Things to do
Pick one thing to do this week
Don’t let yourself get overwhelmed! Pick something that feels comfortable. Or pick something that feels like a challenge! Just pick something you can get done.
Want to attend an event, but don’t want to show up alone? Find a Buddy
Subscribe to a newsletter - Keep yourself informed of opportunities for action. See list of newsletters below.
Download the 5calls app - Making call to your representatives can be intimidating, but using the 5calls app gives scripts to guide you through the process. Our representatives work for us, so make sure they know how you feel! - 5calls.org
Call your US representatives - Don’t feel like you need the app to make the calls? Just make sure you give your name, address, and zip to be counted as a constituent. - US Senators Thom Tillis (202) 224-6342, (919) 856-4630 & Tedd Budd (202) 224-3154, 984-349-5061 - US Rep Valerie Foushee (202) 225-1784, (919) 967-7924 - Create contacts in your phone to save the numbers and make calling easy
Call your NC representatives - Call and let your state reps know when you oppose or support state bills/laws - look up your reps
Volunteer with the Democratic Help Hub - A precinct-level mutual aid network, currently being built in response to the disappearing social safety net and political fractures in our communities. They are looking for “volunteer navigators” with experience in the fields of accountancy, social work, healthcare, education, housing, etc, to help direct people to available resources. - Contact Chrstine Westfall chwestfall@gmail.com 919-949-4332, or Susannah Southern ssouthern1@me.com 919-210-1286 to get involved.
Write postcards - Write to voters in certain key locations/races to help encourage them to make their vote count. - Postcards to Voters - Activate America - Center for Common Ground - Blue Wave Postcards
Watch key highlights of Durham city & county government meetings - Can’t make the meetings themselves? Watch clips from the meetings with highlights of key portions from Durham City Council, DPS School Board, and Durham Co Board of Commissioners (from seegov.org)
Submit a public comment for the Durham City Council meetings - Make your voice heard on local issues, even if you can’t attend a meeting. - submit a comment
4th amendment workplace - Own or run a business? Download a training kit from Siembra NC and learn how to deter unconstitutional search & seizure operations and protect your staff and patrons.- 4thworkplace.org
Campus initiatives & info for protecting noncitizen staff/faculty - Siembra NC has a campus toolkit, plus virtual meetings for peer counselors and campus defense strategy trainings - actionnetwork
College & University Action Guide - Ideas for how to reach out to colleges and universities and advocate for supporting international students and faculty (and academic freedom and freedom of speech) on their campuses. - Stand Up For Your Students
Are you willing to strike? - No one has called for a general strike YET. But this is a powerful tool in the resistance arsenal. When that time comes, would you be willing to strike? If so, you can commit here. They are waiting to reach a critical mass of committed participants. - https://generalstrikeus.com/
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Other Resources
College & University Action Guide for how you can advocate to protect international students and faculty
“Familias Seguras” immigrant guide to prepare families for possible ICE interactions and/or family member deportation
Red Cards for immigrants to be aware of their rights
“What’s on the Ballot?” flyer about all the important issues that are impacted by mid-term elections, from You Can Vote
All offices up for reelection in the mid-term elections (and what these officials do), flyer from You Can Vote