> that means more than just vote

Voting would at least be a start, at least for local stuff. My local elections this year had a 26% turnout, and most of the ballot items went the way that I didn't want them to go. I'm certain mine is the _true_ majority view, but when most of that majority don't bother to even vote, it's tough to make that a reality. The left has a larger portion of their base that consistently vote, and it shows.