Friday's 3+ things, plus a weekend wish

Julia Smith

06 Jun 2025 — 1 min read

Item 1. People are undeterred

A thing to know: The "freedom flotilla" stopped to rescue a group of asylum seekers stranded in the Mediterranean who are reportedly from Sudan.
A thing to do ➡️ Contribute funds to help a South African delegation march to Gaza.

Item 2. People are creative

A thing to know: You've heard of Little Free Libraries and Free Fridges. Now: a reproductive health vending machine is open in New Orleans! (via Charlene Carruthers on Bluesky)
A thing to do ➡️ Volunteer with Techies 4 Reproductive Justice. (Niche, but I happen to know that at least a few readers live right at the center of this Venn diagram!)

Item 3: Friday follow-ups

Yesterday I mentioned an emergency meeting about the latest xenophobic travel ban. Two action items that the organizers shared:
- Individuals ➡️ Ask your Congresspeople to pass the NO BAN Act.
- Organizations/groups ➡️ Sign on to a solidarity statement to oppose the 2025 entry ban and support targeted communities. Groups are asked to complete the form by Monday, June 9.
The Ibby folks who were fundraising for librarians in Gaza reached their goal reached their goal. ❤️💔
In case you missed this week's event roundup, I'm re-sharing one free webinar: Power Jenga: Campaign Strategies to Shake the System.

Weekend wish

May we show up with what we have.

Under a blue sky, protesters hold up signs with anti-ICE logos, such as NJ SAYS NO DICE TO ICE!

Friday's two things: Protective steps, collective glimmers

Item 1. Weekend wish That in our gatherings–in-person, virtual, whatever they may be–we access glimmers like this. (J. Wortham's newsletter) Item 2. Safety at protests If you're taking your phone ➡️ consider these tips from Electronic Frontier Foundation or this guide via @imperfectactivista on Instagram.

Thursday's two things we love

Item 1. We love a checklist Here's a new list with some key ways to care for yourself and others, from Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg and Zack Teutsch: Care for yourself and others!Checklist 2.0Life is a Sacred TextRabbi Danya Ruttenberg Item 2. We love situating ourselves in

It's a sign! Wednesday's three things

Here's this week's art fix, since I was out canvassing yesterday and didn't make it. Item 1. Suggestion Are you making a protest sign this week? Monica Trinidad has advice (starting around the 14:15 mark in How to Make Art for Social Change

Monday's things

Item 1: What do we mean by "mutual aid"? Here is a chart from Dean Spade (and he expands on the concept a lot in this book), and here is a quick explainer from Moms Clean Air Force. It might mean starting or joining an ICE Watch program