On Wednesday, netizens of all stripes are holding a “day of action” to rally support for an open Internet and air their outrage at Federal Communications Commission’s plans to undo Obama-era regulations. Such protests are very 2017. From state capitals to cable TV studios to college campuses, we’ve seen a rise in marches, protests, and public demonstrations of outrage as citizens demand to be heard.

In fact, it’s a common refrain these days that people are not feeling heard. Over the past 12 years, Americans have gone to the polls six times to vote for federal government leaders. They opted for a change of the House, Senate, or White House in 5 out of 6 elections.