For those of us who are feeling powerless to get the Federal Government to act in our best interests (...um, that would be everyone), despite overwhelming support for things like gun control, expanded voting rights, LGBQ rights, etc., there may be an answer.
Someone on the Authors Guild Message Board recommended this 12 minute you tube video with Jennifer Lawerence that describes how grass roots activity at the local level can lead to change at the Federal level.
I strongly recommend you watch, and then go to the website: represent.us to learn more about what she has to say.
Just copy and paste this link into your web browser:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfQij4aQq1k