Staying informed about local, statewide and national issues (beyond headlines)
Voting and encouraging others to vote
Engaging locally: city council meetings, school boards, neighborhood associations, community events
Volunteering or organizing for causes that protect people, rights, or resources
Holding leaders accountable—respectfully but firmly
Building community: mutual aid, checking on neighbors, creating spaces for dialogue
Protecting shared resources like public land, libraries, schools, and democratic institutions
