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usonian

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10. May Day. It's a movement, not just a day, and there are many ways to participate.
Wed Apr 29, 2026, 10:13 PM
Apr 29

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https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221207723
Don't let perfection be your (our) enemy.


From Indivisible.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100221204736
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https://indivisible.actionkit.com/mailings/view/125355
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Momentum is building -- but this is about more than a single day of action. When a small business chooses to close this Friday, it’s not just about shutting down for the day -- it’s an ask to be part of a broad, pro-democracy, pro-worker movement. When you choose to withhold your money from big corporations on Friday or do your grocery shopping at a local market instead of a big chain later in the weekend, that makes a real impact -- you’re pouring money back into your community, not padding billionaires’ pockets.

We understand that not everybody can take every action this Friday, and we’re holding space for that nuance. The most important thing you can do on May Day is something that feels authentic to you that rejects and disrupts business as usual. If you can’t do it all, we only ask that you do what you can. Learn more about what that could look like on Indivisible’s May Day Participation Guide.


This all started small, because people took whatever action they could, while perfectionists in comfy offices were debating over shrimp cocktail, and still are.

Do whatever you can!
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Whatever you do builds momentum.

First protest, I couldn't attend so I sent some money Indivisible's way to defray costs.
You guess the amount.

cents, not dollars.

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meaning what? WhiskeyGrinder Apr 29 #1
Meaning that unless ... oldsoldierfadingfast Apr 29 #3
DING, DING, DING!! 2naSalit Apr 29 #5
Meaning... 2naSalit Apr 29 #4
I understand. "Against Our Will". LoisB Apr 29 #2
Yes, but We Are Cha Apr 29 #6
Yes... 2naSalit Apr 29 #8
I understand.. but my way Cha Apr 29 #9
Can't argue with that... 2naSalit Apr 29 #11
This message was self-deleted by its author state of stupid Apr 30 #18
I understand. It feels like a pillaging, and a violent act of power, and taking of something (intangible) from us. yellow dahlia Apr 29 #7
May Day. It's a movement, not just a day, and there are many ways to participate. usonian Apr 29 #10
Thanks! 2naSalit Apr 29 #12
He is raping OUR Country, just like he raped women and girls. sheshe2 Apr 29 #13
That's the... 2naSalit Apr 29 #14
I've sworn for years now slightlv Apr 30 #15
I already had... 2naSalit Apr 30 #16
Well Said DET Apr 30 #20
I agree... and it's not just the loss of rights and democracy in this 250 year old experiment... slightlv Apr 30 #23
That's an excellent term canetoad Apr 30 #17
Thanks! 2naSalit Apr 30 #19
It feels like our "Let them eat cake" moment. GoodRaisin Apr 30 #21
Yup... 2naSalit Apr 30 #22
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