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Redistricting: Issue Explainer
Why does Wyoming have one representative in Congress but California has 53? It’s all about population — more people equals more seats in Congress. Today,…
Attend a Town Hall
Town halls, whether in-person or online, are the perfect opportunity to get some face time with your elected officials. Here’s how to make the most…
Get a Meeting
Calling and writing is important, but sometimes nothing beats a face-to-face meeting. Meetings with your elected representatives aren’t just reserved for fancy lobbyists, corporate bigwigs,…
Have an Effective Meeting
Congratulations, you asked for a meeting and got one! Now you’ll want to put in some prep time so you can make it worthwhile. Here…
Make a Phone Call
People give us a lot of reasons they don’t like to call their elected officials. Some fan favorites include: I only know a little bit…
Get Media Coverage
Getting some media attention can take you from zero to hero. It doesn’t have to be CNN or The Washington Post, either – local elected…
Write an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor
Social media is overrun by people’s half-baked thoughts. After all, there’s no grand editor of the internet. Luckily, though, there are editors all over the…
Submit a Public Comment
Federal agencies issue all kinds of rules related to how they do their jobs. They don’t get to just make stuff up though – they…