In a discussion with some folks they told me "What can we do to change things. We don't have any power"

In the a corporate run society People have the power..
The power is in the pocket book.
The power is in local economies.
The power is cutting off the life blood of the Dragon Corporations.
Don't drive if you can walk to the store..
Coordinate shopping with neighbors. Ride share.
Don't buy products that support what you don't like or agree with.
Does it work? Yup. We the people have made some corporations, like Mc Donald's stop their use of Genetically engineered potatoes.
See a program on television you don't like? Call, write, email the advertisers and let them know you are buying any of their products if they advertise on the Program is dislike..
Many companies are own by one large Corporation...Just tell them you aren't buying any of their products becuse they support something you don't like..
One can be many...let your friends and co workers know what your doing and act as a team.
Shop locally,,,,make change globally....It's the American way!!
Put "Free" back into "Freedom"
Have fun!