Now that Barack Obama is no longer Commander in Chief, Americans are overwhelmed by Trump's administration. Over the next four years, it's Americans' job to not let Donald Trump divide our country. Here are six ways to survive the new administration:
1. Educate yourself on the issues
The website https://www.isidewith.com/ quiz helps narrow down which political party affiliation you have based on issues that matter to you.
2. Know who your representatives are
From state to federal government representatives senators, They're our voices.
Important representatives to know
Elizabeth Warren- senator from Massachusetts advocates for higher education
Mitch McConnell - majority leader of the senate
Nancy Pelosi - minority leader of the house
Chuck Schumer - minority leader of the senate
Kevin Mccarthy -majority leader of the house
John Lewis - congressman of Georgia civil rights activist, lead the democratic sit in last summer.
Paul Ryan - speaker of the house.
3. Serve your community
Whether it is paying for someone's groceries or volunteering your time at a homeless shelter one small act of kindness makes a difference in the world.
4. Vote
As Barack Obama said Don't Boo Vote.
Our vote matters. It elects your president, vice president, senator, congressman or woman and state legislators.
To keep in mind there is the midterm election 2018 to reverse which party is the majority in house and senate.
5. Go to Town Hall Meetings
They're open to the public and you get a sense of what is happening your neighborhood.
6. Watch CSPAN.
CSPAN has full access to senate and house sessions, white house briefings. Viewers are informed on the legislation being presented. The cameras are only on if house and senate are in session. This network played a key role in democratic sit in because they broadcasted representative facebook live and periscope live streams.
