RE: https://kolektiva.social/@earthworm/117594563348980332
A long time ago, after attending a protest, a few friends and I found a place to get some food. Another guest, a man in suit and tie, clearly found us interesting, kept looking at us, but eventually left when he finished his meal.
When we went to the counter to pay our bill, the waiter told us that the gentleman in the suit had already paid for us.
That was his silent contribution to the protest.
Come on, everyone, there are many things one can do.
You don't need to identify as a worker to support the social movement of a strike. You don't need to fight physically the police (I won't either). You don't need to be the perfect activist. There are many levels of activism and plenty of opportunities and tasks. Just look around.
Talk with your neighbors. Organize with your co-workers. Unionize. Bake cookies. Cheer people that are protesting. Tell people that you like their T-shirt with a nice political slogan. Be nice to others. Read a book. Listen to people that fought their whole life. Listen to people that just started their journey.
Question your privileges and use them for good. Do you have access to positions of power that others cannot reach? Cooperate with others and make plans how to share this power.
There are many people that do a lot of activism and a bit interest by new people gives them the energy they need to continue. When somebody does something nice, praise them.
If you can't leave your house, do stuff online.
You are not alone and I hope you find ways to cooperate with other people. Hopefully we achieve to make social movements accessible and inclusive for everyone.
If you can't do anything this time, don't be sad. Others are holding the line for you, as under different circumstances you would do for them.
Care yourself. Care for others. Let us imagine a better world and fight for it.
Good night!