Advocacy & Action Both Big and Small
How did we get so lucky (sarcasm) to be making art during the rise of fascism and the collapse of safety nets globally?!
It's overwhelming. It's scary. It's very real.
I won't spend much time on this newsletter telling you things that you're already doom scrolling, because that's not helpful. Our hope is to provide some relief, by simply sharing the tangible actions we at Bechdel Project (and within our own families) are doing to create/find support, build resilience, and fight for a better future.
Join us in any or all of these, or heck, use it as inspiration to find your own ways through. Just be sure to share your action ideas with us too!
In love and solidarity,
Maria, Jens, & Lucy
It's overwhelming. It's scary. It's very real.
I won't spend much time on this newsletter telling you things that you're already doom scrolling, because that's not helpful. Our hope is to provide some relief, by simply sharing the tangible actions we at Bechdel Project (and within our own families) are doing to create/find support, build resilience, and fight for a better future.
Join us in any or all of these, or heck, use it as inspiration to find your own ways through. Just be sure to share your action ideas with us too!
In love and solidarity,
Maria, Jens, & Lucy
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DISCLAIMER: These are a collection of ideas. Not a task list. Start where you are. Start where you're passionate. But first, maybe take a nap. More on that below...
Call, write, or text your reps! They actually tally calls, take notes, and respond to emails. Very validating. Even a postcard with a simple, "Do better," or "14th Amendment now," works just fine.
Do you love a good checklist but don't want to get overwhelmed? Then start here with this fantastic article and roadmap from the folks at Waging Non Violence.
Take to the street and be a beacon of hope in your city every Thursday at 7pm! One of many weekly rituals of resistance and hope as outlined in this recent Ms. Foundation article. Make it part of your weekly catch up with friends, bring snacks and scream your face off in the name of justice.
Put your money into what you want to see more of - boycott what's causing harm, and make sure your favorite local spot stays open. We made a commitment in our business and personal families starting in January to no longer support certain businesses.
We also started prioritizing waste reduction, sourcing second hand, and leaning into a solidarity economy model within our community. It's increased our spending power for things that really matter and we couldn't be happier with the ethical economic relationships we've formed along with community solidarity.
Make your art and support artists! It matters. Fall applications are now open for our community space program and join our newsletter to hear about upcoming community member happenings around NYC.
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“The psyches and souls of women also have their own cycles and seasons of doing and solitude, running and staying, being involved and being removed, questing and resting, creating and incubating, being of the world and returning to the soul-place.” ― Clarissa Pinkola Estés, Women Who Run With the Wolves  Find your joy and express it loudly! Raves? Birdwatching? Chess Tournaments or Salsa? Get to doing it! Start a diary recording your life during this insane time period. Channel the spirits of Ada Gobetti and Virginia Woolf. Go for a walk. Reaffirm your faith in humanity by smiling at at least 3 people. Bonus points if you get to pet a dog. .png)
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