Bob's lib hub
Bob's lib hub
One big problem with an electoral defeat such as we suffered this month is that it diffuses our power. Before, there was one set of ideas and strategies we more or less all followed, and that unity was power. Now there are numerous would-be leaders, competing explanations for what went wrong, and a kaleidoscope of ideas for moving forward.
It’s hard to make sense of it all, let alone get everyone moving in the same direction again. It would be good to focus on just those resources that are the most useful. Here are the ones I like best. Hope this helps.
Which resources are best may change over time. I will try to keep this site up to date. I'm also open to suggestions if you have any.
These writers have a social media presence that's worth your attention. (There are more that I read, but this is a good list to start.)
Where possible, and to the extent you can, please consider supporting some of these writers with paid subscriptions.
Rebecca Solnit. Start here. If you read only one source, she's the one. Prolific, practical, and hopeful. She also curates relevant writing and resources by others.
Robert Reich. Economist and passionate progressive dedicated to educating the public about economic (and other) injustice. See also "Inequality Media," below.
Heather Cox Richardson. A history professor and author who recaps the most important news events almost daily, placing them within a larger historical context.
Dan Rather. Venerable old-school newsman has seen it all and we all benefit from his long perspective.
The Bulwark. News and analysis in defense of democracy.
r/OptimistsUnite. Good to remember that it isn't all bad news.
Jeff Tiedrich and Andy Borowitz. Because we need comedy.
I've written some stuff myself that you might like to read: my Medium posts.
Readying the resistance. How best to blunt the impact of the Trump agenda.
Making meaning of the moment. Immediate post-election gathering of progressive leaders discussing strategy.
Totally normal JD Vance buys donuts. Because we need comedy. Haley Joel Osment (the little boy from The Sixth Sense) is :chefkiss:
Resharing political memes on social media doesn't count; neither does signing online petitions.
Make donations to political organizing groups and/or to groups helping the vulnerable.
Volunteer with the same.
Disengage from oligarch-controlled social media (X/Twitter, Facebook). Engage on small-d democratic platforms like BlueSky and Mastodon. I'm @bobg.whizbang.me on BlueSky.
Run for something. Actually run for public office. Fix the system from within! If you're a Millennial or Gen Z member running for the first or second time, Run For Something will help you every step of the way.
Inequality media. Educating the public about sources of, and remedies for, inequality in the economy.
Indivisible. Find organizing groups to join, and other resources.
ProPublica. Investigate journalism in the public interest.