Where is The Resistance?

https://www.reddit.com/r/AnnArbor/comments/1ifczxx/where_is_the_resistance/

created by there-she-go on 01/02/2025 at 18:37 UTC

128 upvotes, 71 top-level comments (showing 25)

Can we get some pooling of information on this subreddit for local organization against the horrifying political atmosphere? If you have any resources or information, please drop it below.

Comments

Comment by Buttonsnrubbish at 02/02/2025 at 00:57 UTC

83 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Find the helpers, help the helpers. Waving signs and saying "we are upset" are days long gone at this point. It's up to us now, so find a place to help and go from there. Everything will need help, warming centers, food pantry, lgbT outreach programs, etc. Bolster the causes you hold dear.

Comment by jhenryscott at 01/02/2025 at 20:03 UTC

152 upvotes, 5 direct replies

IF the new 25% tariffs go into place Monday, the economy will be in free fall within 2 weeks. You’ll see some real resistance then.

Until then, this is the will of the American People, we- as a country- saw the option of bigotry and horror and said ‘yes, I choose that’.

Comment by Amazing-Bag at 01/02/2025 at 19:09 UTC

152 upvotes, 2 direct replies

The lack of resistance at the polls when it mattered was lackluster. Many people who voted are watching the fafo happen to those who couldn't care to vote or voted to troll libs.

Comment by CleanVegetable_1111 at 01/02/2025 at 21:29 UTC

77 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Folks, whatever your take on all of this, keep in mind the following: It isn’t about holding on until midterms. It isn’t about surviving the next 4 years. Structures are being changed (or maintained?) to entrench power in perpetuity.

Comment by dasbates at 01/02/2025 at 21:14 UTC

29 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Michigan immigrants rights center does great work! Donate and volunteer!

Comment by mc2banks3352 at 01/02/2025 at 18:44 UTC

36 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Id follow eff.org and the r/privacy sub to familiarize yourself with ways you can limit govt surveillance through your phones and computers

Comment by stumonji at 02/02/2025 at 00:02 UTC

20 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Ideally, it's not posting on social media about their activities.

Comment by ChiefsHat at 01/02/2025 at 23:20 UTC

28 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Three of my migrant coworkers have left because they’re afraid of ICE. In the same week.

I’m a Catholic raised in Northern Ireland. Resisting corrupt authorities is in my blood.

Comment by SmallTestAcount at 02/02/2025 at 05:21 UTC

13 upvotes, 0 direct replies

This city could never lol. The political environment here is so much about appearances, not actually doing stuff.

Comment by streakfreebrine at 03/02/2025 at 00:32 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

We need to form some more, let’s say, “less public” places to plan. There are some of our neighbors that also browse here looking for us Anti-Fascists and might seek to intervene if they have enough notice. Also some people who organize these things you mention may be “those “ people as well in an effort to learn about us as individuals to dox us on far right websites or find out where we live.

Also remember that when we’re demonstrating, it’s very important to conceal your face/identity. Sorry I know, but this is war.

Comment by kwisen at 01/02/2025 at 18:43 UTC

22 upvotes, 0 direct replies

First off, the mods aren't going to let you use this subreddit as an organizing tool. Second, I plan to check out A2Indivisible tomorrow (1-3pm), assuming I can figure out the location.

Visit https://reddit.com/user/AnnArbor-ModTeam[1][2] for all the blocked threads.

1: https://reddit.com/user/AnnArbor-ModTeam

2: https://reddit.com/user/AnnArbor-ModTeam

Comment by bitwarrior80 at 02/02/2025 at 02:27 UTC

7 upvotes, 0 direct replies

However you choose to resist, assume Elon and the Tech Lords will allow the government complete access to use your digital footprint at your disadvantage. It might not be something that you notice right away, but with AI and data collection capabilities, would you trust them to follow the law? Like flag your tax return for audit...etc.

Maybe I am just being paranoid, but ask yourself if you can afford not to be.

Comment by jayclaw97 at 01/02/2025 at 20:04 UTC

15 upvotes, 2 direct replies

Start archiving federal data and webpages.

Comment by jackslipjack at 01/02/2025 at 19:42 UTC

9 upvotes, 0 direct replies

There is r/annarboractivism, which has gone dormant but does exist, if you want to post there!

Comment by bodegabayshell at 01/02/2025 at 19:57 UTC

5 upvotes, 1 direct replies

This sub is so lousy with bots and trolls it's probably not the best organizing medium imo.

Comment by yung_tomato at 01/02/2025 at 20:42 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Join your union or ask HVDSA the steps to unionize

Comment by Perfect_Acadia4789 at 02/02/2025 at 00:26 UTC

10 upvotes, 1 direct replies

I'm learning how to shoot firearms. lets face it, not too many of us know how to use a gun vs the others.

Comment by EffectiveInfamous579 at 01/02/2025 at 21:26 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

https://www.reddit.com/r/newjersey/s/jt6VornOfg

Comment by rosa_bot at 02/02/2025 at 01:22 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

...any resistance that would actually do anything wouldn't be the sort of thing you could post online safely, now would it?

Comment by DingoMazerati at 02/02/2025 at 05:12 UTC

2 upvotes, 1 direct replies

This sounds like fed shit. Don’t post your actions online.

Comment by Substantial_Cow_5893 at 02/02/2025 at 07:28 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Letsvstart right here. Go over yonder to r/conservatives. Oof. They are eating their faces. People are crying for mods because it's becoming liberal. Sow the seed and flood it. People need ot get off social media and get on here. Flood it out. Flush em out in Shitter Twitter. Become boring again.

Comment by Marthwon at 02/02/2025 at 14:08 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Everyone is freaking out lol

Comment by tastickfan at 02/02/2025 at 17:30 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

They might be busy doing the work.

Comment by fifilie at 03/02/2025 at 02:28 UTC

2 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Everyone please watch this Heather Cox Richardson video and share it widely. There is some good advice here.