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Shasta Willson
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Math geek, writer, dog lover
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: buy yourself a resistance reward

time: build in-person relationships with like-minded folks. If you don't have any, find some!

prep: if you get a big tax refund this year, it means you loaned Trump interest-free money. Adjust 2026 withholding.

#ThreeThings

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#DoOneThing today $: splurge on a tiny trove of treats to reward your resistance. It's not just kids and dogs who respond to reinforcement! time: If you haven't seen your like-minded friends recently (in the real world), schedule time with them. If you aren't sure you have any, invite someone you suspect agrees to coffee and feel it out. The more isolated you are, the more critical it is to have a few local friends you can meet in person, so go build relationships! prep: if you're expecting a big tax refund this year, it means you loaned the Trump regime interest-free money for months. Adjust your W2 withholding so you get the smallest possible refund (or owe just a little—keep it under $1k if possible.) #ThreeThings to choose from Visit simpleresistance.us for details
February 15, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Try being a 75 y/o woman trying to get certified copies of every document tracing back to your birth name. Marriage, Divorce, Marriage, Widowed, Remarried- spanning 5 states.

THOUSANDS of DOLLARS of research for copies of paper docs, proving name changes that may not even exist any longer TO VOTE.
February 14, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: need ethical resistance merch? simpleresistance.us/merchandise/

time: if you send thank you or V-day cards, send one to a politician or activist whose work you appreciate!

prep: help stop ICE expansion in your community simpleresistance.us/ice-expansion/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing today $: looking for pins, stickers, t-shirts (etc.) that make your position clear? We've added several new resources to our list. time: if you send physical thank you cards (or valentines cards) send a spare to a politician or activist who did something you value. (Consider buying clearance V-day cards to use all year.) prep: several cities have successfully stopped leases and purchases by ICE for new facilities. We'll be honest, this isn't really "simple" but a small team can break the task down so it's very manageable for each person. Click through for some tips to get started, including a training being offered FEB19th. #ThreeThings to choose from
February 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
codeamazon.bsky.social
PartII, where I explore evidence for Epstein's legacy from beyond the grave: a trove of leverage in the hands of a corrupt government. No, not Israel or Russia. Our own Trump-owned DOJ may be leveraging the influence Epstein collected.
February 14, 2026 at 12:21 AM
codeamazon.bsky.social
Epstein’s industry was blackmail, not sex trafficking. Instead of selling children’s bodies for cash he loaned them for clout. He invited powerful people to “parties” where they were encouraged to indulge their most deviant imaginings—he’d clean up any messes—and he kept the receipts. (Part I)
Women are just collateral.
CONTENT WARNING: this essay is about sexual crimes and abuse
shastaw.substack.com
February 14, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: skip the commercial show of affection and make a donation to your beloved's favorite charity

time: If weekdays are busy, embrace weekend warrior resistance!

prep: gardeners: donate surplus seeds and starts, or plant extra for community food resilience

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing today $: show real love by centering your beloved's priorities. Choose an ethnic restaurant from place they want to travel, or skip going out entirely and donate the cost to their favorite charity. (Yeah, you planned that weeks ago, right?) time: Skip the guilt and embrace weekend warrior status! Do three things this weekend: political action, community support, and something visible! prep: Gardeners planning spring plantings: grow gift starts, donate seeds, or plant extra to give away. Food security is resilience! #ThreeThings to choose from
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
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chadstanton.blacksky.app
“Far beyond just saving riders money, free buses deliver a cascade of benefits, from easing traffic to promoting public safety. Just look at Boston; Chapel Hill, N.C.; Richmond, Va.; Kansas City, Mo.; and even New York itself, all of which have tried it to excellent effect.”
Opinion | Something Surprising Happens When Bus Rides Are Free
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February 13, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing every day

$: learn about and donate to www.elevatedaccess.org

time: push back against dehumanization. Learn more about communities you're unfamiliar with.

prep: join EFF's zoom training on Flock Cameras, FEB19, 12pm PST: simpleresistance.us/flock-cameras/

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing frequently $: donate to elevatedaccess .org a group that organizes pilots willing to fly patients who need health care they can't get at home. They started as abortion access, and have expanded to include gender-affirmation appointments. time: fight dehumanization. Fascists use it to encroach, so actively dismantle areas where you think it's harmless. Stand up for transgender people's dignity, shame Trump for who he is, not what he weighs, and educate yourself about racial stereotypes rooted in bigotry, like the persistent idea that Black people have less sensitive skin. prep: sign up for EFF's zoom training on Flock cameras, Feb19th, 12pm PST. Learn more: simpleresistance.us/flock-cameras/ #ThreeThings to choose from
February 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: find better thrift stores

time: Call congress: the SAVE/MEGA act amounts to a poll tax, and NO funding for DHS without the full list of demands!

prep: check your public library for Black History Month events and reading lists. Public libraries rock!

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing frequently $: find better thrift and resale stores to donate or shop at time: call Congress and tell them the SAVE/MEGA act is an illegal poll tax on anyone who ever changed their name. While you're calling remind them not to give up ANY ground on DHS funding: most of the ICE restrictions amount to following the constitution! prep: check your local library event calendar for Black History Month events. Events are free to all! Ask a librarian if they have a list of recommended readings, too. If you don't have a card, get one! Libraries are an amazing resource! #ThreeThings to choose from
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: leave reviews and share tips about Black Owned businesses

time: put an act of resistance on your calendar. Right now! Quick options: simpleresistance.us/tag/5-minutes/

prep: The Commons has tutorials and materials to grow your activism: commonslibrary.org

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing regularly $: leave reviews on Black-owned businesses you like. If you already have, post a thread inviting suggestions for new favorites. time: stop what you're doing and put one act of resistance on your calendar, right now. It could be a protest, or calling your Senators every Monday morning. Or browse our 5-minute actions for inspiration: simpleresistance .us/tag/5-minutes prep: visit The Commons for activist training materials and a library of resources! commonslibrary .org (Or schedule some time on your calendar to check it out later!) #ThreeThings to choose from
February 10, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing every day (small is fine!)

$: support one (new/small) Black artist with a paid subscription or purchase.

time: store state-level politicians in your phone, and call them

prep: check your voter registration: they're trying to steal our votes

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day (small is fine!) $: support one (new/small) Black artist with a paid subscription or purchase. time: look up your state-level representation and store those numbers in your phone. The laws states pass frame our fight with the regime, so get in the habit of calling. prep: check your voter registration. The GOP is panicking about the midterms and doubling down on efforts to disenfranchise us. If it didn't matter they'd beg you to do it. #ThreeThings to choose from
February 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to digitaldefensefund.org

time: stream Bad Bunny today. Make him trend.

prep: take one step towards emergency preparedness today. simpleresistance.us/prepare-your...

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day $: donate to digitaldefensefund dot org time: stream Bad Bunny's halftime show. Obliterate the GOP alternative's ratings. If you don't have access, stream him wherever you do. Make him the trend of the day. prep: take one step towards emergency preparedness today. Click through for links and guides. #ThreeThings to choose from
February 8, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: quit ChatGPT, Trump's biggest donor and ICE operations tool quitgpt.org

time: go to a museum, arboretum, aquarium...

prep: get certified copies of birth certificate & name-change related documents or a passport. SAVE and MEGA are back. (trans folks: get legal advice.)

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: if you use ChatGPT, and especially if you subscribe, you need to know they went from "AI for the people" to Trump's biggest donor and a key component of ICE operations. Quit ChatGPT (and Grok, but you knew that, right?) If you must use GenAI, use an open source engine. QuitGPT.org has more information. time: go to a museum, park, aquarium, or other local attraction. Rebuild your resilience, partake in some beauty, and remind yourself of the world we're fighting to preserve. prep: get certified copies of your birth certificate, name changes, and marriage certificates or apply for a passport. (If you are gender non-conforming, consult a legal expert first.) The SAVE and MEGA acts are designed to limit voting access, and these documents take time to obtain. Be ready, just in case. #ThreeThings to choose from
February 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: find new favorite Black-owned businesses

time: trans women lose any sports advantage within one year of HRT. Dismantle your prejudices to fight fascism. simpleresistance.us/trans-youth/

prep: Pick a group and join it. Keep trying. simpleresistance.us/join-somethi...

#ThreeThings
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: buy something online from a business impacted by ICE raids

time: add more Black voices on your feed simpleresistance.us/minority-voi...

prep: join Singing Resistance, a decentralized music-oriented network simpleresistance.us/sing-resista...

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day (it can be small!) $: find a business with online sales/gift certificates, in an area hit hard by ICE. Purchase something and either donate back to the local community, or include a note that it's okay if it takes a while to ship to you. time: during Black history month, actively curate more Black voices on your feed. prep: Sing Resistance is building a network of decentralized music-oriented resistance pods. Click through for details, or join their national zoom training: tinyurl.com/launchSR (NOTE: their organizing how-to is excellent. Recommended for anyone interested in organizing, even if singing isn't your thing.) #ThreeThings to choose from
February 5, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: spend money at Black owned businesses this month

time: You've heard of it, now learn how jury nullification works simpleresistance.us/jury-nullifi...

prep: curate your feed for calm, reliable voices. We have a starter list here: simpleresistance.us/keep-calm/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: spend money in Black-owned businesses, all month. time: learn about jury nullification. You've heard of it, but would you know how to do it? Search for "The Fully Informed Jury Association" or click through for our summary and spread the word: https://simpleresistance.us/jury-nullification/ prep: are you feeling overwhelmed? Curate your news feed. We have more than a dozen suggestions for reliable, rational news to get you started. https://simpleresistance.us/keep-calm/ #ThreeThings to choose from
February 4, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$: donate to NorCal's brake-light program, or start one! simpleresistance.us/fix-brake-li...

time: learn American history the regime is busy erasing. simpleresistance.us/black-history/

prep: Join a group. We suggest Indivisible or NDLON simpleresistance.us/step-up/

#ThreeThings
#DoOneThing every day $: donate to NorCal's brake-light program, or start one! time: spend some time learning the American history the regime is busy erasing. Use hashtag #BlackHistoryMonth or click through for movie and book lists. prep: follow up on a card or contact you got at a protest. If you haven't picked any up, we suggest Indivisible or NDLON as experienced organizations with good on-boarding programs. #ThreeThings to choose from
February 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ : donate to a rent fund: www.standwithminnesota.com

time : tell the House you see their voter suppression: 5calls.org/issue/mega-a...

prep : choose a simple default task for when you're overwhelmed or emotionally drained: simpleresistance.us/default-task/

#ThreeThings to pick from
#DoOneThing $ : donate to a rent fund on https://www.standwithminnesota.com/ It's under "Mutual Aid" time : the House GOP is swinging for the midterms. Learn about the MEGA voter suppression act, and call. See 5calls.org for a script. prep : choose one simple task to do when you're overwhelmed. It shouldn't take much thought. If it takes preparation (like writing postcards) get yourself set for success now. When you absolutely don't have time and energy for resistance, do that thing on a regular schedule. (Daily, weekly -- it's up to you.) Suggestions here : simpleresistance.us/default-task/ #ThreeThings to choose from
February 2, 2026 at 4:59 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing daily

$ : visit a business that closed Friday. Tip double.

time : Find your "lane" (the thing you want to work on, and the tactic for that work) simpleresistance.us/find-your-la...

prep : learn about phone security simpleresistance.us/phone-securi...

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day. $ : visit a business that closed Friday. Tip double. time : Your "lane" is the thing you want to work on, and a tactic for that work. If you're still looking, we have some tips and worksheets. prep : learn about phone security (protests, travel, etc.) #ThreeThings to choose from
February 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing every day, even if it's small

$: donate to a group organizing protests

time : learn how to find protests near you simpleresistance.us/find-a-prote...

prep : do something courageous. It doesn't have to be resistance—courage is a muscle we build with use!

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day (small is okay!) $ : donate the price of a movie ticket to a group organizing protests time : today is a day of nationwide distributed protests. Planned quickly in response to events, activist sites have been filled with folks wondering where they're happening. (Totally valid!) Even if you can't go today, find out how to find events in your area. prep : build courage by doing something that makes you nervous today. It doesn't have to be resistance related—courage is a muscle. The more you flex it, the stronger it gets! #ThreeThings to choose from every day
January 31, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ : if you must shop today, use cash

time : join the NDLON Adopt a Corner training 5pm PST today simpleresistance.us/adopt-a-corn...

prep : learn to use Signal, or learn tips for more advanced Signal use. simpleresistance.us/use-signal/

#ThreeThings to choose from
#DoOneThing every day $ : a nationwide Blackout was called for today. It was short notice, so if you can't avoid some spending, use cash if possible. (Banks and credit cards are big business, too!) time : If you want to directly help immigrants, there is an NDLON Adopt a Corner training TODAY at 5pm PST/8pm EST. https://simpleresistance.us/adopt-a-corner/ prep : learn to use Signal, or learn new Signal skills. https://simpleresistance.us/use-signal/ #ThreeThings to choose from
January 30, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ : Don't to see Melania. Don't let your friends go see Melania. :)

time : document National Parks signs before they're bowlderized sites.google.com/umn.edu/save...

prep : take a Stop the Bleed class, in-person or online www.stopthebleed.org

#ThreeThings to choose from
January 29, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ : donate Hilton points to fight ICE

time : Read civil rights history. Racism maintains and builds the very structures we're all facing today. Learn from the Black activists who fought despite unrelenting odds.

prep : Sat, Jan 31st : ICE OUT OF EVERYWHERE (be visible)

#ThreeThings
January 28, 2026 at 5:22 PM
codeamazon.bsky.social
The last 48 hours there's a real shift in the tide: folks are flocking to the resistance, wanting to DO SOMETHING. If you joined in 2025, that's your cue! Help organizers rushing to scale up, by helping someone new to the movement get integrated and educated!

shastaw.substack.com/p/buddy-system
Buddy System
If you joined the resistance in 2025, do we have a task for you!
shastaw.substack.com
January 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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simpleresistance.us
#DoOneThing

$ donate to the ACLU

time: be a witness to the torture being committed in our names, with our taxes. Read the ACLU report and tell everyone. simpleresistance.us/witness-our-crimes/

prep : join or start a book club! simpleresistance.us/book-club/

#ThreeThings to choose from
January 27, 2026 at 4:16 PM