How does a group become an Non-profit organization?

Does anyone know of an organization or group, that I can become involved in, that is about trying to change or

• Does anyone know of an organization or group, that I can become involved in, that is about trying to change local government or at the federal level, for that matter. I live in orange county california, and thing's here now go far beyond logic or common sense! I truly believe that a organization need's to be created to watchdog government. Although I also believe, thing's may be so far gone, as far as polititian's having a strong foothold, that thing's will never improve for the better of the american people. Is there anything I can do to contribute, besides voting. I allready do that. It really does very little good. Remember I said very little good, not no good at all. Concerned American.

• Answer:

  I would suggest you think about specific issues that are important to you then look for groups working on those specific issues. Be careful though...there are groups out there that "seem" to be working for positive goals that really have hidden agendas. The perception that people are losing representation in the government is not unique to any one party or political base. As much as I hate to admit it there IS good reason for the argument that there is no difference between the two parties. Just look at how the senate voted on the recent immigration bill despite many letters, emails, and phone calls urging it's defeat. Clearly they did not vote the will of most Americans. But again, watch out for those trying to lead you away from supporting one of the two major parties. Not because they are necessarily wrong, but because it can be hard to know exactly who is behind some of these "alternative" organizations.