Protest Posters & Community Action
I'm seriously considering buying a riso printer...
How are you all feeling? Numb would be my answer, and it scares me a bit. But a recent article, a visit to a store, and a walk with a friend inspired this post.
While I work on learning how to use the amazing tools at my disposal to create my own, I thought I'd compile resources to find the perfect poster to attend protests, put up on your windows, table outside your local grocery store, etc.
I came back with a few printed posters after a visit to my favorite print studio (in Portland, OR). Their archive is a treasure trove; go get lost in it! And submit your protest artwork!
I love meaningful and beautiful posters. Print it and bring it to your local stores and public establishments.
These are so powerful! Focusing on the impact of their actions rather than on the people themselves. Plus, I love the QR codes!
Community Actions
- Get to know your neighbors: set up a group text, organize a potluck, or offer to remove the snow on their sidewalk.
- Get to know your larger community: attend city and school board meetings (even if you're not a parent!)
- Get your library card: read banned books!
- Read the news: but not too much. My choice when all I can do is the bare minimum is to listen to The Headlines.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Shop small and local: bookstores, farmers' markets, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA).
There are so many things that can be done, but I usually think small and hyperlocal. Of course, participating in protests is essential, and so is financially supporting grassroots organizations.
I recently read Garrett Bucks's Thirty lonely but beautiful actions you can take right now which probably won't magically catalyze a mass movement against Trump but that are still wildly important and recommend you do too!
What have you done to support your community?
