Have you heard the term "flood the zone" to describe the onslaught of Executive Orders being released by the current administration? Brittany Luse of NPRÂ explains the term as a strategy designed to "hit the American people with such an overwhelming barrage of government action that we don't know where to look or what to address first."Â The intended result is for people to feel overwhelmed, disoriented, and ultimately, paralyzed. Many of us have been feeling this way and we are working to put together some gatherings for the near future. In the meantime, we wanted to share resources we've found helpful for navigating this troubling time and to continue the work for social justice.
Resources from Kathy Obear
Our colleague Dr. Kathy Obear is offering over 20 of her self-guided webinars free on her website including, "Leading White Accountability Groups," "Design and Facilitation Skill Building," and "Self-Care Course." You can visit her website to view the offerings.
Dr. Obear is also holding weekly Community Connections throughout February, a free gathering "for authentic connection, dialogue, and engagement for people committed to co-creating greater social and racial justice." Visit our DEIB/Social Justice Calendar for details.
Resources from Western States Center
Western States Center (WSC) is a PNW organization that "works with communities and organizations to build movements, develop leaders, shift culture, and defend democracy." They offer multiple resources to help you take action.
Petition letters you can sign to denounce actions by the current administration.
Download toolkits for action on topics such as "Speaking Out Against Bigoted, Dehumanizing Rhetoric," and "Protecting Pride Organizing Guide."
Dr. J.P. Anderson's Article on Executive Orders
In case you missed it in our last issue, our Racial Equity Specialist, Dr. J.P. Anderson, wrote the article on our blog, "Executive Orders Can Be Scary. Here is What You Should Know."Â This is an insightful guide to executive orders from a law perspective on what they can actually do and what we can do about them.