Links & Tips for Citizens
(and just useful things)
How Do I Boycott?- Good: Be aware of what issues a business supports and monitor your spending.
- Better: Avoid shopping there, set spending limits, and spread awareness.
- Best: Contact upper management with feedback, shop only when necessary.
How do I call my representative?You can use google or this lovely website:
Writing or calling your representative:
- Address the intern respectfully.
- No threats, vulgarity, or vitriol.
- Stay focused on one issue.
- Keep it brief.
- Mention your name, address, and specific ask (if possible, name the bill or law).
Protesting Safely- Protests are peaceful ways to show dissent through numbers and visibility.
- They help build community, increase visibility, and demonstrate support.
- They do not directly change policy, and involve no violence (property damage isn’t violence).
- Don’t protest alone.
- If attending:
- Dress comfortably and discreetly.
- Mask up for health and security.
- Bring a Faraday bag or leave your phone at home (tracking concerns).
- Know when to leave (nothing after dark).
- Know what message to deliver.
- Stay on message, avoid engaging with counter-protesters.
- Be respectful; do not take photos of others without permission.