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A Friend in the US Asked for Resources on "How to Help"... (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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They are not specifically anarchist, probably democratic socialist, though I’ve been pushing them more and more to the left (they started off as neolib), and I think Trump getting elected really disillusioned them with the prospect of reformism actually making meaningful change.

They basically asked me, “It’s fucking crazy over here. People are dying and Trump is fucking up everything. I feel so helpless and hopeless. Do you have any resources on things to do?”

Do you guys have links I could send. Cheers.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Sounds like they might want something where they have a low barrier of entry and where they can feel their impact immediately. Could you help your friend to look around for active mutual aid groups in their area? Otherwise Food not Bombs might also be an option, check if there is a group nearby and contact them.

[–] Eldritch 6 points 2 weeks ago

Yep, local community action is the path to really helping people and possible reform.