mizblueprint, 
Have you voted, or will you vote in your local elections and primaries? Vote in every election. That is how you keep a democracy.
Speak at a public meeting. Serve on a local board or commission. Be a precinct leader for your preferred party or candidate.
Study your city, county, and state budgets. Government (and the people) speak through their spending plan. Speak up on budget matters.
Run for something.
