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The late US Representative John Lewis filled us with inspiration. One of his most famous quotes was “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.”
https://www.commoncause.org/articles/10-john-lewis-quotes-to-inspire-you-today/
Here are some ideas for good trouble:
Non-cooperation with an authoritarian regime
Learn how non-violent resistance movements have ended dictatorships, based on real-life studies from around the world. Download a free copy of From Dictatorship to Democracy here:
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Study the works of our American leader of non-violence, The Reverend Martin Luther King: Essential Writings by Martin Luther King Jr
Ready to resist?
Learn about groups that have developed practical, easy-to-use tools to oppose authoritarians and make democracy real. They’ll help you bring together friends and family to take action and support each other.
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Three of our favorites are:
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Indivisible: indivisible.org
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50501: www.fiftyfifty.one
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NoKings.org nokings.org
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Speak out -Go to town halls, talk frankly with friends and family, and hold your leaders accountable. Don’t let bullies silence you. Speaking out encourages others to do the same.
Stop buying stuff
Join the successful ongoing economic boycotts of Tesla (teslatakedown.com) and Target (latinofreeze.com)