Resources for Resistance
Below is a list of resources to resist the encroaching authoritarianism. Most, but not all, are specific to Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Interfaith Action Network
https://www.carolinajewsforjustice.org/interfaith_action_network_next_steps?
It’s important for us now, more than ever, to use our faith to promote social justice. Let’s explore the power of our collective voice and actions. All faith traditions and unaffiliated believers in humanity are welcome!
Indivisible Asheville/WNC
https://indivisibleavl.org/
Indivisible’s three-prong resistance strategy for dealing with our country’s current crisis
• Resisting the current attacks on our rights and government institutions
• Connecting with others and giving back to the community; and
• Rebuilding a strong democracy.
50501
https://www.fiftyfifty.one/
50501 is a grassroots movement, and all local events are organized by independent volunteers. 50501 is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
Carolina Jews for Justice
https://www.carolinajewsforjustice.org/
CJJ is a grassroots network committed to creating a more just, fair, and compassionate North Carolina. We build relationships where people help each other because individuals have a profound responsibility for the well-being of the whole.
Campaign for Southern Equality
https://southernequality.org/
The Campaign for Southern Equality is working to build a South where LGBTQ+ people are equal in every part of life. A South where your zip code doesn’t determine your rights. Where all of us are free to be who we truly are and love who we truly love.
Common Cause NC
https://www.commoncause.org/north-carolina/
With the support of our members across North Carolina, Common Cause wins concrete, pro-democracy reforms that break down barriers to participation, promote accountability, and ensure that each of us has a voice.
5 Calls
https://5calls.org/
Calling your representative to support issues important to you is the best way to make your voice heard. And with the 5 Calls app on your phone, it’s quick and easy!
MoveOn
https://front.moveon.org/?content=mo_nav
MoveOn is where millions mobilize for a better society—one where everyone can thrive. MoveOn members are committed to an inclusive and progressive future. We envision a world marked by equality, sustainability, justice, and love. And we mobilize together to achieve it.
ACLU
https://www.aclu.org/
With immigrant rights, trans justice, reproductive freedom, and more at risk, we’re in courts and communities across the country to protect everyone’s rights — and we need you with us.
Good Trouble WNC
https://redwineblue.controlshift.app/groups/good-trouble-wnc
Our regional group connects women in Buncombe and Henderson Counties of Western North Carolina who want to work with others who share their values to protect democracy. We exist to find higher ground.
NC Poor Peoples Campaign
https://ppc-nc.org/
The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival is uniting people across North Carolina to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation, and the nation’s distorted morality of religious nationalism.
Firestorm Books
https://firestorm.coop/
We are a collectively-owned radical bookstore and community event space in Asheville, North Carolina. Since 2008 we’ve supported grassroots movements in Southern Appalachia while developing a workplace on the basis of cooperation, empowerment and equity.
Racial Equity Institute
https://racialequityinstitute.org
We are an alliance of trainers, organizers, and institutional leaders who work to create racially equitable organizations and systems.
Red Wine & Blue’s Trouble Nation
https://redwine.blue/troublenation/
Now more than ever, grassroots organizing is critical for doing the work our communities will need—community building, resistance, advocacy & accountability, and providing mutual aid & protection.
Ways to Take Action and Be Informed
https://docs.google.com/document/d/11dWNzA-6NlIk1F_oojSOvPWvo2Ecoq35g7dxqsK1GwY/edit?usp=sharing
Excellent list of numerous ways to take action and be informed from Ron Katz’ WNC Social Justice Guide.
