Finding my Way into Resistance

Abstract

The essay presents satiric accounts of the author’s encounters with Trump signage. It shows how political T-shirts, yard signs, and hats can become emotional triggers, often resulting problematic discourse. As a corrective, it calls upon several scholars who offer more productive ways of conversing with those who hold oppositional views. The essay then raises the question of whether the recommended strategies are effective with those who do not act in good faith. The essay ends with a postscript written 2 weeks after the 2020 election.