What can you do?
Contact Your Local Politicians
Contact Your Local Politicians
Contact Your Local Politicians
Contact your local politicians to let them know how you feel about upcoming votes and issues.
We know that this can be scary but there are resources to help you out!
SAMPLE CALLING SCRIPT
Here's an effective script you can use when calling your representative.
Introduction:
"Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I am a constituent from [Your City or District]."
State the Purpose:
"I am calling today to express my concern about [specific issue]. This issue is very important to me because [briefly explain why it matters to you personally]."
Make Your Request:
"I urge Representative [Representative's Last Name] to [specific action you want them to take, e.g., support/oppose a bill, take a stand on an issue, etc.]."
Personal Touch:
"As a constituent, I believe that [briefly state your values or how the issue impacts your community]. I hope Representative [Representative's Last Name] will consider my perspective when making decisions."
Closing:
"Thank you for your time and for listening to my concerns. I appreciate the hard work you do for our community. Have a great day!"
Boycott
Contact Your Local Politicians
Contact Your Local Politicians
Boycott businesses that support Trump, Musk, or any MAGA objectives.
- Target - rolled back DEI initiatives
- JPMorgan Chase - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Morgan Stanley - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Citigroup - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Goldman Sachs - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Disney - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Deloitte - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Google - rolled back DEI initiatives, also removed any non-white, non-cis holidays from their default calendar
- Pepsi - rolled back DEI initiatives
- GE - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Paypal - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Chipotle - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Comcast - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Accenture - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Amtrak- rolled back DEI initiatives
- Amazon - rolled back DEI initiatives
- FBI - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Meta - rolled back DEI initiatives
- McDonald's - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Walmart - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Boeing - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Molson Coors - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Lowe's - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Ford Motor Company - rolled back DEI initiatives
- Harley-Davidson - rolled back DEI initiatives
- John Deere - rolled back DEI initiatives
- PBS also rolled back DEI initiatives (however, they are funded by the government, so unsure how much control they had over that.)
- AirBnb - The Co-founder is on Musk's DOGE team
Companies like Costco, Delta Airlines, Apple, Cisco, and Deutsche Bank remain committed to their DEI programs.
Source: Forbes Magazine, 2/17/25
Help Your Community
Contact Your Local Politicians
Help Your Community
Get involved in your community.
We stand strong together.
Join a group, volunteer, whatever you can do to help and to make bonds in these difficult times.
Volunteer Match is a great site to search for opportunities in your community to volunteer.
Keep Informed
Support Women-Owned Businesses
Help Your Community
Stay on top of news and events.
This will mean looking for news resources outside of the major news networks to really know what is going on.
Stay informed, but don't let yourself get overwhelmed.
You can check out some sources here.
Resist and Speak Up
Support Women-Owned Businesses
Support Women-Owned Businesses
We all need to resist and speak up, however we can.
We know that this may mean different things for different people. Do whatever you can.
Support Women-Owned Businesses
Support Women-Owned Businesses
Support Women-Owned Businesses
Support businesses owned by women.
Below is a link to the We Are Women Owned Small Business Director, a curated online directory.
WAWO features product & service-based businesses non-profits. Each purpose-driven organization in their directory has at least one female-identifying founder or owner.
You can search for businesses in your area, as well as by Category.
Be Strong
Take Care of Yourself
Take Care of Yourself
Now would be a great time to take a self-defense class or do something else to help you feel better about being strong in these tough times.
Take Care of Yourself
Take Care of Yourself
Take Care of Yourself
Take care of your own mental and physical health.
This might mean stepping away from the news for a bit just to recharge and take a mental break from everything that's going on.
Behaviors to Avoid
Take Care of Yourself
Relationship Pitfalls to Avoid
There are many behaviors that have become ingrained in women, that we need to stop doing.
- Stop Apologizing - Stop apologizing for things that aren't your fault or for simply expressing your opinions. For example, rather than saying “I’m sorry I’m late”, say "thank you for your patience, or say "I need a moment of your time" instead of "I'm sorry to bother you".
- Stop Seeking External Validation: Be proud of your own accomplishments, don't base your self-worth on the opinions or approval of others.
- Stop Comparing Yourself to Others: Stop measuring yourself against anyone else’s achievements or appearances.
- Don’t Harbor Regrets or Guilt: Don't let any past mistakes or experiences hold you back from moving forward.
- Feel Free to Say No: Women often feel guilty for saying no, but never feel bad for saying no to any request that makes you uncomfortable or asks too much from you. And remember that no is a complete sentence.
Relationship Pitfalls to Avoid
Relationship Pitfalls to Avoid
Relationship Pitfalls to Avoid
- Don’t Settle for Less: Don’t ever stay in a relationship where your needs aren't met, you're not valued and respected, or you’re the only one putting effort into the relationship.
- Don’t Try to Change a Partner: Don’t be with a partner if you feel that you need to change them or their core values.
- Never Tolerate Disrespectful or Abusive Behavior: You should never tolerate or justify emotional, verbal, or physical abuse in any relationship. It is never justified and should never be excused.
- Never Compromise Your Values or Identity: Never change who you are for someone else to the point of sacrificing your core beliefs or losing yourself in a relationship.