RESIST DAY #48: What You Can Do Today

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

• Today is International Women’s Day and women and their allies across the world are acting together for equity, justice, and the human rights of women and all people, through a one-day demonstration of economic solidarity.
  • Women take the day off, from paid and unpaid labor
  • Avoid shopping for one day (with exceptions for small, women- and minority-owned businesses).
  • Wear RED in solidarity with A Day Without A Woman (Check out #WearRed on social media)
• Learn more on the websites
• Tell people what you’re fighting for, and encourage them to join the cause, by sharing your story/demand using the hashtag
• Find events and actions by location

• Major events are scheduled for New York City (also on Facebook); Washington DC (here and here);

What You Can Be Doing Every Day 

• Check out the Indivisible Guide’s “Capitol Calendar.” See if there’s a local Indivisible group in your area. If there isn’t, start one.
• ” also has a running schedule of events and actions.
• Sign up to receive ” on your mobile device
• Every day: Make your voice heard with “5 Calls” (because calling actually works)
• Every Sunday: Join “Ready to Resist” Strategy Calls
• Every Tuesday: #ResistTrumpTuesdays (or on Twitter)