It’s easy to be disheartened—to think that Trump and his cronies currently hold all the cards and there’s no way to effectively fight back. That’s where you’re wrong. Time and time again, history has proven that winners are often those who have constructively used their disadvantage to their advantage. All it requires is a bit of energy (less than you’d think), some passion, and a solid strategy. And here’s some better news: There are already strategies in place to block Trump and the GOP, and they are already working. Here are just a few:
Created by a group of former front line congressional staffers who witnessed first hand the rise of the grotesque but highly effective Tea Party, Indivisible is the must-read tract for those who want to get involved and make their involvement count.
In 2008, Obama entered the White House on a wave of popularity backed by a solid Democratic majority—and yet the GOP and a very loud and organized Tea Party stopped him at almost every turn. Indivisible cribs from this same playbook, but loads it up with progressive values. These strategies include targeting Democratic members of congress (MoC)—the authors learned from experience that screaming at the opposing side gets you nowhere—and using the way MoCs think to get the most bang for your efforts.
Much of the Tea Party’s success was due to their ability to bend the national discussion in their direction. This guide offers smart, concrete, and most of all, completely doable tactics to slow down and hopefully block Trump’s agenda—and in four years, become the winners once again. Download Indivisible, read it (it’s only 25 pages), share it with your friends across the country, and get to work.
Another great resource is the brand new Resistance Manual (resistancemanual.org) from the Stay Woke project, which offers a variety of Trump/GOP-resisting topics, including policing, immigration, voting rights, and more. Since it’s an open source document, users can add to it making it even more informative and location specific. Check it out!
