JOIN THE JOY RESISTANCE SOCIAL CLUB

The Joy Resistance Social Club is the membership home of Joy Resistance Network — a place for people who want to stay curious, stay engaged, and support a more joyful kind of activism.

Across our three membership tiers, you’ll get access to perks like the Learning Lab, our monthly newsletter, free and discounted merch, event discounts, and other perks designed to make learning and loving your community a little more fun. More than anything, your membership helps us keep building resources, gatherings, and creative tools for people who care deeply about making the world a better place, and don’t want to burn out doing it.

Join the Joy Resistance Social Club, support the work, and help us prove that resistance can be thoughtful, sustainable, and seriously joyful.

JOIN THE SOCIAL CLUB FOR SPECIAL PERKS

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JOIN THE SOCIAL CLUB FOR SPECIAL PERKS ✦

Trial Member
$25.00
Every 3 months

As a member, you gain access to a wealth of resources and exclusive content tailored to your interests.

✓ Shirt + sticker
✓ Monthly newsletter
✓ Access to the Learning Lab
Founding Club Member
$40.00
Every 3 months

Unlock a higher level of access by upgrading to our Founding Club Member tier. Enjoy all the perks of a Trial Member, plus exclusive discounts.

✓ All Trial Member perks
✓ Joy Partner Packet
✓ 50% any event tickets, 20% off merch
Club Sponsor
$60.00
Every 3 months

Our highest tier membership that unlocks all the benefits of Trial Member + Founding Club Member tiers, but with the steepest discounts available, plus VIP seats at all events.

✓ All Trial Member + Founding Club Member perks
✓ 1 FREE piece of merch each season
✓ 50% off event tickets, VIP seat, 50% off merch

THE JOY PACKET INCLUDES PERKS FROM THE PARTNERS BELOW AND MORE:

THE LEARNING LAB

Learn the history, understand the moment, and find your place in the movement.

The Learning Lab is your resource hub for understanding the stories behind the issues we face today — and why showing up still matters.

Created by Hayley, a history educator, lifelong history buff, and Master of Global Policy, the Learning Lab brings together thoughtful, accessible resources for anyone who wants to better understand the causes they care about. From historical context and issue explainers to curated readings, learning guides, and deeper dives, it’s designed to help members connect the dots between past and present — without the overwhelm.

Because activism becomes more powerful when we understand what came before us, how systems were built, and where our collective action can go next. See examples of current assignments below. 👇

Course 01

what will your student learn in school?

Explore Texas’ proposed Social Studies TEKS. Review the 2026 SBOE proposed Social Studies curriculum, and share your thoughts, concerns or questions about the suggested edits. Use the Table of Contents to explore particular grade levels or subject matters.

Course 02

the long fight for equality

Amend 6-part docuseries. Learn about the 14th Amendment and its legacy for expanding human rights. 

Course 03

are we there yet? on tyranny: according to tim snyder

Read Timothy Snyer’s On Tyranny, and explore the various ways we can and must resist tyrannical regimes. Compare historical similarities, identify nuanced differences, and reflect on your everyday power to resist joyfully.

Course 04

gay, drag, drunk history: learning lab

Dive deeper into the stories shared in Gay, Drag, Drunk History. Explore the primary sources and historical research used to create our materials. 

From Our Members

“I’ve never been a part of something that made learning and activism so enjoyable. It’s hard work, yes, but the balance between hard work and fun that the social club provides is wonderful. so glad to be a part of it!”

- NORA L.

Your Questions, Answered

  • All memberships include a monthly newsletter and access to the School of Joy Resistance: a digital, flexible, social learning platform. Newsletters include invitations to upcoming events, and ICYMI updates from the Learning Lab. Club membership perks vary by tier. Your support allows us to expand our support for joyful resistance in Austin and across the country. 

  • You should join the Joy Resistance Social club if you:

    • Consider yourself, or want to be, a good person

    • Who cares about good causes, and

    • Has a genuinely good time making a difference

    • Are looking for a community of people described above

  • The Joy Resistance Social Club is a cause-based social club — rooted in a desire to make a difference, and the knowledge that this cannot be done alone. Our events range in scope and purpose, but are always purpose-centered. We integrate education, learning, collaboration, laughter and action into everything we do.