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
      • JCPhoenix@beehaw.orgEnglish
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        4 months ago

        Time to push up my glasses and say “well akshually…”

        I think they’re saying that because Direct Action has a particular definition.

        Direct action may include activities, often nonviolent but possibly violent, targeting people, groups, institutions, actions, or property that its participants deem objectionable. Nonviolent direct action may include civil disobedience, sit-ins, strikes, and counter-economics. Violent direct action may include political violence, assault, arson, sabotage, and property destruction.

        So on one hand, they’re right. Direct Action is not done at the ballot box. It’s done in the streets.

        But on the other…it doesn’t matter. Just like most “well akshaully” statements!

        Because people should do everything you’ve laid out, regardless. And don’t forget to vote!

      • Leate_Wonceslace@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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        4 months ago

        While I think it’s important to vote, the user you are replying to is mostly correct. It’s just important to understand that “direct action” isn’t the only viable domain of activism or civil engagement.

    • SmilingSolaris@lemmy.world
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      4 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.