We’ve compiled this list to help you take action. Pick one action, pick a few actions, or work through the whole list. You can take these actions individually; gather your friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers to act together; or join an existent community organization/group.
To continue building community and advancing democracy:
- Host a Dinner for Democracy or Coffee for Change
- Learn more about Democracy Forward and our work by subscribing to our newsletter, donating to our work, purchasing our merchandise, and/or following us on social media (@DemocracyForward)
- Ensure you are registered to vote and/or help someone register to vote
- Add all upcoming local election dates to your calendars
- Vote in every election
- Become a poll worker
- Learn the names of your local, state, and federal elected leaders and representatives
- Hold unengaged elected leaders accountable by hosting an empty-chair town hall
- Write a letter to the editor or op-ed and submit it to your local paper
- Attend local rallies and protests
- Attend local public meetings and community forums
- Meet with your city council and school board members
- Apply to serve on a local commission
- Thank local elected officials and civil servants
- Donate money to an organization, project, or campaign in your local community
- Volunteer for an organization, project, or campaign in your local community
- Host a fundraiser for an organization, project, or campaign in your local community
- Seek out, read, and support credible sources of information
- Complete a digital and information wellness inventory
- Join your neighborhood association
