It is disheartening to see such a low approval rating from a country who has a future with such potential. No matter what side of the line you stand on, a country of support with kind intentions will accomplish more than a country divided. I don’t see pig and hair jokes making a difference in our economy, tax prices or foreign diplomacy. Here are a few ways to ACTUALLY make change in your situation found at the tips of your fingers with a simple google search!
Register to act on behalf of a political party.
Here’s a starting place for Republicans. Here’s one for Democrats. Keep in mind your party has a state chapter, too. Not feeling the bipartisan vibe? Here’s a full list of established political parties, along with their missions and contact information.
Join a campaign
If you find a local politician who represents the change you want to see in your community, contact their office to figure out how you can get involved in the campaign! Maybe they’ll have you stuff mailers or put up signs or some other boring task, but the boring tasks is what actually gets stuff done.
Attend or organize rallies and events
Just make sure you’re safe and lawful. Alternately, there are always political talks and events going on, probably in your area. Look them up here.
Read up on American history and civics
USA.gov is your best friend. There’s history and civics there, but it’s just the beginning. Here’s a link to the National Constitution Center where you can read a word-for-word breakdown of the document. Here’s a link to the American History section of the Library of Congress. Go crazy.
Volunteer at a place that benefits your community
Ideally, you can align your volunteer work with your most important causes. Volunteer at church, at the local VA hospital, at a homeless shelter or at a school. The possibilities are endless, but this website is a good place to start.
Willingham, AJ. “25 Ways to Be Politically Active (Whether You Lean Left or Right).” CNN, Cable News Network, 23 Jan. 2017, www.cnn.com/2016/11/15/politics/ways-to-be-more-politically-active-trnd/index.html.