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

submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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 1 week ago

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

[–] Botzo 8 points 1 week ago

I just got approved to volunteer with https://techies4rj.org/

I'm currently looking for an immigration related opportunity too.

You can always recommend a local food not bombs org.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago

Beginner's Guide to Organizing

Really good introduction to getting involved in organizing and direct action in your own community.