Voting is really the absolute minimum you could do to effect political change. You can magnify your influence by not just voting but also volunteering for and

Voting is really the absolute minimum you could do to effect political change. You can magnify your influence by not just voting but also volunteering for and donating to political organizations, getting involved in local politics (such as running for office yourself or sitting on local boards), becoming and organizer yourself, and educating yourself and others on the issues, organizations, techniques, history, and people involved in politics.