We have this huge campus next door to the Statehouse. Why aren't eager students flooding the steps to make their opinions heard. We all have specialties. Inform your politicians about what you believe is important for our state.
I've taken an interest in reforming state policies that have an impact on sexual health statistics in the state. I see that the state spends $180 million a year on unintended pregnancies. South Carolina is also an "HIV Hot Spot." I inform legislators that investing in prevention programs results in saving 17 times what they invest. Currently, South Carolina allows schools to teach unscientifically founded information with regards to sex education and to give false information about contraceptives. I advocate for reforming the education system to teach scientifically based facts, educate about contraceptives, and to inform students about how to obtain contraceptives. I follow an organization that organizes the public interests. I get an email from TellThemSC.org, a nonprofit/nonpartisan organization, once a month that keeps me up to date with changing legislation.
I challenge you to become specialized in one aspect of your committee's policies. Do something and get someone to help you out.