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I want to get involved, but protest spaces can be hard on my nervous system

I care deeply, and I also know crowds and shouting can shut me down fast. I would love ideas for forms of action that are still real and not just support from afar language.

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Joanna Cruz

I care deeply, and I also know crowds and shouting can shut me down fast. I would love ideas for forms of action that are still real and not just support from afar language.

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Tessa Morgan

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I appreciate when these threads stay concrete about who is affected and what action is actually being asked.

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James Holloway

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Not every faithful response has to be loud. Sometimes the most accountable work is specific and sustained.

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James Holloway

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The best next steps are usually the ones someone can actually follow through on this week.

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