Kendall,
    You are right! The gov't is worse, world & national conditions are worse, & there does not seem to be the big thrust among our youth to protest as in the 1960's. Instead, they are taking college courses about the 60's! I have heard "protest" of sorts songs from the youth of today, and most of them have their own they-recorded-it-themselves CDs for sale on they-built-it-themselves-but-it-ain't-mainstream websites, which is good but not in the public eye. Much of it may not be within my normal musical tastes, but little current music is--due to my geezerosityness syndrome.
    While much of the music tends to be in the "drop out, tune out & turn on" genre, I have heard songs which suggest that the listener actively march, sing, petition, etc. for whatever cause. I agree that there are fewer protest marches & sit-ins & anti-whatever rallies. There tend to be more organized events inside a building, but a few are held outdoors. I have found a few websites for various peace, environmental, & special interest causes which tell of local events.
    When my nephew became active in the world peace scene, I taught him some good old protest &/or peace songs. He invited me to a regional--which led to a national--meeting of youth. The youngsters were quite receptive to this old gray gal with hippie-ish ideals of peace. I taught them some of the old protest songs & a few international songs including a couple of Chants by an (India) Indian Guru, & suggested that they ask their grandparents about the protest rallies & sit in's etc of the "olden days," & that they should ask their grandparents to participate alongside them. They shared some of their songs with me & a few hundred of our closest youthful friends. My nephew & I heard back from many of the kids that their grandparents, indeed, were willing to work side by side with the kids for the cause of peace. Amazing, huh?
    Sooooo, if you have a fav cause, talk to your kids, grandkids, nieces/nephews, kids you know, or do a search & check out the websites & get your arthritic backsides out of your recliners & find a local group & help the youngsters know the power of the pen & the guitar (or whatever) & voice! You might want to take your celebrex along.