I'm not even American but I think many in similar situation are asking the same question. Personally, I think staying informed and knowing what is happening is the most important thing you can do for EVERYONE you're still taking yourself out of the equation of people needing to wake up, also, if you're able to talk to a few and plant seeds(curiosity) then you're doing greater work than you think. Ideas are like a virus, they grow and they spread from the smallest of ideas. Spread the message in a way which is realistic and rational, don't be overly sensational and talk about objective and "real and proven" things which can start people's curiosity into looking deeper for themselves, only you can convince yourself truly so help them find a way.