago, and many -- particularly people of color -- have been active and vocal for many, many years. It's important to listen to them.

News Sources
Many of us already follow the NYT, CNN, ProPublica, and Washington Post. Here are some other excellent voices, some of them quite marginalized in our society.
Get them delivered to your inbox, like them on FB, add them to the news app on your phone. 


Atlanta Black Star (a black-owned newspaper)
National Native News
Stand with Standing Rock
The Root
The Week
Teen Vogue 

*You may be wondering why Teen Vogue is on this list. This year, a black woman became the editor-in-chief, and she has made the new mission of the magazine to bring political and social justice commentary to teens. The reporting there has been excellent ever since.

People to Follow
Twitter is my social media platform of choice, because it's where writers hang out. But it's also a great place for those interested in activism and social justice, so if you're not on Twitter already, you may want to check it out.

@celeste_pewter
@Roadto18

@repjohnlewis
@swingingstorm
@lsarsour
@debreese
@sacredstonecamp
@anamardoll
@ShaunKing
@Blklivesmatter
@karnythia
@prisonculture
@samswey
@MsPackyetti
@deray


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