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 and donate accordingly.
For President, the reality is that Biden has done far more than Trump would even consider, starting with the Inflation Reduction Act, and continuing through numerous executive actions. Getting involved in this race means volunteering, and if you can, donating to the Biden 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:
- 7/17 A Virtual Conversation with the Cast and Creative Team of Tony Award-Winning Musical Suffs: Shaina Taub, Nikki M. James, and Leigh Silverman
- 7/18 A Virtual Conversation with Robert Hubbell and DNC Treasurer Virginia McGregor
- 7/20 Provincetown, MA - A Reception with Vice President Kamala Harris
- 7/20 Provincetown, MA - A Reception with Pete Buttigieg and Chasten Buttigieg
- 7/24 Washington, DC - A Reception with Victoria Nuland, Hon. Masha Yovanovitch, and Hon. Tom Malinowski
- 7/26 Laguna Beach, CA - A Reception with President Joe Biden
- 7/26 Piedmont, CA - A Reception with President Joe Biden
- 7/27 Denver, CO - A Reception with President Joe Biden with Special Guest Governor Jared Polis
- 7/29 Potomac, MD - A Dinner with Senator Cory Booker and Rufus Gifford, Biden-Harris 2024 Finance Chair
- 7/29 Vineyard Haven, MA - A Reception with Jill Biden
- 7/31 Yarmouth, ME A Reception with Jill Biden
- 8/13 Edgartown, MA A Martha’s Vineyard Reception with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock and Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester