Reply #96: I suggest that we need not accept negativism, but can

[MineralMan]

apply activism, instead, to elect more progressive candidates to office. It's an individual decision, and activism is done one person at a time. Personally, in election years, the activism I want to encourage is personal advocacy for Democratic candidates, through actively working to help them get elected. It's easy, simple, and can be done, using as much or as little of your time that you can spare.

It starts by contacting the campaign office of the Democratic candidates in your own districts, whether state or federal, and asking what you can do to help them get elected. I can promise you that they will offer a number of ways you can help. Then, choose the method you're most comfortable with and the the best skills to do, and do it. That is the very definition of grassroots activism.