List of ways you can be involved in politics and government, without voting.

[Jkid]

The last presidential election proved to me one thing. Even if you elect someone that best represents you even if they do not fit your political ideology, it may change nothing. And he or see may be just another politician.

Suggest ideas of what can you do to be involved in government.

Without voting.

[virgogal]

1. Where's the list?

[CJCRANE]

2. List of ideas

This text has nothing to do with the subject header.

[Juche]

3. A variety of things

Keep in mind you're just one person though.

But you can donate money to organizations that support your agenda. You can possibly get involved in activism (community organizing, union organizing, etc). You can run for local office. You can write letters to the editor. Correct misinformation in informal conversations. Volunteer for politicians and movements you support.

I once read that for every 100 phone calls that are made to remind people to vote, about 4-5 result in the person being called actually going out to vote when they wouldn't have before. However another 4-5 people who are in the households of the 100 calls you make will also vote due to a spillover effect. So even though its not a big difference, making 100 calls in 2 days can lead to 9-10 more votes. I know you're asking for stuff outside of voting, but it shows that minor things do make a difference.

[NYC_SKP]

4. A Better Subject Line: "Please Help Me Create a List of ways you can be involved in politics and..."

My contribution: Attend City, County, all Public Meetings and voice your opinions and concerns.

[Iggo]

5. I'd settle for "in addition to voting." (n/t)

[Historic NY]

6. Exactly,you can't complain if your don't vote especially if you eligible to...

that has been my mantra since I was 18 and given the vote....I never miss a chance to exercise my right.

[Iggo]

7. My mom put it succinctly:

"If you don't vote, you can't bitch."

I like her.

[Jkid]

8. And if you vote and your politicans conviently forget about their promises.

Then you bitch.

[Historic NY]

9. Damn straight..I'm not above leaving annoying comments to them.