What Now?
Simple next steps for easing into 2025
Happy New Year! We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us this year, but we don’t have to do it all at once. So we’ve put together some steps to ease back into taking political action in 2025.
Self Care:
Do something physical
Express your creativity and make something
Take a news break and stop doom-scrolling
Start re-enjoying the things you love
Easy First Steps Back:
Listen to The Suburban Women Problem (SWP) and other favorite podcasts
Check out some of our favorites on Substack like Heather Cox Richardson, Jess Craven, Connie Schultz, etc.
Share our Substack with your friends
Sign up for our Easy A Blog for ways to make a difference in just one easy action per week
Dial back into news sources and follow us on social media at @RedWineBlueUSA
Look up who your US Senators and US Representatives are - we’ll have ways for you to contact them this year
Start Taking Action:
Join the RWB Hype Squad, a community of digital volunteers who can use use customizable social media posts to spread the word about Project 2025, economic policies, voting, and more. We give you everything you need, all you have to do is choose your platform (we’ve got them all, from Facebook to X to TikTok) and go!
Attend RWB events and trainings
Donate to groups who support others in need or issues you care about
Make your voice heard by contacting your elected officials
Meet the needs of your community. Join local political group meetings
Use your voice. If you see something, say something - do not give in to bullies, use whatever privilege you may have to stand up for those who are marginalized
Fight Back:
Join a TroubleNation group near you or start one (RWB’s nationwide network of local groups!)
Volunteer with other local groups that support others in need
Consider running for office; attend campaign management/candidate trainings
Attend a local Day of Action in your community
Remember: Political change doesn’t happen overnight, and it’s never one person’s job. We’re all in this together, doing what we can. The road ahead will have some wins, but also setbacks. It’s important to pace ourselves and keep going! And remember - we’ve got this, because we’ve got each other!
Ha. I am not a suburban woman , never. I did raise two children who are engaged, thoughtful adults. I have had the opportunity to lead global teams. I have been ‘ the first’ girl/ woman student body president in high school and then was a leader in college when women were first allowed to join.
Please, challenge the idea, concept , thought of the ‘suburban woman’. What does this mean? It is a description that inhibits women.
Be the change one seeks. Do, lead, challenge. Educate oneself.
I have and remain that person even though it frightened my mother. My father was not. He encouraged me because he was raised by a very bright thoughtful mother who took care of all.