If these people were evenly distributed around the country, they would have no impact on how House seats are assigned. But immigrants tend to cluster in ethnic communities. Nearly 30 percent of America's non-citizens live in California, for example, compared with 12 percent of the total U.S. population. These non-citizens--most of them legal immigrants--are enough to boost the Golden State's congressional delegation by six whole members. Florida, New York, and Texas also gain one extra seat apiece because of their large non-citizen populations. Nine states lose out: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin.

Rallies, meetings, tea parties...but what to do that can actually make an impact?

The US Census officially begins in March and April next year. There are more than 50 questions in the American Community Survey...10 on the official Census short form. It determines everything from congressional representation, electoral college votes, to spending levels, race relations and road projects. The Constitution only requires they count the number of people. Why not hold them to it? Why not only fill out only the one question they really need?

By the way, the US Census counts both legal and ILLEGAL residents of the US...California would have 6 fewer members of Congress today if it weren't for their illegal population. So, yes...it matters.

Wanna make a big impact without waiting for an election?

Boycott the Census! Especially the American Community Survey...more than 50 questions when the only one they really need to have answered is how many people live here.

Oh, and by the way...did you know the Census counts both LEGAL and ILLEGAL residents and includes the data in reapportionment for congress? California would have 6 fewer members of Congress (and six fewer electoral college votes) if it weren't for illegal immigrants.

It's gotta stop. Glenn keeps asking what people can do and what solutions people can provide. That's an easy one.