A few things that are accessible within the USA include:

  • Participating in mutual aid programs
  • Campaigning on the local level, including for positions like poll watchers
  • Making your voice heard in community events in general
  • Joining your local DSA, networking
  • SmilingSolaris@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    It’s a small level of harm reduction. It is not a substitute for direct action. But it is necessary if you care about reducing any kind of harm in the world no matter how small.

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      10 months ago

      I object that it is necessary to believe that these actions will lead to harm reduction, although I do agree that these actions are much better classified as harm reduction attempts (whether effective or not) than direct action.

      It’s an egregious category error, especially in a discussion supposedly for leftists.

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          10 months ago

          And I agree with you about the importance of harm reduction. I know we won’t all always agree on the most effective methods, but I can appreciate anyone doing what they personally believe will reduce suffering in the world.