[ [link removed] ]Ayanna Pressley for Congress
Hi
Right now, it may be easy to feel paralyzed by the deep political harm
coming from the White House, but that’s exactly how they want us to feel.
I want you to know that each day there is something you can do.
The power has and will always lie with the people. We can sustain one
another and take care of one another. Together, we can meet this moment.
Here are five things you can do right now to protect yourself and your
community:
1. Know your rights: The Trump administration is relying on fear and
abuse of power. Whether you come from an immigrant family or you’re a
federal civil servant who has lost your job—you have rights under U.S.
law and the Constitution. [ [link removed] ]ACLU Massachusetts is a good place to
start. For federal workers who have witnessed wrongdoing by Trump,
DOGE, or any admin official, you are protected from whistleblower
retaliation under US law. [ [link removed] ]Find out more at Civil Service Strong.
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2. Lean into mutual aid: At this moment, we must take care of our
neighbors. Mutual aid is a collective form of community care that has
existed for generations. Everyone has a role to play. I pick up a
microphone and a lawmaker’s pen every day. Some people pick up a paint
brush, or a hammer, or a spatula. Some people are going to lead the
revolution. Some people are going to pack a lunch or vaseline an elbow
for the people leading the revolution. We all have gifts and talents
we can use to care for one another.
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3. Build your beloved community: The people in power are trying to divide
us so that we can’t resist. The small number of billionaires who
control most of our country’s wealth want us to stay exactly where we
are. Dr. King taught us that our beloved community is an antidote to
cruelty and chaos, so we must grow our movement centered in love and
righteous indignation. We must fight for our neighbors and our loved
ones. We must dig deep and begin the process of healing at the local
level, on our block, in the group chat, in our faith house, and around
our own dinner table.
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4. Take care of yourself: I know people are overwhelmed and may feel
discouraged or hopeless. Joy itself is an act of resistance and
self-care is essential. If we’re going to fight back against the
rolling back of civil rights and the threat to our democracy and our
planet, we can’t let ourselves get burnt out. While the Trump
Administration intentionally “floods the zone,” set boundaries with
social media and media consumption. Take a walk with a friend, pray,
rest or meditate. Make and keep your primary care appointments.
Prioritizing our physical and mental health is essential.
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5. Stay engaged and informed: Organizing is our most powerful tool, and
that’s been on display these past few weeks. I’ve joined with
colleagues and activists at rallies outside federal agencies to
conduct Congressional oversight and to protest Elon Musk and Donald
Trump’s unlawful takeover of our federal agencies. Similar protests
are taking place across the country—get involved and stay engaged. If
you choose to protest, follow [ [link removed] ]best practices in terms of
preparedness and legal protections.
It’s been a little over a month since Trump took office. This fight for
our communities, our loved ones, our babies, our schools, and our
democracy is a marathon, not a sprint.
[ [link removed] ]I’m not losing hope, and I know you won’t either. Will you make a
commitment to fighting for our communities by signing on?
YES, I'M IN
Onward,
Ayanna
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