So you say you want to change things? To make them better? The only way to do that and effect positive change, is to get involved. Motivate yourself to take action. Contact your Senator Contact your Congressperson. If you feel passionate enough about an issue, voice your opinion and let yourself be heard.
To find and contact your Senator
To find and contact your member of Congress
To stay current on political news, there are always the main, well-known sites. But there are others too. Read multiple sources, no matter how "unique" they may be. You may find that some depress you... you're not alone. Often, they are the sites that are filled with unsubstaniated news or as some might say, conspiracy theories. Don't let the doom and gloom of some of these sites get to you -- consider the source. Why do I even list them then? Because believe it or not, you'll probably come to realize that things are not always as bad as they seem...or are made out to be. Ask yourself why anyone would spread un-truths or half-truths and what their ulterior motive may be.
Here are some, in no particular order, to get you started:
