Here are simple, easy ways to help fight for our democracy, freedom and justice for all.
1. Speak Up & Take Action!
2. Influence Your Government
3. Win Elections (for Democrats)
4. Donate Your Money to Fuel Action
5. Know & Share the Truth
1. Speak Up & Take Action!
WHAT TO DO.
- Join a citizen-action group
- Participate in protests and marches
- Talk in-person with people
- Text and email family, friends, colleagues
- Post and comment on social media
- Comment on articles on news sites
- Boycott companies that harm
- Promote companies that help
- And more!
WHAT TO SAY.
- Share actions you are taking
- Report harms caused by Trump & MAGA
- Report successes stopping Trump & MAGA
- Share what you want to see in the world
- Educate people with facts, graphs and explanations and reliable sources
- Share stories that move emotions
NOTE: ALWAYS INCLUDE RELIABLE SOURCES. To be believed, sources are critical.
2. Influence Your Government
URGE OFFICIALS TO DO THE RIGHT THING.
When issues arise that are important to you, contact your government officials and tell them how you feel.
YOUR INFLUENCE MATTERS.
Our representatives work for us. And they don’t like bad press or unhappy voters.
MANY WAYS TO COMMUNICATE.
- Phone calls, emails, postcards/letters
- Show up at townhalls
- Visit local offices
- Attend rallies & protests
GUIDELINES.
Be brief, respectful and speak your truth. Communicate a specific action you want them to take. Thank them for their time.
GET CONTACT INFO FOR YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS: USA.gov/elected-officials
- Your 2 U.S. Senators
- Your U.S. Representative
- Speaker of the House & Senate Majority Leader
- State Governor & Attorney General
- Other state and local elected officials
3. Win Elections (for Democrats)
GET ENGAGED IN ELECTIONS AT ALL LEVELS.
- Local, state and national
- President, U.S. Senate and U.S. House
- School boards
- State courts
- County executives
WHAT YOU CAN DO.
- Get your people out to vote
- Donate to campaigns
- Volunteer for campaigns (make calls, door knock, post yard signs, etc.)
- Join a get-out-the-vote group
- And more
Political committees focused on electing Democrats
4. Donate Your Money to Fuel Action
WE ALL HAVE A PART TO PLAY.
There is a vast ecosystem of people and non-profit groups working to stop Trump, MAGA and the oligarchs. They all need money to support their efforts.
GIVE WHAT YOU CAN – EVERY DOLLAR MATTERS.
Give in one-time bursts or commit to a monthly contribution.
MANY GOOD PEOPLE & GROUPS ARE FIGHTING FOR DEMOCRACY, FREEDOM AND JUSTICE!
- Taking Trump to court
- Activating citizens
- Protecting immigrants
- Fighting against cuts to Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid
- And much more
5. Know & Share the Truth
TRUSTED MEDIA IS CRITICAL TO UNDERSTANDING OUR WORLD.
We need fact-based journalists, analysts and media outlets to report on the truth. Now, too many media are owned by billionaires and the reporting is biased or outright lies.
LIES & MISINFORMATION CAUSE HARM.
When lies are routine and fact-checking is eliminated, then hate and conspiracies fester. Also, these tactics are meant to confuse and make it hard for people to find the truth.
GOOD NEWS FROM GOOD PEOPLE!
There are many trusted influencers who report the facts and share their honest views. Also, many good, honest journalists are leaving mainstream media and joining new outlets or creating Substacks.