We need more “I’m voting AND ____”

Voting is just one tool to fight fascism. And in the US it’s a tool that continues to weaken due to things like voter suppression, access, misinformation.

I call it harm reduction, but that’s not accurate. Most Dem politicians aren’t working for the world that I want to live in. But voting for them seems like the less harmful choice I can make.

For me, it’s what comes after the AND that helps move us to a better future.

I’m voting and giving to #abortionfunds

I’m voting and learning about #abolition

I’m voting and engaging in #mutualaid

I’m voting and getting to know my neighbors and others in my #community

It seems futile some days. I want to do so much more but I have a finite amount of time and money. When it all feels futile, the words of Mariame Kaba give me hope.

“Pick a thing. Do the work. Fight like hell.”

What’s your AND?

@anxiousrage
Visit public deliberations of your community council or city's parliament. Make use of the ability to speak there if citizens' questions is a point on the agenda. Politics are only opaque if you let them.
@grob yes! getting involved locally is my preferred way to go and can make a big impact