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Life in Activism: Three Practical New Year’s Resolutions About Politics That Will Actually Make You Feel Better

No self-delusion required

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Chris Bowers
Dec 30, 2025
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New Year’s is almost upon us, and with it for many people comes the time for making New Year’s resolutions.

If you are looking for resolutions that will help you feel and live better next year, please take a few minutes to consider three ideas I have that I believe will help any political activist or concerned citizen have a more fulfilling and enjoyable 2026 without disengaging from politics or engaging in self-delusion. These resolutions are:

  • Stop using insults—against everyone

  • Stop getting mugged by the news

  • Do the reading

Below for paid subscribers are details about why I think you should adopt—and how you can adopt—these three resolutions.

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