given that street or building protests only get as much attention as the media will allow, it is questionable how effective it can be. Of course, disrupting traffic or businesses gains attention but has legal ramifications.

calling and writing officials and reps is helpful, but everyone knows it doesn't take much energy or commitment. So I doubt it moves the needle sufficiently.

posting and sharing can be informative but the other side can post and share too.

seems to me the winner is boycotting. If businesses' glutinous craving for profits brought out their monster, it can be tamed by withholding their meals. And posting and sharing can fuel the boycott and feed us.

if, however, Indivisible and/or the other active organizations are planning some kind of boycott on Black Friday, i think it would be a big mistake. Let the people save some coin on things they need, instead of just the shoppers on the Right. I think there's better timing options.

On 10/8/2025 at 4:33 AM, V.3 said:

given that street or building protests only get as much attention as the media will allow, it is questionable how effective it can be. Of course, disrupting traffic or businesses gains attention but has legal ramifications.

calling and writing officials and reps is helpful, but everyone knows it doesn't take much energy or commitment. So I doubt it moves the needle sufficiently.

posting and sharing can be informative but the other side can post and share too.

seems to me the winner is boycotting. If businesses' glutinous craving for profits brought out their monster, it can be tamed by withholding their meals. And posting and sharing can fuel the boycott and feed us.

In my opinion I think all except #2 are effective. At this point we should all be doing whatever we can. If you can’t do all, then do what you can. Just do something!