Resources for The Resistance- Differently Abled Empowered

Grippies! Are you so frustrated with what's happening in the world, and want to fight but don't know where to start?! Let your Grippy Girls help. 

Here are a few key resources and organizations you can check out:

 Progressive Political Organizations:

• Indivisible (https://www.indivisible.org/): A grassroots movement focused on resisting the Trump agenda and fighting for progressive policies.
• MoveOn (https://front.moveon.org/): A political action committee that advocates for progressive values and provides ways to get involved in campaigns and movements.
• Our Revolution (https://ourrevolution.com/): A political organization that grew out of Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign, focusing on supporting progressive candidates and building political power from the ground up.

The Resistance Manual (https://www.resistancemanual.org/): A resource to help people take action, with an emphasis on resisting the political agendas of figures like Trump. 

Legal & Accountability Organizations:

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) (https://www.aclu.org/): Works to defend individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution, including challenging unconstitutional policies from Trump and others.
• Campaign Legal Center (https://campaignlegal.org/): Focuses on protecting fair elections, fighting voter suppression, and holding public officials accountable for corruption.

 Support Networks for Marginalized Communities:

• National Women's Law Center (NWLC) (https://nwlc.org/): Advocates for women’s rights and fights against discriminatory practices, including those promoted by Trump-era policies.
• Transgender Law Center (https://transgenderlawcenter.org/): Supports trans people’s rights and works to fight against discrimination and harmful policies.

 Educational Resources & Media for Self-Education

• Podcasts & Documentaries: Listen to podcasts like Pod Save America, The Daily, or Up First for political news and analysis. 
• The Marshall Project (https://www.themarshallproject.org/): A non-profit news organization focused on criminal justice. It’s an excellent resource for understanding how issues related to policing and justice intersect with political resistance.

 Digital Community Building and Support

•  Reddit: Join online communities to engage in discussions, share resources, and collaborate on campaigns. For example, subreddits like r/Resist, r/Progressive, or local acti

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