Cultivate engagement. Make yourself heard, because not everyone can. If you can safely, then:
- Know who your representatives are. Look at their voting record, don’t just believe what they say.
- Write or call your local and state representatives about the issues (or whoever is in a similar position if you are outside of the US).
- Register and vote in ALL of the eligible elections. (Here’s a guide for registering in the US).
- Know your voting rights, especially as a student.
- Make sure others know their voting rights and encourage them to vote.
- Consider volunteering for a candidate’s campaign or donating to a voting rights organization.
- Consider running for election in the future, the world needs educated representatives.