I want to get involved in a group
That addresses our societal and political dysfunction in America.
I have been talking a Truth and Reconciliation commission like S Africa for years. Maybe my 1st step will be to read and learn more about it, and go from there. Even as Biden's win moves toward inevitability, there are so many red flags for America's future.
As global resources dwindle, and populations increase, this will only become more urgent.
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your perspective from your 3rd paragraph on.
It is interesting - obviously you don't know this about me - but I live between a mountain and a river. When I moved here in 1990, there were still (and still remain now!) remnants of that time when you could just push your car over the mountain to dispose of it; hell, no would ever see it and it would just rot in peace. The banks of the mighty majestic Columbia River where I live were DISGUSTINGLY AND EXTENSIVELY LITTERED with toxic waste - vehicles, appliances, you get the drift. Fortunately, much of this has been cleaned up; at least the part visible to the eye. I'm sure many, many toxins remain in the soil and water that can only be detected with instruments.
I can see the shift you describe taking 100 years! Certainly a generational shift, and there are encouraging signs right now in our youth!
I also agree that these Boogaloos are clinging to that world you describe in your 1st paragraph. Where everyone can carry a loaded weapon, as our communities were small enough to know the good guys from the bad (then why do you need to carry a loaded weapon, one might ask? In case of encounter with a wildebeest?). Where charioting around with flags was simply a sign of your loyalties to your head warlord? Where blazing through resources was just fine because - as you say - they were infinite?
Well, I am finding my mission in this moment. That's the best I can do right now. 
The way ahead as I see it, is... Youth has always come forward wanting independence and trust, but, craving and needing guidance without judgment. We need to encourage and reward their wise choices by highlighting the exceedingly poor choices of the past.
Glad to hear you don't buy into the philosophy portrayed in my 1st paragraph. In that way lies utter and complete misery and ruin. 
a group preferable whose focus suits her better, but she won't find one capable of making a fraction of the difference the Democratic Party does. And the ability of all the others to effect good change depends on the success of the Democratic Party.
My contributions of volunteer hours have varied widely over the years, never outstanding, but I've always known if I made myself valuable to my local organization doors would open to more and more valuable, and exciting, ways of contributing. We're needed.
Many come initially with mostly just time and a desire to make a difference, some can offer or develop organizational ability, some office or computer systems skills, some strong backs, and many professionals with valuable expertise in their fields.
For instance, people in fields related to global warming, sustainable energy, disappearing fresh water, food production, etc., donate their expertise to the party. Some of them eventually decide to run for office themselves -- and win -- and are now continuing their efforts from within the halls of power.
Of course we have gosh only knows how many lawyers right now -- thousands -- working on the election in every state and territory.
Most of the millions working for the Democratic Party are volunteers at the local level. Every office I've ever been in had great people it was a pleasure and honor to work with. And it's not just very fulfilling to fight in a real way to turn our ideals into progress but also fun to be "inside" and know a lot more about how it works and what's going on.
How on earth did you get appointed to those committees and work those events without a card, or a membership number? Just wow! No wonder we're described as "an insane asylum run by inmates!"
is, in a very real, practical sense, working to solve all.
How about finding who needs what you have to offer most, or a notably dynamic and productive group, to maximize your contribution? Or one that's close so you'll be able to donate more hours and pop over when special need arises?
A friend of ours volunteered at a nearby park until ICE opened an immigrant detention facility 15 minutes away from her, effectively making a choice for her that refocused her life. She's in deeper than she ever imagined.
