Monday's 3+ things: Say yes.

Julia Smith

Julia Smith

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Quote graphic that reads IF YOU'RE WRITING LETTERS TO THE PRISONERS START TEARING DOWN THE BARS. IF YOU'RE HANDING OUT FLASHLIGHTS IN THE DARK START HANDING OUT STARS.
From "Say Yes" by Andrea Gibson. (Poem via Split this Rock; background photo from Pexels.)

Item 1. Gaza

Can you help a malnourished, orphaned, 18 year old mom? ➡️ Contribute $ toward formula and diapers for her infant (Chuffed, via Joanna E.)

No cash to spare? ➡️ Call your reps using the latest script from 5Calls. The phone app makes it very easy.

Want to be able to call a better Congressperson about Gaza and everything else? ➡️ Go hard. Flip a seat. (Ayana Elizabeth Johnson)

Item 2. Central NJ

If you're anywhere near Princeton:

Want to materially support the families whose loved ones and breadwinners were kidnapped by ICE last week? ➡️ Resistencia en Acción NJ will distribute any cash you can spare. (Daily Princetonian; Venmo)

Can you make time to show solidarity at 7pm TONIGHT? ➡️ Show up IRL or virtually to the town council meeting so the mayor continues to see that we're paying relentless attention. Zoom details are here. Reply to this email if you'd like more info.

Item 3. Anywhere in the U.S.

Want to help a public school near you? ➡️ Before the new school year begins, you could band together with neighbors and pay off the lunch debt. (HuffPost via Ann Friedman)

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