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[–] SoftestSapphic@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Sadly many people don't have the time money and energy to support a movement.

Most people need support, and don't have much to give.

and don’t have much to give

people have their voice (and therefore, their vote) to give, though

[–] ameancow@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

But a lot of people DO have those things, and just need guidance and support and a way to make their idle energy or money do something good.

This is where being an activist has power. You are basically taking up the mantle of being a manager. You are connecting the right people to the right causes and organizations and direct needs of people to make a difference. If you can get even halfway decent at doing this, you can move mountains.