Now, more openly than ever in recent years, we are witnessing xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, racism and bigotry in full force, and our President Elect is leading it all. There is so much to be angry about and so much work to be done.
It is important for all us to speak up, and using social media as a platform to show our solidarity on these issues is a modern genius. However, our words, our anger, is not enough.
Do not rely on others to make the changes for you- to stand up for the oppressed and the silenced, to stand up for peace, to solve the problems we face in this world. We especially cannot rely on our government. We must get out there as individuals and do the work ourselves. Get involved with organizations you believe in, donate your time, your money, and make a positive impact. Most importantly, get involved at your local and state level, speak with officials, ask them to stand with you and fight for what you believe in, because this is where big change happens.
The collective force of each of our fight will be the only thing to save us. We have survived horrible parts of history before, including some not so great presidents, and we will do it again. Let's not mourn- let's organize. Here, how you can do your part!!
It is important for all us to speak up, and using social media as a platform to show our solidarity on these issues is a modern genius. However, our words, our anger, is not enough.
Do not rely on others to make the changes for you- to stand up for the oppressed and the silenced, to stand up for peace, to solve the problems we face in this world. We especially cannot rely on our government. We must get out there as individuals and do the work ourselves. Get involved with organizations you believe in, donate your time, your money, and make a positive impact. Most importantly, get involved at your local and state level, speak with officials, ask them to stand with you and fight for what you believe in, because this is where big change happens.
The collective force of each of our fight will be the only thing to save us. We have survived horrible parts of history before, including some not so great presidents, and we will do it again. Let's not mourn- let's organize. Here, how you can do your part!!
ORGANIZE, SPEAK UP, GET INVOLVED, VOLUNTEER, FIGHT BACK, ADVOCATE, WRITE YOUR COUNCIL MEMBERS, ATTEND LOCAL GOVERNMENT MEETINGS...
BECOME AN ACTIVIST
GET INVOLVED and fight for the vulnerable:
Combat racism with Showing Up For Racial Justice
Support our Muslim brothers and sisters at the Council onAmerican-Islamic Relations
Support the LGBTQ community at the Mazzoni Center
Join an organization that helps immigrants and new Americans.
Planned Parenthood: Give women the opportunities for proper healthcare, education, and activism.
The Future Project: Help the young people of America fulfill their potential.
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Help stop domestic violence.
RAINN: Assist the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network in combating sexual violence, aiding victims, and ensuring that perpetrators are caught.
ACLU: Uphold the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all by the Constitution and the laws of the United States.
Friends of the Earth: Contribute to international network of environmental groups. They’ve already vowed to fight the threat Trump poses to the environment.
Border Angels: Advocate for immigration reform and social justice specifically regarding the U.S.-Mexico border. .
NextGen Climate Action: Volunteer with this group that works to flight climate change through political action.
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