Attend a protest.
Political activism is a great way to meet people with similar views and commitments in your area. Plus, there's a serious sense of camaraderie at protests and you’ll have lots of time to talk and get to know fellow protestors while waiting to be bailed out by your kids. In addition, you may finally be able to use some of the signs you proudly if inexplicably saved in the back of the upstairs closet from that 1974 antiwar march.
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