You marched. You raised your concerns so anyone might hear. You created some unification...Solidarity
Now what?
How about taking action that goes beyond vocalizing what you don't like. How about actions toward creating the world that you want, not fighting against what you don't want. It's simple: Learn from the 1% that seems to control everything the government does. Learn from the super rich. Money talks!
We have the power. We are the 99%
They are only 1% so each of them has to spend more money than each of us will need to spend to influence government. Let's face it, simply voting won't get you the influence you want. It's an ugly reality However it is reality and it is not as hard or painful as one might think. As Dwight Eisenhower said in his farewell address we are entering an era requiring an informed and engaged citizenry . Become an Actionist not just an activist.
Capitalize (fund) those in the trenches fighting for you!
YES! There are people in Washington and state capitals fighting for your interests. (See examples below). Like the lobbiests for the bad guys. There are lobbiest for us. They just need funding like the bad guys. Remember we have them outnumbered. Donations of $10 can multiply into over $400bil if 2/3rds of us pitch in. Even those too young to vote but with paper route money can donate.
Get engaged. Be a world creator, not just an issues warrior!
Here is a list of lobbying groups for some of more prominent tissues in the news This list is based on my research for organizations with the strongest lobby in Washington DC. There are others:
- Abortion rights
- Gun Control
- The Environment
- Black Lives Matter
- NAACP
- Get involved with your local community police organization
- Health Care
- At this juncture the best would be to call your Congressional Representative quickly and oftten (unlike a petition there is no limits on the number of times you can call your representative). Tell them you don't want the ACA repealed
- Immigration
As I said if there are other organizations, these are just the ones my research showed have shown strong lobby presence. If I am missing any: GOOGLE IT. Surely you can be that engaged! Remember:
The best defense (Resistance) is a good offense (Proactive creation)
Be a part off creating the world you want