 2024 will be a terrifyingly high-stakes ride for America. In a matter of months, we'll re-elect either Joe Biden or Donald Trump. And the polls are too close for comfort. So what can you do between now and the election to help save American democracy? Well, number one, don't waste your time on people whose minds are made up. You're not going to be able to convert a die-hard Trump supporter and griping about how awful Trump is to people who already agree with you doesn't help either. Save your energy for people who are undecided. Number two, if you can volunteer, knock on doors and make calls to get out the vote, especially in critical swing states. And if you can't volunteer, then organize and mobilize your friends, colleagues and neighbors. Number three, counter lies with truth. When you hear a lie, correct it, which will require that you prepare yourself with facts, logic, analysis and sources. Number four, do not tolerate bigotry and hate. Call it out, stand up to it, denounce it. Number five, be compassionate. Don't resort to violence, fame calling, bullying, or any of the other tactics that Trump and his core followers use. Number six, demonstrate, but don't mistake demonstrating for political action. You might find it gratifying to stand on a corner with a sign asking drivers to honk if you hate fascism, but that's as politically effective as taking a warm shower. Organize people who don't normally vote to vote for Biden. Number seven, don't get distracted by the latest sensationalist story about Trump. Don't let the media's short-term attention span divert your eyes from the prize. What's at stake is the survival of American democracy during one of the greatest stress tests it has had to endure organized by one of the worst demagogues in American history. I cannot overstate how critical the outcome of the coming months will be to everything we believe in. The last election came down to roughly 44,000 votes in key swing states. This one may be even closer. Never underestimate the power your one voice has if you resolve to use it wisely.