Athletes are Advocates to Speak Out Against Fascism in the USA: Tips for Speaking Up Even When It's Scary

The courage you use in your outdoor adventures is the same courage you can use to resist fascism.This is an unpolished but urgent bonus episode, in light of recent events in Minnesota and within the USA government.Athlete Colleen MacDonald joins Angie Lake to talk about why athletes and outdoor enthusiasts need to be using their voices right now to counter fascism and discrimination in the United States.If you've ever thought "I'm just an athlete" or "why does my voice matter?", this episode is for you, and we hope you share it with your network as an important conversation starter.We talk about:Why outdoor athletes are uniquely positioned to advocate for justiceThe parallels between athletic discomfort and advocacy discomfortHow to use your voice even when you don't have all the answersWhy brands and sponsored athletes staying silent is so damagingThe importance of small businesses taking stands over corporate PR statementsPractical ways to take action: calling senators, donating, storytellingHow to show up imperfectly and keep goingWhy everything, including your sport, is politicalPlease share this conversation with your peers, friends, and fellow athletes.Resources mentioned:☎️ 5 Calls - links + scripts for calling your elected officials: ⁠https://5calls.org⁠ Find Your Senators:  https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htmFind Your Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativeChop Wood, Carry Water: Substack of updates and small daily actions (+ scripts) for standing up for democracy : https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substack.comImmigrant defense project: news, printable cards, resources to help you be a good community member and help your neighbors : https://www.immigrantdefenseproject.orgImmigrant legal resource center: education, training and resources for community: https://www.ilrc.org  ICE Rapid Response: local numbers, connect with a rapid response team in your area  https://icerr.com⁠➡️ The Cairn Project on IG⁠ @thecairnproject⁠✨ The Cairn Project's newsletter⁠See Her Outside episode with Alex GarciaLike this episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on your podcast app!Make sure you subscribe to the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠See Her Outside Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you don’t miss a story!Brought to you by the Alliance for Gender Equity in Outdoor Adventure (GEA Alliance).Hosted by Angie Lake and edited by Alyson Castonguay.