Engage in Actions that Matter

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We all know what we are opposed to.  Real change happens when we focus on what we believe in! 

Finding Your Place in Political Action: This survey will help you determine how to effectively engage in political actions by reflecting on three key questions:

  1. Which best describes you?
      • Direct Contact Activists are people who enjoy calling representatives and other government officials.
      • Written Adovocacy Activists are those who prefer writing postcards or letters to voters.
      • Digital Organizers are social media, eBlast, or web design folks who can amplify the messages online.
      • Financial Supporters are those with limited time but financial resources to donate.
      • Behind-the-scenes supporters are people who prefer research or administrative tasks
      • Event Organizers are those who coordinate protests, rallies, and celebrations.
  2. How much time can you commit?
  3. Which issues matter the most to you?  After determining your activism style and available time, identify the issues most important to you.  Leading organizations like Indivisible, 50501, Swing Left, ACLU, Brennan Center, and Southern Poverty Law Center focus on:
      • Defending Democracy
      • Opposing Abuse of Executive Power
      • Supporting  Rights: Voting, Criminal Justice, Racial Justice, and Reproductive Rights and much more

A central consideration for some is "what will have the most impact."

When deciding where to focus, consider both current priority issues and your interests. The greatest impact often comes from working on issues you are passionate about. Remember that all forms of activism are valuable, whether you're demonstrating in the streets or taking action from home.

 

What skills would you enjoy using (check all that apply)?

The more you enjoy what you are doing, the more time you will spend engaged in a particular political action.

Time Availability: How much time can you commit to taking action each week?

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Issues Categorized by Organization

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Indivisible is actively addressing a range of urgent political issues in 2025, with a primary focus on defending democracy and opposing what it characterizes as authoritarian threats from the Trump administration and its allies.

The 50501 movement, a decentralized grassroots network, has rapidly become a leading force in organizing nationwide protests and political actions against the policies of President Donald Trump during his second term. The movement's name stands for "50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement," reflecting its strategy of synchronized demonstrations across the United States.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is actively engaged in a broad range of political and civil rights issues in 2025. Their work spans litigation, advocacy, and public education at both the federal and state levels. 

The Brennan Center for Justice is an independent, nonpartisan law and policy institute based at New York University School of Law. Its mission is to reform, revitalize, and, when necessary, defend the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. The Center works to uphold the values of democracy, equal justice, and the rule of law by holding political institutions and laws accountable to these ideals. Its work spans issues such as voting rights, campaign finance reform, ending mass incarceration, and preserving constitutional protections.

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is actively engaged in a range of political and civil rights issues, particularly as they impact communities in the Deep South and across the United States.

Swing Left is a Democratic-aligned grassroots organization focused on mobilizing volunteers and resources to support Democratic candidates, particularly in competitive swing districts and states. Its primary goal is to help Democrats win crucial elections and flip or maintain control of legislative bodies at both the state and federal levels.

Select any of the links to learn more about current political issues being addressed by the organization.




Taking the Next Step:

We hope this has given you identify meaningful ways to participate in the resistance.

When faced with numerous challenges, it's natural to feel overwhelmed.  However, disengagement only serves those we oppose.  Remember that sustainable activism is a marathon, not a sprint - we're committed for the long term.

By finding your personal balance of issue focus, action type, and time commitment, you can make a lasting difference without burnout.  Your contribution matters, regardless of its form.

Join us in this ongoing effort. Together, our collective actions create powerful change.

 

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