Silver Resistance is a powerful grassroots movement uniting seniors, elders, and their allies to stand together in defense of our shared values through peaceful activism and unwavering advocacy. We actively speak out against leadership that undermines humanity, decency, and equal rights. Together, our voices are impossible to ignore.

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EVERY ACT OF RESISTANCE MATTERS – Everyone can do something

Successful resistance comes from persistence. Here are some ways seniors can act. Remember to enlist allies to help.

USE SUPPORTIVE SYMBOLS – Keep the movement visible and inspire others to join.

• Make visible a battery-operated candle in your window at night.
• Display symbols of unity using an upside-down American Flag (a symbol of distress), or
• “8647″ (which means “get rid of president #47″) or the Silver Resistance logo. Create/buy buttons to wear on clothing, display in your car windows, or show in other places.

VOTE WITH YOUR DOLLARS – Conscious spending creates systemic change.

It works! Boycotts pressure businesses to change policies and practices.

• Avoid/discontinue: Walmart, Amazon/Whole Foods, Target, Hobby Lobby, Chick-fil-A, Dollar General, Uber, Airbnb.
• Support businesses that align with the values of equity and justice: Costco, Dollar Tree, Kroger (Smith’s Grocery), Walgreens, Rite Aid, Albertsons, TJ Maxx, Delta airlines, Home Depot,
• Dick’s Sporting Goods. Also frequent minority- women- diversity- owned, local, and small businesses when possible.

Visit Grab Your Wallet for more businesses to boycott:

PHONE CALLS – Constituent phone calls are tallied right away.

• Focus on issues like Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, inflation, deportations, etc.
• Call the US Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 (available 24/7) to get connected to your representatives. OR find specific local contact details at www.usa.gov/elected-officials.
• An amazing tool to use to get in touch with your representatives is 5 Calls. You can download the app on your phone or visit the website at www.5calls.org. The app takes you directly to your reps’ numbers and even provides scripts for you to use, provides suggested issues, talking points, and phone numbers to help resisters make 5 calls a day, a week, or any time.

LETTERS/POSTCARDS – A massive volume of mail demonstrates widespread concern.

Express your concerns via letters or postcards. OR write letters to the editor of local papers.

• White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20500
• Supreme Court, 1 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20543
• DOGE, 1650 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20504
• Dept. Of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane SW, Washington, DC 20528
• Congress members’ addresses are at www.usa.gov/elected-officials.

DONATE FOR LEGAL DEFENSE – Support teams fighting for rights in court.

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU): Defends constitutional rights. (888) 567-ACLU (2258). Even sending $10 helps the cause.
• Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW): Investigates and litigates against unethical practices in government. (202) 408-5565.
• Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights: Leads coalitions to defend civil rights and counter attacks on nonprofits and advocacy groups.(202) 466-3311.
• Resistance organizations include www.fiftyfifty.one, and Indivisible.org. There are many others.

ENGAGE OTHERS IN YOUR SENIOR RESIDENCE – Build a community for mutual aid.

• Seek allies to help with technology/visiting websites, transportation, or other efforts.
• Form small groups to brainstorm and coordinate ongoing resistance efforts.
• Organize watch parties for documentaries or news segments on important issues.
• Invite speakers for a local town hall.
• Organize letter-writing campaigns: gather others and provide materials and scripts.
• Coordinate group advocacy calls: provide scripts and phone numbers.
• Support causes by organizing drives for local food banks, libraries, and community organizations.
• Defend the truth in conversations. Stay visible. Ask local media to cover resistance efforts.
• Participate in BraverAngels.org discussions to help bridge the partisan divide.
• Help residents check their voter registration status and assist with mail-in ballots.

RALLY/PROTEST – Visit the following links to find Events Near You

• Not all protests need marching. Just being present peacefully with signs shows solidarity. Note that other people are very inspired by seeing seniors out in the street, sitting in wheelchairs or walkers, holding signs.
• Attend large protests if possible, supported by allies if needed. Or act in other meaningful ways on large protest days by calling or writing letters, or making signs to be given away.
• Smaller, weekly, local protests may be easier to attend, for parking, etc.
• Organizing a small group of seniors to sit outside with signs on a busy intersection at any time can keep the movement visible and help it grow.

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