No Kings 3
March 28 in Iowa City
Join us for No Kings 3, a nationwide day of action standing up for democracy, immigrant rights, and accountability.
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Beautiful Trouble
The Beautiful Trouble toolbox illustrates the key tactics, principles, methodologies, theories and stories that have inspired centuries of people-powered victories. Written by over 175 frontline activists from Harare to Amman, New York to Oaxaca, the toolbox is one part prankster manifesto, one part direct action manual, and one part training guide for mass organizing and collective liberation.
Beautiful TroubleStrategic Doing: Ten Skills for Agile Leadership
Traditional strategy assumes certainty, control, and long planning cycles. But most of today’s challenges don’t behave that way. They cross boundaries, shift quickly, and require many people to work together. Strategic Doing was created for exactly those environments.
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Passion for social justice, political reform, and human rights can drain your personal energy and resources. Taking care of your mental health is not optional; it is essential for sustaining the work.
Self-care is the intentional practice of tending to your own needs, physical, emotional, and mental, to support healing, stability, and well-being. It is about giving yourself permission to rest and replenish.
Burnout is a state of deep exhaustion that happens when stress builds up without enough support or recovery. It may make it hard to focus, cope, or feel grounded. Burnout is not a personal failure. It is a sign that your body and mind need care, safety, and space to recover.
Mindfulness Tips for Activists
- Unplug on purpose. Notice when news or social media becomes overwhelming and pause before continuing. Set time limits or personal routines to prevent endless media exposure.
- Take mindful pauses. Short breaks between tasks, such as stretching, sipping water, or a 5-minute meditation, reset the mind and reduce emotional load.
- Ground yourself when emotions run high. Name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste. Repeat until you notice the overwhelm easing.
- Know when to say no. Pause before committing to a task and notice your capacity. Healthy boundaries support balance and prevent overextension.
- Listen to your body. Notice physical cues of stress, such as tightness, fatigue, or racing thoughts, to understand when it is time to slow down. Prioritize rest, nourishment, and movement each day.
- Stay connected. Mindfully notice who feels safe and grounding, and lean into those relationships for shared care and support.
- Block off self-care time. Schedule it like you would a meeting or a local protest. Use 10 minutes between tasks to stretch or journal, or block off 2 hours of no-screens time before bed.
Know Your Rights
Know your rights if you encounter ICE. These resources are available in English and Spanish.
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- ACLU — Defending civil liberties through litigation, advocacy, and public education.
- Warrants and Subpoenas — What to look out for and how to respond (National Immigration Law Center).
- Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE — National Immigrant Justice Center.
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May Day Strong — May 1
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