Dissatisfied? Do something!
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If the elections don't turn you on, and you feel there's about as much difference between the political parties as brands of Cola, it might be time to take a do-it-yourself approach.

In this section, we bring you the stories of people who got off the couch and did something – and unwrap some of the tools they used to do it. From direct action on the streets of Seattle to online sit-ins against corporate abuses, there's no shortage of ways to fight for your rights or stand up for your cause ...