You don’t have to march to make change. Most progress comes from small, consistent, boring-but-brave actions. Do one today, then set a reminder to do another next week.
1) Thank your library
Why: Morale matters during book challenges.
Do it now: Email: “Hi [Branch], thanks for your Banned Books Week display. It matters. [Name]”
2) Place one hold on a challenged title
Why: Circulation data protects access.
Do it now: Request a frequently challenged book from your library app.
3) Ask for your district’s materials-review policy
Why: Transparent policy prevents bans.
Script: “Hi, could you share our written policy for challenged books and how families can appeal? Thank you.”
4) Add the next city council meeting to your calendar
Why: Showing up (or emailing) beats ranting online.
Do it now: Add the date + a reminder the day before.
5) Make one respectful public comment online
Why: Healthy discourse nudges norms.
Template: “Adding context: [fact/source]. Here’s why it matters locally: [one sentence].”
6) Call once about one issue
Why: Phones still count.
30-sec script: “Hi, I’m a constituent in ZIP [____]. Please support [issue] because [one sentence]. Thanks.”
7) Switch one recurring buy to a better vendor
Why: Recurring dollars = recurring impact.
Do it now: Coffee, soap, or paper goods from a local/ethical shop.
8) Plan one low-carbon errand
Why: Tiny habits stack up.
Do it now: Walk, bike, or take transit for a single trip this week.
9) Turn on two-factor authentication
Why: Most breaches are preventable.
Do it now: IG, Gmail, and more. pick one and enable 2FA.
10) Share a school-board comment script
Why: Scripts lower the barrier to speak.
Copy/paste:
“Good evening. I’m [Name], a [parent/resident]. Please uphold our written review policy and keep diverse books available. Families should choose for their own child—not for everyone. Thank you.”
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