This is a list of 35 critical actions that we must take, and encourage others to take, in the defense of our democracy: 1. Vote in every election. 2. Donate to honorable candidates, parties and civic organizations. 3. Call and write to our representatives in Congress.
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16. Expose and counter divisive rhetoric and disinformation on social media and elsewhere. 17. Continually choose hope over cynicism and defeat. 18. Study the U.S. Constitution, The Declaration of Independence, and The Federalist Papers.
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19. Help advance political reforms that protect and strengthen our democracy. 20. Study the lives, speeches and writings of great Americans. 21. Embrace and advocate for the inherent equality and liberty of all human beings.
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22. Study books and news about authoritarianism and other threats to liberty. 23. Expose and counter anti-freedom and anti-equality leaders and organizations. 24. Oppose leaders who scapegoat entire groups or classes of Americans or immigrants.
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25. Help new immigrants integrate into local communities. 26. Contribute to the honorable challengers of elected officials undermining the House impeachment inquiry. 27. Read and listen to the opinions of people of good faith who disagree with you.
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28. Allow your beliefs about people with whom you disagree to be challenged. 29. Study the facts of major policy challenges facing the country. 30. Demand evidence-based policymaking from elected leaders. 31. Participate in organized service projects in your community.
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32. Stay informed of news related to freedom and democracy abroad. 33. Recognize and accept everyone’s opportunity for redemption. 34. Seek and share light, goodness and beauty wherever found in nature and humanity. 35. “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”
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"Make eye contact and smile at complete strangers" (especially older people) is a must. As we age, we feel more and more invisible in society. Taking the time to acknowledge others is so easy for everyone AND you may just make someone's day!
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That’s so true! I never realized how invisible older people feel out in society until I got older. I really appreciate a warm smile, eye contact, a “hello, how are you?”, someone helping me with a door, etc.
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I just want to thank all of the people who have ever given to me a random act of kindness. It has happened to me so many times, and I am very grateful. And since I do try to pay it forward, I must admit that the (random) act is the reward in and of itself.
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When I was in school, my parents modeled “look them (strangers) in the eye” Incl folks who are generally “invisible”: people serving us in school cafeteria, keeping the school clean; hired help (& bring them cold drinks as they are working in the heat...
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Good parents. Thoughtful
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