01/27/2026
As in “WTF are we going to do?” Below is my starter list. And, I’m sincerely asking for ideas to add!
People (me!) don’t know what to do — or don’t think that even if they (I!) do something it’ll make a difference. So, please share what you are doing — little, large, silly, profound. We’re in this together.
So, here’s my current list — please add!
1. Contact your senators today to reject the DHS appropriations bill that just passed the house (just click here: https://act.indivisible.org/sign/ice-out-for-good-senate/?source=email_20250124&utm_source=email&t=7&akid=123564.609404.ZbEAQa&fbclid=IwY2xjawPkc0NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5614pdnl_7Qd_hfM7wtLTTGggSf9xij4xSIpUhl0cglyk9ENv42pLROb6wY_aem_FWdT5hzzp2JrpUMUT5znqQ )
2. Give additional money to non-profits doing the work (for me, that’s and Join me in supporting them - and/or please add yours!
3. Do what you need to do to process the news, to keep paying attention. For me, meditation is a big part of that and you’re welcome to join me. How are you coping?
4. Talk, talk, talk. Connect to the people around you. /“One of the best things you can do to prepare for a disaster is to bring your neighbor a basket of muffins, because you have to get to know them before the storm.” -Dr. Samantha Montano/ Bring muffins, make connections, talk about stuff.
What else? Do you know of orgs to support? Postcards to write? Hats to knit? Politicians to call? We’re all looking for ideas — and also are looking to feel not alone. So, please share!