So I’m in a private Facebook group for Left Liberals which meets online to discuss things we can do, right now, to oppose Trump. Analysis of the situation occurs now and then, but we try to keep it to a minimum. (I mean, really, how much more analysis do we need? We’re all agreed that cheeto-head is a b*astard and we’re in deep doo-doo as a nation.)
I thought, therefore, I’d reproduce some of that material here — either my own ideas or, more often, things I’ve stolen from wiser folk than I. Perhaps people here will find the assorted information and suggestions useful or interesting.
Here’s the first suggestion. It strikes me that one thing to do in this dreadful period in our nation’s history is to cultivate as many networks as we can. For that reason, maybe everyone should consider joining some sort of labor union...almost any labor union.
I, for example, am your typical middle aged white collar worker fresh from a cubical. But, I also write now and then. And if you are on DailyKos, you probably do, too.
So, why not join the National Writer's Union? It is affiliated with the UAW and the AFL/CIO and has a strong pro-labor agenda. It offers great connections, legal advice, and works pretty hard for freedom of expression. You can even get health insurance through them via Working America Health Care.
So, if you’re not a member of some other union, I’d strongly urge you to check out the NWU. It’s webpage is here:
https://nwu.org/