The Activist and Troublemaker’s Guide to Resolutions

Just issues, news, and other stuff that matters to you [Fusion] January 2, 2017 Now that you’ve recovered from that 2016 hangover, we’d like to welcome you into the new year. (Trump will be president in 18 days, but let’s not talk about that just yet.) It’s a time to refresh our habits, recharge our priorities, and set [SMART goals.] This year, we want to indulge in more pleasure (self-pleasure included), practice radical self care, stand up in effective ways, and make the most of our gadgets. It’s also time to protect those most vulnerable among us and dismiss divisive, outdated ways of thinking. If you want to join us, let today’s articles light your way. —[Anne Branigin] IF YOUR RESOLUTION IS... TO TAKE IT TO THE STREETS ✊ This is what it will be like [to protest in the (all too) near future] where state surveillance is the norm. TO PLEASE YOURSELF 🙆 While the female orgasm remains mysterious (to science, at least), one recent study reveals [the simple, thrilling reason why women climax]. TO END POLICE BRUTALITY 🔫 Police violence targets black Americans at a disproportionate rate, but this is especially true of disabled individuals—and [we need to start talking about it]. TO EMBRACE THE FUTURE 🤖 Amid the drama of 2016, some startling—and pretty wonderful—medical and scientific advances were made. Here’s a sneak peek at [what’s on the horizon]. TO SPEAK WITH PURPOSE ✍️ Language has the power to inform and protect. But as Fusion’s Daniel King writes, it can also “deceive and dehumanize.” Which is [why Fusion doesn’t use “blacks” or “whites” to refer to people]. THE READ [12 Activists, Artists, Writers, Thinkers, and Troublemakers on Their 2017 Political Resolutions] by Katie McDonough New year. New president. New struggle. (And the same old struggle.) 2016 has been a frightening year, but political paralysis in the face of the coming administration isn’t an option. As a way to push through the dread, we reached out to writers, activists, thinkers, artists, and general shit-stirrers to ask them for their 2017 political resolutions, in their own words. They told us what it means to make a path forward when it can feel like the ground is dropping out from beneath your feet. [Read more]. LET’S TALK ABOUT FILLING YOUR CUP Topping many resolution lists this year is practicing self care—an important act for [feminists], and, really, anybody looking to do their best work. For some people, this means finally booking that doctor’s appointment or personal trainer. Maybe it means dimming the noise and giving social media a rest for a week or two. For others, it’s eating a [mac ‘n’ cheese burger] while listening to Rihanna. Whatever flavor your self-preservation requires, indulge it—2017 won’t be for the faint of heart. The Latest [Please explain to me what Donald Trump means when he talks about the 'age of computer'] [Read More] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Ariana Grande takes down male fan's objectifying comments: 'I am not a piece of meat'] [Read More] [Facebook] [Twitter] [Vine] [Instagram] [Youtube] Remember, you can always [click here to unsubscribe] and never see another one of these emails until the apocalypse (at which time it'll be nothing but emails).[Unsubscribe] This email was sent to {EMAIL} Fusion · 419 Lafayette St · New York, NY 10003 · USA