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I was making a mental list of the things my partner and I both do (political, community aid, etc.) and realized it is a lot. It is supported by me working full time in a good tech job while having a major health issue that is poorly understood (along with mental health issues that come with it).
I say this not to brag, but finding things to do to make the world better help me cope with existential dread. If you feel afraid, find a way to do something.
Mariame Kaba over on Bluesky has been sharing this list of ways to take action that aren't protests or voting which I think is fabulous:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OSWxykA1WHOi0vTPLAJDaCeVhR3uSfh7PhlCj4t4yT0/edit?tab=t.0
I also recently read this article on how to get started on getting started! https://grouphug.substack.com/p/how-to-get-started-on-getting-started?utm_source=pocket_shared
Also The Urbanist (a Puget Sound based media outlet) had a great article on why tool libraries are great: https://www.theurbanist.org/2025/03/15/op-ed-your-city-needs-a-tool-library
There's so much to do. You can try one thing and then try other things if that doesn't work.
@r343l I was meeting with someone from a new org a friend recommended and realized in talking with her about the amount of stuff I've done and continue to do.
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I think a lot of educators, health care workers, etc., forget that they basically do this as a profession. A lot of people don't do enough, but some don't give themselves enough credit.