What You Can Do Now compiles a clear, actionable steps you can take now to resist the attempted democratic backsliding of the US.
Start here if you’re new, go to the Take Action page to find more ways to get involved, or see Daily Acts of Resistance.
Sign a strike card to join or show support for the general strike. Click here to learn more and for ways to prepare for one.
Quick and Upcoming Actions
Most Pressing Actions You Can Take Now
Join the General Strike
Research has shown that 3.5% of the population is required for a resistance movement to be successful. Join by signing your strikecard and see here for what else you can do and how to prepare.
The SAVE Act
The SAVE act threatens to deny voting rights from millions of Americans, especially from women and anyone who has changed their legal name. We can’t let it pass the senate.
Defend Against ICE (the new Gestapo)
It will take courage, but we must protect our neighbors. Things will only get worse if we do not stop it now.
Defend Social Security
Some in power want to dismantle social security – not because it’s broken, but because it represents something they fear: a country that still believes in protecting its people.
Protect Libraries
Libraries are under attack from the administration’s executive orders for funding cuts. Learn what actions you can take to fight back for them.
Support Sen Chris Van Hollen’s effort to bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia home.
He said he would visit El Salvador if Abrego Garcia isn’t returned to the United States by midweek and asked for a meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.
Write to Wisconsin DA
Musk’s super PAC, America First, deleted this video of Ekaterina saying “I did exactly what Elon Musk told everyone to do … vote and now I have a million dollars.”
Target Boycott
The Target Boycott takes place from March 6th – April 20th. Learn why you should boycott them.
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Achievements
See What We’ve Accomplished Together!
April 19th, No Kings! Protest
On April 19th, 250 years ago, the revolutionary war began. We sponsored the protest in Ithaca, NY and had an amazing showing!
Harvard University Refuses to Capitulate to the Administration
After a “Stand Up, Harvard” rally, the university president responded “The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.”
Interactive map of over 1000 protests nationwide on April 5th, 2025
Over 5 million people showed up for the Hands Off rally around the world, not just in the US.
Check out this amazing document for more! and see here for highlights by Rachel Maddow.
The Associated Press wins reinstatement to White House Events!
Judge says rules government can’t bar journalists, citing first amendment.
Susan Crawford, the democratic-backed candidate for the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Won!
Musk spent $24 million to buy the election and still lost a state that Trump won in ’24.
Target Stocks Fall 21% After Rolling Back DEI Programs
Even after a “big discounting effort”, Target is feeling the effects of our boycotting. Keep it up!
Boycotting
What companies should you boycott and when?
Does boycotting actually work?
What companies should you buy at?
