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Grounding Against Fascism

Sam Chavez (she/they/he)

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I'm offline this week as a regular practice of re-grounding amidst the rising and interconnected chaos of fascism, climate disaster, and more. While I'm away, we have some tips, practices, and videos to help you ground through anxious and unsure moments. Read on for more...


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Grounding Against Fascism

Regular contributor, Joe Cardillo, reminds us how we can combat the 'Put Them in Trauma' Playbook from the Trump regime. Of his three tips, this is the statement that strikes me.

"Putting people in trauma relies on mixing us up, making us feel helpless, angry, and unsure all at once." - Joe Cardillo

I'm offline this week as a regular practice of re-grounding amidst the rising and interconnected chaos of fascism, climate disaster, and more. While I'm away, we have some tips, practices, and videos to help you ground through anxious and unsure moments.

For those working across the various frontlines, we all need to remember to stop and sniff the flowers every once in a while!

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