
In no particular order, here is a list of decisions you can make, actions you can perform, and causes you can support to help the American political movement actively opposing Donald Trump (Felon 47) and his policies.
Figure out your relationship to whiteness. Begin a process of self-reflection, education, and uncomfortable conversations to understand how being perceived as white shapes your life, behaviors, and access to systemic privilege. It is important because it allows you to move from a passive beneficiary of a racialized system to an active participant in dismantling racism and promoting equity. Visit the Whiteness Project, or Citizenship and Social Justice, for prompts and ideas.
Red Knit Hats! Support the resistance by donating to or purchasing your own “Melt the ICE” knit hat pattern, because “Red is the color of resistance. Here’s our chance to take the red back. Red doesn’t belong to Maga.” ~ Gilah Mashaal Owner of Needle & Skein. All proceeds support immigrant aid agencies that will distribute funds to those impacted by the actions of ICE. Read more about this project and its Norwegian origins here.