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Every day we post three acts of resistance. Pick one, or choose something else. If 3.5% of us engage in regular resistance, we win.

What will you do today?
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#DoOneThing (don't buy gas today!)

$: sponsor a protest, or protester

time: ICE response training : www.mobilize.us/indivisible/...

prep: Half-ass it! Leave a rambling rant on your Senator's machine. Go to a protest without a sign. If it's worth doing, it's worth doing poorly!

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing (don't buy gas today!) $: not the protesting type? Donate to a group organizing protests, or help a friend with logistics so they can protest. time: join the rapid response ZOOM call Thursday JAN8th to get organized in response to ICE lawlessness prep: Stop waiting to get things right. Leave a rambling rant on your Senator's machine. Go to a protest without a sign. You'll still count! If it's worth doing, it's worth doing poorly! #ThreeThings to choose from
January 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: donate to the Data Rescue Project

Time: look for three REAL stories of humorous or creative resistance to share

Prep: curate your feeds. Seek known, reliable, level-headed feeds. simpleresistance.us/keep-calm/

#threethings
#DoOneThing $: donate to the Data Rescue Project Time: look for three REAL stories of humorous or creative resistance to share Prep: curate your feeds. Seek known, reliable, level-headed feeds. (We have some starting points.) #threethings
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: No more wars for oil! #cutTheFuel : don't buy gas Jan8

time: view and share this NPR retrospective on the Jan6 insurrection: apps.npr.org/jan-6-archive/

prep: NPR, PBS and hundreds of local stations are in our hands now. Buy a pass, donate, or get gear.

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing regularly $: on Thursday, January 8th, don't buy gas. #CutTheFuel in protest of wars for oil time: It’s January 6th. Keep the memory of the insurrection Trump incited fresh with posts, personal notes or by attending a protest. NPR has a powerful retrospective if you need a refresher or something to share. prep: The Corporation for Public Broadcasting just closed. That means NPR, PBS and hundreds of local tv and radio stations are our responsibility now. Donate, get merchandise, or buy a PBS pass for guilt-free entertainment. #ThreeThings to choose from
January 6, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: offer to pay off a school lunch debt, or sponsor classroom supplies. (Call the school or district.)

time: create a resistance playlist : simpleresistance.us/protest-play...

prep: find good news stories you can trust: simpleresistance.us/good-vibes/

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day. Make it a habit. $: call your school district and offer to pay off a lunch debt, or sponsor a classroom's new semester supplies time: if you're lagging or overwhelmed, build up a resistance playlist to inspire you. We've got lists to start you off! prep: sharing stories that inspire was more fun before ai complicated things. We compile several longstanding, human-intelligence (hi!) good-news sources you can read and share with confidence. #ThreeThings to choose from
January 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: buy bling to show where you stand

time: Schedule an hour (or a week) to self-care. This is a marathon. Schedule the end of your break, too.

prep: expand your comfort zone. Do something brave!

#ThreeThings to choose from

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January 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: take a friend to lunch and discuss the news

time: call Congress and demand they pass a War Powers resolution blocking Trump on Venezuela

prep: create a resistance tradition for January 6th. Make it American Guy Fawkes day. Never forget.

#ThreeThings
January 3, 2026 at 4:58 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: invest in time-saving, then invest the time

time: begin using Signal, or learn advanced skills

prep: join a local protest on Jan6 or Jan20 (or any other day -- we're keeping a seat warm for big events in spring!)

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: if you have something to return, or got a gift card, consider investing in a time-saver that will fuel resistance. For example, could you buy a kitchen convenience that would free up time to plan? time: begin using Signal, or read the EFF guide to use Signal more effectively. prep: winter protests are smaller. Imagine ten thousand people trying to park on snow-clogged roads... there are protests planned for January 6th (the insurrection) and January 20th (inauguration day). Find a local protest and start warming things up! #ThreeThings to choose from
January 2, 2026 at 7:26 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: donate an inspiring book

time: We're most effective when we do things we love. How could your hobbies fuel the resistance?

prep: if you have federal business, get it done in January. Another shutdown is likely in February.

#ThreeThings

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#DoOneThing today $: donate an inspiring book (to a friend, little library, etc.) time: what do you love to do? cook, enjoy kids, paint, sing? We're most effective when we do the things that encourage us to do more, so indulge your skills and hobbies: how can you put them to work resisting? prep: We likely face another government shutdown in February so prepare now. If you have any official business like changes to social security (many are now in-person only) or obtaining documentation from the federal government, do it in January. #ThreeThings to inspire resistance every day, at SimpleResistance.com
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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If making NYE resolutions is your thing, include resistance! We've got dozens of simple things you can do once...or make part of a better 2026!

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December 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: find a local meal network and replace fast food with fresh food by neighbors

time: review your year's resistance, or start a "Did it diary" for 2026 simpleresistance.us/did-it-diary/

prep: include resistance in your resolutions: simpleresistance.us/resolutions/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: find a local meal network and replace fast food with fresh food made by your neighbors time: review your year's resistance, or start a "Did it diary" to track next year's efforts. prep: include resistance in any resolutions you make, or pick an act of resistance to add to your resolutions this year. We have dozens of suggestions! #ThreeThings to choose from
December 31, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: donate unwanted gift cards to charity

time: use leftover holiday cards to demand Congress pass cosponsor H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act

prep: if you need anything postmarked in 2025, walk up to the counter : simpleresistance.us/postdate/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing regularly $: donate unwanted gift cards to charity (even some partially used ones!) time: use leftover holiday cards to demand Congress pass cosponsor H.R. 695/S. 145, the USPS Fairness Act, ending the pre-funding mandate. prep: if you need anything postmarked in 2025, walk up to the counter. Learn more about options for same-day postmarks by clicking through. #ThreeThings to choose from
December 30, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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#DoOneThing as often as you can

$: do year-end financial tasks. simpleresistance.us/calendar-year/

time: Invite an activist friend to lunch for inspiration or brainstorming!

prep: Buy national park passes before Trump's face pollutes them in 2026: simpleresistance.us/trump-pass/

#Threethings
#DoOneThing as often as you can $: check for year-end financial planning before the year ends. Click through for checklists. time: if you're feeling stuck, demoralized, or just want to up your resistance in the new year, invite an activist friend to lunch for inspiration. prep: America the Beautiful National Park passes (annual and lifetime) will feature Trump's face in the new year. Buy yours now, with 2025 art. (Still good for 12 months.) #Threethings to choose from on any given day
December 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Celebrating TWO-HUNDRED unique ideas on the site today! If you know someone who says there's nothing they can do, we guarantee anyone can find something here! If you really can't, tell us and we'll figure out something you can do, too. Seriously.

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How to get started The Front Page Every day the front page has three actions. Pick something that interests you and just go do it. If you can’t do it today, put it on the calendar! If you don’t get it...
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December 28, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: check changes to charitable tax codes before final donations

time: if you mail thank you cards, add a few to politicians for things you appreciate

prep: resistance bingo is a great NYE activity. Visit the site to learn how to play: simpleresistance.us/resistance-b...

#ThreeThings
December 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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#DoOneThing
$: Spend expiring FSA/HSA funds. Donate surplus.

time: invite 1-5 friends to do something simple. You're building community.

prep: CERT trains neighbors to respond to emergencies. Find training resources: simpleresistance.us/cert-training/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every single day! We offer simple ideas. $: If you have FSA/HSA funds expiring, spend them and donate surpluses. (Click through for quick-click options.) time: invite 1-5 friends to do something simple together: visit your Senator or have tea while you write postcards. You're establishing a basis of trust, so make it easy and fun. prep: Community Emergency Response Teams are trained to step in until professional teams can arrive. These days, that might be days or weeks, making the training even more crucial. Click through to get started. #ThreeThings to choose from
December 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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#DoOneThing every day

$: keep boycotting Starbucks

time: use new art supplies to design a Zine. Have fun and spread the word! simpleresistance.us/pamphlets/

prep: choose better thrift stores for donations. simpleresistance.us/thrift-better/

#ThreeThings to choose from each day
#DoOneThing every day. There are hundreds of simple actions! $: keep boycotting Starbucks time: use new art supplies to design a Zine. Have fun and spread the word about something that matters to you! prep: choose better thrift stores for donations. Click through for tips on finding less commercial or religion-free options locally. #ThreeThings to choose from each day
December 26, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: donate to a phone fund for detainees

time: reach out to military friends and family today, even if you're estranged: simpleresistance.us/armed-allies/

prep: skip the commercial theater and stream holiday arts at home: simpleresistance.us/digital-trad...

#threethings
#DoOneThing (yes, even today!) $: donate to a phone fund for detainees or prisoners. Check with your local immigrant rights group, or click for options. time: reach out to military friends or family today, especially if they can't be home. If you're estranged, click through for tips. MAGA is quiet-quitting, and now is the time for outreach. prep: instead of a commercial movie experience today, traditional holiday arts like the Nutcracker Ballet are now available streaming, for a fee or in many cases free (consider a donation.) #ThreeThings to choose from
December 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: get LOCAL gift certificates

time: post new or high-quality goods on free or resale sites TODAY. Be someone's miracle.

prep: Watch It's a Wonderful Life or Klaus for your holiday viewing. Everything can fuel resistance!

#ThreeThings to choose from.
#DoOneThing every day! $: if you need last minute gifts, consider LOCAL gift certificates time: if you have new or high-quality used items you've been "meaning to sell" post them today to save someone's holiday. If you can afford to, make it free and be someone's miracle! prep: will you be watching movies with family? To sneak in resistance themes with the most MAGA relatives, consider It's a Wonderful Life. Or consider Klaus, a gorgeously illustrated, religion-free origin story for Santa set in a remote Scandinavian town with indigenous Sámi characters. It's pro-post-office too! #ThreeThings to choose from.
December 24, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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#DoOneThing every day

$: donate to the Internet Archive: archive.org

time: Watch the 60-minutes CECOT coverage, aired in Canada: archive.org/details/insi...

prep: facing another holiday with a MAGA relative (or six?) We have tips: simpleresistance.us/be-yourself/

#ThreeThings to choose from
December 23, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: for $5/month get PBS extended content.

time: Email DNC Chair Ken Martin to demand the DNC release its analysis of 2024 losses : MartinK@dnc.org

prep: build real hope with 12 stories of solidarity, each with multiple linked news sources: americasvoice.org

#threethings
#DoOneThing $: for $5/month get content from a station that won't let you down: PBS! (We'll have more on CBS as plans emerge.) time: The DNC decided not to let us see its internal analysis of 2024 losses. With conspiracy swirling, transparancy is critical. Email DNC Chair Ken Martin today. prep: tired of fake feel-good stories? America's Voice published 12 stories of solidarity, each with multiple linked news sources. Go read it, then share it. #threethings
December 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: donate cash, not cans to food banks.

time: bigotry fuels fascism, so fight it all. Learn about antisemitism: simpleresistance.us/fight-antise...

prep: the NDLON would like you to adopt a location with immigrant day-laborers simpleresistance.us/adopt-a-corn...

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: donate cash to food banks (don't buy cans.) time: Bigotry fuels fascism: learn about antisemitism and speak up when you encounter it. prep: the National Day Labor Organizing Network is looking for detention-safe (white, citizen) volunteers to protect the places immigrants look for day jobs. #ThreeThings to choose from
December 21, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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#DoOneThing every day

$: buy at least one gift from a minority-owned business

time: use leftover holiday cards for politics

prep: disinformation proliferates around any newsworthy story. learn how to fight it: simpleresistance.us/fight-lies/

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day $: buy at least one gift from a minority-owned business time: use leftover holiday cards for politics prep: disinformation proliferates around any newsworthy story. Ahmed al-Ahmed is Muslim, not Christian. Mossad didn't kill Jews in Australia. Rob Reiner's son wasn't transitioning. Learn how to identify and fight misinformation: https://simpleresistance.us/fight-lies/ #ThreeThings to choose from
December 20, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: share reviews of local businesses you like

time: Pass a kudo or stand up for someone today. It matters.

prep: MAGA is quiet quitting. Browse and share his actions, collected at www.trumpactiontracker.info

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $: the shipping window is closing, but there's still time for in-person buys. Post about local stores you like, ask for recommendations, and always leave reviews! time: we all feel despair at times. Even HCR must have days she isn't sure she can keep going. Yesterday was a low spot for me, then one person told me a Simple Action was helpful, and another joined my family at a public Hanukah lighting. Today, I feel re-energized. Who can you pass a kudo or stand with today? prep: MAGA is quiet quitting. We help by publicizing the really awful things he's doing, from reputable sources. But where are those? A UK researcher is compiling Trump's actions, organized into categories, with every one backed by a reputable news source. Browse and share something you didn't know! #ThreeThings
December 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: from the Tabernacle Choir to the Nutcracker, enjoy traditions online: simpleresistance.us/digital-trad...

time: Watch this interview with Maria Ressa: simpleresistance.us/committee-fo...

prep: sign up for a first-aid class, or gift one. Check the Red Cross or FD.

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $: from the Nutcracker to the Tabernacle Choir, opportunities to indulge holiday traditions online keep growing. Support the arts with digital tickets, or make a donation if you enjoy a free show. https://simpleresistance.us/digital-traditions/ time: The Committee for the First Amendment is off with a bang: watch their one-hour interview with Maria Ressa, Nobel winning author of "How to Stand up to a Dictator." It's worth your time: https://simpleresistance.us/committee-for-the-first.../ prep: sign up for a first-aid class, or gift one. The Red Cross maintains options, or check with your Fire Department or library. #ThreeThings
December 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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#DoOneThing

$: buy local gift certicates: skip Starbucks and Amazon

time: call your Senator about AI and Hegseth: simpleresistance.us/call-congress/

prep: Fascists dehumanize, so we actively oppose dehumanization. Including Trump pig cartoons: simpleresistance.us/fight-dehuma...

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing $: if you're shifting to gift certificates, skip Starbucks and Amazon and buy with small, local stores. Or check for Chamber of Commerce programs that support multiple stores. time: call your Senator to demand states retain control of AI regulation, and that Hegseth release the boat-strike video. Script: https://simpleresistance.us/call-congress/ prep: Fascists dehumanize, so we actively oppose dehumanization. That includes not depicting Miller as a ghoul or Trump as a pig, because when we dehumanize even the worst people, we often harm innocent communities: https://simpleresistance.us/fight-dehumanization/ #ThreeThings
December 17, 2025 at 8:10 PM