If you’re a US citizen, no matter where in the world, start by making sure you’re registered to vote. Many districts are gerrymandered, so you’ll want to register as the party that’s likely to win congressional and/or state legislative districts where you live, and vote in that party’s primary.
In addition to voting, you’ll want to influence politics beyond that. Your local races are a good place to start; cities and states control local land use and things like building codes.
To affect Congress, you’ll want to pick swing house districts or swing senate seats. Volunteer for a Democrat and donate accordingly.
For President, the reality is that the Biden/Harris administration has done far more than Trump would even consider, starting with the Inflation Reduction Act, for which Harris cast the tiebreaking vote in the Senate, and continuing through numerous executive actions. Getting involved in this race means volunteering, ideally for a climate-focused event like the Tuesday & Thursday phonebanking and if you can, donating to the Harris Victory Fund. If you’re giving really large amounts of money, and the logistics of it work, go to an in-person event and talk to the candidate or other official about climate:
- 10/4 Washington, DC - Dance party for Harris
- 10/5 Old Tappan, NJ - A Reception with Douglas Emhoff and special guests Congressman Josh Gottheimer and Kelli O'Hara
- 10/5 Red Bank, NJ - A Reception with Douglas Emhoff
- 10/5 Cleveland, OH - A Reception with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/5 Cincinnati, OH - A Reception with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/5 Los Angeles, CA - LA County Legislative Delegation in Westchester
- 10/5 Hollywood Hills, CA - Gumbo Soiree featuring special guests Senator Laphonza Butler, Mayor Karen Bass, and Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- 10/6 Boston, MA - A Brunch Reception with Hon. Pete Buttigieg
- 10/6 Brooklyn, NY - A Reception with Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action
- 10/6 Chicago, IL - Lesbians and Friends for Kamala with special guests Hon. Lori Lightfoot and State Rep. Kelly Cassidy
- 10/6 Los Angeles, CA - Black Hollywood & Friends Reception with Maya Harris
- 10/6 La Jolla, CA - An Afternoon Reception with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/6 Montecito, CA - A Reception with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/6 Belmont, MA - A Reception with Hon. Pete Buttigieg with a special performance by Yo-Yo Ma
- 10/6 New York, NY - A Reception in Support of the Harris Victory Fund with Hon. Pete Buttigieg
- 10/8 Hunt's Point, WA - A Breakfast Reception with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/8 Sacramento, CA - An Afternoon with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/8 Reno, NV - An Evening Reception with Governor Tim Walz
- 10/8 Waterville, ME - Waterville for Harris Featuring Messages from Senator George Mitchell & Hon. Justin Alfond
- 10/8 Portsmouth, NH - A Lunch Reception with Sen. Cory Booker
- 10/8 Evanston, IL - A Reception With Mrs. Gwen Walz
- 10/8 Chicago, IL - A Reception with Mrs. Gwen Walz
- 10/9 Washington, DC - A Reception with Former Vice President Al Gore
- 10/9 Washington, DC - A Reception with Senator Mark Warner
- 10/9 Boston, MA - Massachusetts Men of Color for Harris with Tony West
- 10/10 Boston, MA - A Reception with Gov. Josh Shapiro
- 10/10 Newton, MA - A Reception with Gov. Josh Shapiro
- 10/10 New York, NY - Out for Harris New York Dance Party
- 10/13 Palo Alto, CA -Bay Area Women for Harris-Walz: Peninsula Version with Hon. Leon Panetta, Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and State Controller Malia Cohen
Thanks for posting this!
I would add that I believe calling or mailing (like with paper) and even faxing your representatives is something that can make a difference. If you do it, tell your friends and maybe they will too!