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$: donate cash to food banks

time: teach something. How about a first-time voter class?

prep: medicaid rules change again after the midterms. Post deadlines and links, or offer to sit with someone figuring it out.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing to help $: donate cash to food banks time: teach something, from a whole class series at the library, to informal mentoring. Right now: how about helping first time voters? prep: medicaid rules change again after the midterms. If you have to learn new bureaucratic rules, share that knowledge as widely as you can. Post deadlines and links, or offer to sit with someone figuring it out. #ThreeThings every day on SimpleResistance.US Pick one to do every day, or if that's too much, do one per week, but do something!
September 30, 2026 at 3:10 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ donate to the @waybackmachine.bsky.social

time: If you feel burned out, go back to basics. Do something small, concrete, and measurable to support to what matters to you.

prep: make gift packs with info about voting or candidates. simpleresistance.us/spill-the-tea/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $ donate to the Wayback machine, for accountability https://archive.org/donate time: If you feel burned out, go back to basics. What are your values? Do something small, concrete, and measurable to support to what matters to you. prep: create small gift packs with a few autumn tea bags (or cocoa?) and business cards or zines that publicize voting information or local races. Check local activist groups to see if they already have something they want help spreading, or make your own! https://simpleresistance.us/spill-the-tea/ #ThreeThings to take action on SimpleResistance.US whenever you're ready
September 29, 2026 at 6:39 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to CommonPower.org Support teams of traveling door-knockers they're deploying to critical races nationwide.

time: don't use ChatGPT. Don't gift your training time to the biggest AI Trump donor. simpleresistance.us/quit-chatgpt/

prep: join the public library.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing quick Monday options $: donate to CommonPower.org to support the teams of traveling door-knockers they're deploying to critical races nationwide. time: don't use ChatGPT. See how easy that is? Just DON'T lend your training time to the biggest Trump donor among the AI megacorps. https://simpleresistance.us/quit-chatgpt/ prep: join the public library. I mean, go check it out: books, ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, movies, printing, events, tax help, maybe a 3D printer!? But even if you'll never walk in, get a card. It establishes public support and funding for people who do need the library. #ThreeThings to quickly support resistance on SimpleResistance.US every day
September 28, 2026 at 6:18 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to a rent fund, or a "real rent" program to support local tribes

time: Meet the neighbors. Take the next step in building connections, today.

prep: Rotate stock. Offer expired items on Buy Nothing for animal food. simpleresistance.us/rotate-stock/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing before the weekend ends $: donate to a rent fund, or a "real rent" program to support local tribes time: get outside and meet the neighbors. Take the next step in building connections, today. prep: create a plan for rotating stock in your pantry and freezer. Avoid waste, and if you find things too expired to eat, DON'T DONATE THEM. Food pantries can't accept them. Instead, offer them on Buy Nothing, listed as animal food. https://simpleresistance.us/rotate-stock/ #ThreeThings to build resilience
September 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: use cash. It's essential for anonymity and resistance work

time: watch this short Ted talk on non-violence to refresh your commitment

prep: locate your nearest drop box or polling location, then advertise where it is

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing this weekend $: use cash. It's essential for anonymity and resistance work. Normalize it and keep it in circulation. time: the odds of widespread reaction to whatever Trump does after the midterms is high. Remind yourself about the power of non-violent resistance with this short Ted talk by expert Erica Chenoweth. https://simpleresistance.us/3-5-rule/ prep: locate your nearest drop box or polling location, and then make sure everyone near you knows where to go. Do NOT use USPS for mail-in ballots. During primaries in Washington State, some ballots took so long to arrive the election was already certified! #ThreeThings to keep us in the fight, every day on SimpleResistance.US
September 26, 2026 at 3:37 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing to #GOTV

$: donate ONLY on verified web sites, NOT in response to text or email. Fraud is rampant!

time: check your voter registration: @votedotorg.bsky.social

prep: form a vote club: share deadlines, reminders, research, and carpools with a few friends!

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing to #GOTV $: donate directly to politicians or causes you support from their web site, NOT in response to text or other solicitation. Fraud is rampant! time: check your voter registration. Yes, again. Vote.org has links or look on your state elections web site. prep: form a "vote club" with 1-5 friends. Support each other with reminders and carpools, research candidates together, or write postcards together to encourage others! #ThreeThings to inspire you on SimpleResistance.US today.
September 25, 2026 at 6:21 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: fund election integrity. Election Protection Hub: bit.ly/elect-free

time: phone bank for a candidate you like. Check Mobilize.us for events.

prep: Worried about ICE intimidation or other election-day tactics? Be a poll watcher! simpleresistance.us/be-a-poll-wa...

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing before the midterms $: fund election integrity. One option: the Election Protection Hub: bit.ly/elect-free time: phone bank for a candidate you're enthusiastic about. Join their campaign, or check Mobilize.org for events happening around the country. prep: Worried about ICE intimidation or other election-day tactics? Become a registered poll watcher. Rules vary by state. Check with your elections office. https://simpleresistance.us/be-a-poll-watcher/ #ThreeThings to insure democracy
September 24, 2026 at 5:47 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: make lasagnas for someone who needs warm casserole love or donate to cover overhead simpleresistance.us/lasagna-love/

time: engage in whimsy, and spread it around!

prep: memorize the phone number of someone not likely to be with you in a crisis

#threethings on SimpleResistance.US
#DoOneThing $: make lasagnas for someone who needs warm casserole love, or donate to cover overhead time: engage in whimsy, and spread it around! prep: memorize the phone number of someone not likely to be with you in a crisis #threethings on SimpleResistance.US every day
September 23, 2026 at 12:19 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: 2026 tax law allows up to $1000 in charitable deductions without itemizing!

time: find a reliable local news source. School board or city council interviews can lead you there!

prep: micro-protest to spread election information simpleresistance.us/sign-of-the-...

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing frequently $: In 2026 tax law changed to allow up to $1000 in charitable deductions *even if you don't itemize.* It's a legal way to reduce taxes while doing good, so donate what you can! (Rules apply.) time: find one reliable local news source. Local races like the school board or city council are a good way to identify candidates. Follow until you find out who you trust, then boost! prep: sunny autumn days are a great time to get out in micro-protests to boost voting awareness. Click through for sign-making tips and get out there with deadlines, local race information, ballot box locations and more! https://simpleresistance.us/sign-of-the-times/ #ThreeThings to inspire creative resistance in you day to day life, on SimpleResistance.US 364 days a year!
September 22, 2026 at 3:42 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing
$: @signsofjustice.bsky.social has everything you need to write unregistered voters, for a small fee. Check them out.

time: do self-care: make a list of ideas and try one today

prep: visit your local small bookstore! When you do shop online, go to @bookshop.org

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing before the weekend ends $: Want to get out the vote without weighing in on races? Signs of Justice, a Black-owned print shop, is offering everything you need (except the stamp) to write 20 unregistered blue-zone people, for $16 (bulk rates available for bigger packs.) https://www.signsofjustice.com/ time: take time for self-care today. If you aren't even sure what that looks, make a list of things to try and schedule a recurring time to do something on the list. prep: visit your local small bookstore! When you do need to buy online, shop Bookshop.ORG -- they donate a portion of every sale to small bookstores. (You can even choose a favorite!) #ThreeThings to keep the wheels turning at SimpleResistance.ORG every day. (Except Yom Kippur. Check the web site for ideas Monday. We'll be back on social media Tuesday!)
September 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: go to a farmer's market or craft fair today with holiday gifting in time. Preparation avoids Prime Panic!

time: read On Tyranny by @timothysnyder.bsky.social

prep: get set up with @tovoters.bsky.social today. You can write as few as five at a time

#ThreeThings

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#DoOneThing today, because it's Saturday and you can $: start planning your holiday gift-giving around local, ethical or homemade gifts. Look for a farmer's market or ethnic fair today. time: read On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder if you never have, if it's been a long time, or if you're not sure what fascism means. It's really quick (there's even a graphic novel!) prep: get set up to write postcards to voters today. Then write a few whenever you have time. (You can get batches as small as five!) It's a great way to swing for a politician you like, if primaries were disappointing where you are. https://simpleresistance.us/postcards-to-voters/ #ThreeThings to inspire action, every day on SimpleResistance .US
September 19, 2026 at 6:10 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to NorCal Resist

time: if you're struggling with hope, read about the civil rights movement.

prep: Give thought to whether you could shelter a work crew, friends kids, or others who might need to temporarily disappear until ICE moves on.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $: donate to NorCal Resist time: if you're struggling with hope, read about the civil rights movement. Rights have been won with less... prep: ICE remains very active. Give thought to whether you could shelter a work crew, friends kids, or others who might need to temporarily disappear until ICE moves on. #ThreeThings to get you going on SimpleResistance.US
September 18, 2026 at 7:41 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: Get a bubble maker or costume and advertise election information!

time: update online avatars to #GOTV images simpleresistance.us/update-avata...

prep: build backstock of non-perishables one sale at a time. Just get a spare or two whenever there's a deal to be had.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $: like small protests? Get a bubble maker or costume and stand somewhere public with election information! time: update your online avatars to vote-related images https://simpleresistance.us/update-avatars/ prep: build up your backstock of non-perishables one sale at a time. Just get a spare or two whenever there's a deal to be had. #ThreeThings to help keep us going, on Simple Resistance (.com) every day.
September 17, 2026 at 6:03 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: Shifting money matters. simpleresistance.us/boycott-fati...

time: leave an encouraging comment or review! Boost each other up!

prep: when you get your flu, COVID or other vaccinations, post a simple "Got my flu shot!". It's something folks are doing, not debating!

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing soon $: worn out trying to avoid bad companies? Use "ranked choice buying": consider your own priorities and local options and rank where you can shop from best to worst. Work down the list when you need something. Shifting your dollars matters. https://simpleresistance.us/boycott-fatigue/ time: leave an encouraging comment on someone's post, a positive review on a business, or just let someone know you see their efforts. We're all tired. We can lift each other up. prep: when you get your flu, COVID or other vaccinations, make a quick post about it. Just "Got my flu shot!" works. We're normalizing it as something folks are doing, not debating. #ThreeThings There are more on SimpleResistance.US
September 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ commission art gifts from local artists now

time: print and share our Simple Resistance zine simpleresistance.us/pamphlets/

prep: learn what Trump's budget does AFTER the midterms. Comprehensive timeline plus two easily-shared graphics here. simpleresistance.us/bbb/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing this week $: holiday season is three months away! Would someone on your gift list love some commissioned art? Support small artists! time: if you find this resource encouraging, tell someone. Share the post, or visit our zines page and distribute our pamphlet of ways to get started. (We put them in little libraries.) https://simpleresistance.us/pamphlets/ prep: many of the effects of the "Big Beautiful (sic) Bill" kick in after the midterms. That's no accident, so spend some time getting to know what happens next, and spread the word. The post has two easily shared graphics, plus a link to a comprehensive timeline. https://simpleresistance.us/bbb/ #ThreeThings to keep us going, on SimpleResistance.com
September 15, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: throw a potluck toiletry kit party simpleresistance.us/toiletry-kits/

time: develop an elevator pitch for some policy that matters to you (good or bad) simpleresistance.us/elevator-pit...

prep: if you garden, share leftover seeds simpleresistance.us/free-seeds/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing this week $: throw a potluck toiletry kit party: everyone brings something for the kits then takes a few to distribute. https://simpleresistance.us/toiletry-kits/ time: develop an elevator pitch for something that matters to you. Tips and examples on site. https://simpleresistance.us/elevator-pitch/ prep: if you garden, share leftover seeds. Find or create a seed library, or team up with a retired neighbor: you buy supplies and they grow starts for both of you. https://simpleresistance.us/free-seeds/ #ThreeThings to build a resilient community on SimpleResistance.US
September 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
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September 13, 2026 at 6:03 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: support children hurt by deportation through eachstephome.org

time: voting is the ante for democracy. Boost #GOTV messages

prep: a court just ruled you can't review the ambient notes AI takes during medical visits, so just say no. simpleresistance.us/refuse-ai-no...

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing as often as possible $: donate to Each Step Home to support children affected by our brutal deportation policies. https://eachstephome.org/ time: voting is the ante for democracy. It doesn't win the game, but without it you're an onlooker. Center #GOTV messages online (and start now -- early voting will matter this year!) prep: a court just ruled you have no right to review the ambient notes AI takes during your medical visit. Just say no to AI note-taking until real protections exist. Learn more: https://simpleresistance.us/refuse-ai-notes/ #ThreeThings to encourage engagement Visit SimpleResistance.US for more details
September 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: spend money at the farmer's market

time: excuse yourself from something you don't want to do.

prep: expand your comfort zone by doing something that pushes your boundaries a little. Get comfortable with bucking social censure; fascists use it to keep you in line.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing today $: spend money at the farmer's market today time: excuse yourself from something you don't want to do. If you can say no entirely, do that. If it has to be done, pick a time and plan a reward afterwards. prep: expand your comfort zone by doing something that makes you uncomfortable. Pick something that pushes *your* boundaries just a little. Get comfortable with bucking social censure, because fascists use it to keep you in line. #ThreeThings for a sustainable fight SimpleResistance.US for ideas, 364 days a year.
September 12, 2026 at 4:23 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to Tuesday's Promise www.tuesdayspromise.org

time: watch "American Jedi: the Salman Hamdani Story" on YouTube (38 min). It's a balanced documentary about a Muslim American hero who became an FBI suspect

prep: take the next step for emergency preparedness plan.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing to make the memory of those who died on 9/11 a blessing $: donate to Tuesday's Promise, formerly Tuesday's Children, to support the families of those affected by 9/11 https://www.tuesdayspromise.org time: watch "American Jedi: the Salman Hamdani Story" on YouTube (38 min). If you're too young to remember 9/11 it will help you understand. If you're older and idealizing post 9/11 solidarity, it's an important counterpoint as Islamophobia rises again. Salman was a patriotic Muslim American who died saving lives, then was investigated as a suspect by the FBI for months. prep: take the next step on your emergency preparedness plan. If you don't have one, click through for places to start. https://simpleresistance.us/prepare-your-household-for-emergencies/ #ThreeThings to foster balance
September 11, 2026 at 4:30 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: shift entertainment money to local arts

time: Watch John Oliver expose Sinclair "news". simpleresistance.us/boycott-sinc...

prep: put GOTV messages on your car with window markers. It's FIVE WEEKS to early voting (and this year, you'll want to consider that option.)

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing today $: shift entertainment money from massive companies to local artists and events time: Sinclair "news" is everywhere -- literally. Learn about the gateway to Fox disinformation with a 2017 John Oliver expose. https://simpleresistance.us/boycott-sinclair/ prep: put GOTV messages on your car with window markers. Dates, candidates, reminders to use a drop box...make voting what we're all talking about. It's FIVE WEEKS to early voting (and this year, you'll want to consider that option.) #ThreeThings to inspire you on SimpleResistance.COM, any time you're ready
September 10, 2026 at 3:17 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: buy GOTV stickers

time: pick a short task to do on a regular schedule (e.g. writing postcards)

prep: learn about time banking. It's a cool anti-capitalist idea any small group can implement...or learn how to set up a bigger network!

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing soon! $ buy GOTV stickers. Cynicism is so over. Do engagement! https://simpleresistance.us/buy-stickers/ time: choose a quick, simple task and do it on a regular schedule. Call your Senators every Monday. Write five postcards on humpday. Pick something small and sustainable, and do it. https://simpleresistance.us/5-minutes/ prep: time banking is a very cool way to trade effort among a group without capitalism. Click through to learn more! https://simpleresistance.us/time-banking/ #ThreeThings to inspire you to keep fighting, on SimpleResistance.US every day.
September 9, 2026 at 6:53 PM
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𝙸𝚝'𝚜 #𝚃𝚞𝚛𝚝𝚕𝚎𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢! 𝙰𝚗𝚍 𝚒𝚝 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝚃𝚠𝚘𝚏𝚎𝚛 𝚃𝚞𝚎𝚜𝚍𝚊𝚢, 𝚜𝚘 #𝙳𝚘2𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐𝚜 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚍 𝚘𝚏 #𝙳𝚘𝙾𝚗𝚎𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘𝚍𝚊𝚢.
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#𝚂𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚋𝚕𝚎𝚂𝚎𝚊𝚜
𝚃𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚒𝚜 𝚊𝚕𝚕 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚗𝚘𝚠.🍤🐳🦈🦞🦀🐙🦑🦐🐟
September 8, 2026 at 6:21 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ save donation receipts! You can take up to $1000 tax credit WITHOUT itemizing now!

time: like or comment on three great posts today.

prep: learn to stop bleeding. Medical experts say it's the single most useful first-aid technique to learn. @stopthebleed.bsky.social

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $ save donation receipts! The rules changed, and you can take up to $1000 credit on taxes without itemizing. time: like or comment on three posts you value today. Hit "not interested" on at least one piece of slop. prep: learn to stop bleeding. Medical experts say it's the single most useful first-aid technique to learn. https://simpleresistance.us/stop-the-bleed/ #ThreeThings to put one foot in front of the next and not yield to an increasingly dystopian world, every day on SimpleResistance.US See less
September 8, 2026 at 5:53 PM
simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: buy, borrow or gift a banned book simpleresistance.us/buy-banned-b...

time: Check Sludge's map of ICE contractors for local businesses: simpleresistance.us/crack-ice/

prep: "come out" politically with friends or family who disagree. simpleresistance.us/be-yourself/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing soon $: buy, borrow or gift a book on a banned-book list https://simpleresistance.us/buy-banned-books/ time: Sludge has a map of private businesses contracting with ICE. Is there someone local you could pressure? https://simpleresistance.us/crack-ice/ prep: "come out" about your positions, particularly with relatives and friends whose politics differ. You don't have to argue, but don't be silent, either. https://simpleresistance.us/be-yourself/ #ThreeThings to choose from, every day on SimpleResistance.COM
September 7, 2026 at 6:08 PM