This week, and it’s only Day 2, has brought many setbacks–DAPL, ACA repeal (kind of), the Gag law, alternative facts and more–but like my friend Wendy reminded me this morning, keep your eyes on the ball. These are mostly reactionary and symbolic. Mostly. The best part is that they remind us not to be complacent. And not to be sucked into the dismay. Luckily we are constantly reminded that this is NOT NORMAL. Rick Perry (who will likely head the Dept of Energy) sits on the board of a company that will gain huge $$$ from DAPL. Just sayin.
I’ve listed today’s actions and readings below. But I want you to think about how you can do something real. Today. Get involved in a real way to make a difference. Here’s one way…
The Guardianship Project:
Any of you have experience creating a webpage? Our Guardianship Project is looking for someone to create a simple website. If you don’t know about the project, here’s the short of it:
Actions:
Sign to resist the Labor Secretary nomination.
Resist Mnuchin! Call your senators. Need the numbers? They should be programmed into your phones.
Stand up for DAPL.
Ten actions to do in the first hundred days.
Required reading:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jan/19/womens-march-washington-occupy-protest
http://www.refinery29.com/2017/01/136924/jen-psaki-million-woman-march-activism
http://blog.sfgate.com/morford/2017/01/20/the-day-democracy-died-an-epitaph/
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/01/23/opinion/we-are-dissidents-we-are-legion.html