“I realized that this was the big secret of democracy – that change can occur by starting off with just a few people doing something.” – Michael Francis Moore
“Two cheers for Democracy: one because it admits variety and two because it permits criticism.” – E. M. Forster
“Democracy is not something you believe in or a place to hang your hat. But it's something you do. You participate. If you stop doing it, democracy crumbles.” – Abbie Hoffman
“Elections belong to the people. It's their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.” – Abraham Lincoln
“Activism begins with you, democracy begins with you, get out there, get active! Tag, you're it.” – Thom Hartmann
“There may be no candidates you want to vote for, but in case of doubt, vote against. By this rule you will rarely go wrong.” – Robert A. Heinlein
“Every election is determined by the people who show up.” – Larry J. Sabato
“Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world would do this, it would change the earth.” – William Faulkner