But it’s important to not limit our sense of what resistance looks likeAll those lists and instructions and editorials on how to resist authoritarianism and stand up for human rights, the rule of law and climate are good, and I both wholly support them and want to veer off from their recommendations here. Yes, everyone with any capacity to do so should join things, call politicians, support the groups and campaigns protecting the above. But it’s important to not limit our sense of what resistance looks like to these versions of doing something. In addition to these formal, structured ways of defending what you believe in, there are ways of doing so woven into everyday life and our conversations and communications.Each of us needs to stand on principle, loudly, whenever, wherever we can. Used strategically, our voices can do a lot to preserve anti-authoritarian worldviews about facts, science, history, rights, justice and inclusion. In this moment, it matters to just be a person who,...
Rebecca Solnit argues that fighting for justice doesn't have to be grand or formalized.
The core idea is that everyday actions and conversations can be powerful forms of resistance. By consistently speaking up for your beliefs – about issues like climate change, immigration, trans rights, diversity, and women's rights – you contribute to shaping a more just and inclusive world.
Solnit emphasizes that even small acts of dissent, like affirming these values in daily life, can have a ripple effect, encouraging others to do the same and creating a safer space for challenging harmful ideologies.
Rebecca Solnit argues that fighting for justice doesn't have to be grand or formalized. The core idea is that everyday actions and conversations can be powerful forms of resistance. By consistently speaking up for your beliefs – about issues like climate change, immigration, trans rights, diversity, and women's rights – you contribute to shaping a more just and inclusive world. Solnit emphasizes that even small acts of dissent, like affirming these values in daily life, can have a ripple effect, encouraging others to do the same and creating a safer space for challenging harmful ideologies.
