“Freedom and justice cannot be parceled out in pieces to suit political convenience. I don’t believe you can stand for freedom for one group of people and deny it to others.” -Coretta Scott King
By Andrea Loewen
@ms.andreajoy
A monthly round up of Resistance Research, including quotes, news, analysis, inspiration, and action items. Let’s break this regime down into actionable items and take it down, bit by bit!
This Month’s Action:
Check out Amplifier, self-described as “an art machine for social change”, they have collected an incredible array of free art posters for the upcoming midterm elections. Whether or not you live in a swing state (or any of the states), you can share the art, participate in their workshops, and donate.
This Month’s Reading:
WTF List (Keeping Up With the News):
What the Fuck Just Happened Today: Because you might still want to keep in the loop on what is going on in the Whitehouse.
Ten Killed in Texas High School Shooting: As per usual, Trump replied with a promise that it wouldn’t happen again. Do you think he’s more committed to that or the NRA?
Abortion, the Saga: Iowa passed an incredibly restrictive abortion bill (right when Ireland made it legal), and Trump continues to dangle the defunding of any sexual health clinic that even talks about abortion.
Children Will Now Be Separated From Their Parents at the US Border: AND THEN THEY WILL BE LOST.
Harvey Weinstein is Charged with Rape and Sex Abuse in Cases Involving Two Women: Not going to lie, seeing him in handcuffs was pleasant.
Action Inspo and Instructionals:
Let these alternate guides and examples of resistance inspire you!
Teacher of the Year Winner Gives Trump a Stack of Letters Written by Her Refugee Students: After Trump had to give an actually meaningful award to the teacher of refugee students in Spokane, Washington, she gave him something back. Yes!
Did You SEE Michelle Wolfe’s Roast?: It was a thing of beauty.
Lord Farquaad vs. Donald Trump: Good for a chuckle.
Photographs That Refuse to Stay Silent on the Palestinian Catastrophe: A stunning series of people with disabled bodies carrying out protest.
The National Academy of Design Presents Trumpworld: A terrifying art exhibition.
DC-Area Students Held a Die-In in Paul Ryan’s Office: The pressure to implement gun control continues, and kids keep showing up.
Analysis, Opinion, and Enrichment:
These will help you better understand how what’s feeding the madness and expose you to perspectives different from your own (regardless of their direct connection to Trump’s madness).
Douchebag Decree: Ross Douthat Thinks Violent Incel Ideology Makes Sense: Read this instead of giving Douthat’s horrendous article a click.
Of Course Trump Lied About Stormy Daniels: Isn’t it funny that there is a president who we all know lies all the time?
The Damage of Trump’s Low-Bar Presidency is Worse Than You Think: It’s the cynicism that will stay with us long after policies have been changed.
Sex Isn’t Everything in Donald Trump’s Big Reveal: The Stormy Daniels fiasco isn’t over, and while the sex may be the exciting part, the financial details may really get him.
Trump’s Iran U-Turn Could Restart the Global Nuclear Arms Race: Even if the other parties still support the deal, it may become meaningless.
I Was Jordan Peterson’s Strongest Supporter. Now I Think He’s Dangerous: A fantastic article from someone close to Canada’s outspoken darling of the alt-right.
Andrea is a Vancouver-based writer, theatre producer and promoter, choreographer, and yoga instructor with a big dose of love for sci fi/fantasy, her cat, green tea, riding her bike no matter the weather, and using a robot to vacuum her floors so she doesn’t have to. She covers dance for Vancouver Presents, as well as writing for her own blog, The Receptionist and co-producing and co-hosting the podcast Life, Right? www.andrealoewen.com
