Civic Survival Kit
Not everyone has the same capacity. Match your current energy to actions that actually make sense for where you are right now.
"Get involved!" "Do something!" "Call your representatives!" Great advice. But what if you're barely holding it together? What if you're running on fumes? What if you're so fired up you could run through a wall?
Different energy levels call for different actions. This helps you figure out what you can actually do right now, without the guilt trip of falling short of some imaginary standard.
Tell me where you're at, and I'll help you find actions that match:
Everything counts. Resting counts. This is a marathon.
Let's figure out what makes sense for you right now.
Rest. Hydrate. Text one friend. Save an article to read later. Unfollow one account that drains you. This is still participation. You're preserving yourself for the long haul.
Sign one petition. Donate $5 if you can. Share one piece of good reporting. Write a note of thanks to someone doing the work. Leave a supportive comment. Small deposits matter.
Make one phone call to a representative. Research one local issue. Attend a virtual meeting. Have one real conversation with someone who's persuadable. Write an email to a local official.
Attend a town hall or school board meeting. Volunteer for a shift with an organization. Write a letter to the editor. Help someone register to vote. Research running for local office.
Organize an event. Run for local office. Train as a poll worker. Start a voter registration drive. File public records requests. Build something that lasts beyond this moment.