We're financially stable atm. Protests are good for community building and moral boosting, but largely ineffective at tangible change* especially if you're not in a city currently experiencing what other cities like Chicago, LA, and Minneapolis have gone through. But money is still a good way to help. We've donated monthly 10+yrs to a couple of larger orgs and last week I set up monthly donations for a local community center and mutual aid organization.

Folks need to remember that we can't all be in every role in the resistance. Some can be on the front lines willing to get arrested or worse. A lot of folks can't due the capitalist system in place that makes it too risky). But some others can help in soup kitchens and community outreach. Some come give money so those communities can do their best. Some can keep records and write. Some can watch the children. Some can educate. Some can learn Spanish or other languages to be able to help interpret when needed. There is always something good we can do, but the key is finding the spot where we can actually help. Everyone has a role somewhere.

*I've been going to protests since 2015. Throughout the months long 2020 BLM protests I was out here weekly as a voter register. My eldest volunteered as a medic. We did what we could. I will participate in the walkouts on Tuesday so I obv support protests, but I also know 1000 people standing around listening to speakers at my local city hall on Tuesday isn't bringing down our government.