'citizens, as distinct from voters, need to reclaim their political rights by joining civil society groups that represent their interests and hold governments accountable. How many political action groups do you belong to? Now contrast that with the number of hours per week you spend playing your role as a "consumer".'
https://ourworld.unu.edu/en/dennis-meadows-limiting-growth-to-save-the-world
From 2010. And while the article is still relevant, every passing decade of inaction is one step closer to 'it don't matter now'.