Take Action
There are many things that you can do from your home to let your elected official know that you have concerns, whether they are about current legislation, or action that you think Congress should be taking. Below are a few suggestions about what you can do to help make a difference.
Sign One of Our Petitions Demanding Action from Congress
Demand a Real Investigation of the Foley Scandal and Call On Leaders who Participated in this Outrageous Cover-Up to Resign – American families are shocked and disgusted that Congressional Republican leadership covered up for a child sexual predator in their midst rather than confronting the problem directly. There is evidence that leaders on Capitol Hill have known about the questionable emails for months, yet nothing was ever done to stop Foley’s appalling activities. The Justice Department must appoint an independent prosecutor to investigate the cover-up, and any member of Congress who has participated in this cover-up must resign.
Tell Congress to Call for Oversight Hearings on Port Security – Americans were outraged when a company run by the government of the United Arab Emirates took control of 18 U.S. ports. The Bush administration and leaders in Congress promised to fix the situation, but six months have passed and they still have not done enough to protect our ports. Join our petition to tell Congress that we need oversight hearings to control how our ports are being managed.
Tell Congress to Help Make College Affordable for All Students – Leaders in Congress claim to care about students, but under their control college costs have skyrocketed. College students shouldn’t have to shoulder the burden of the Bush administration’s record-breaking deficit. Join us in our petition to tell Congress to act now to make college affordable for all students.
Write A Letter To The Editor
Letters to the editor are an effective way of speaking to a large group of people, and often get the attention of elected officials. First, you should pick an issue that you feel strongly about. One important thing to remember is that newspapers like to publish letters that have a local tone, so your letter should address how the issue is pertinent to people in your area.
If you need the address for your local paper, check out this site which has links to papers all over the country: www.newslink.org
Call, Write, or Email your Elected Official
Not sure who represents you in Congress or how to get in touch with them? Check out www.congress.org – all you need to know is your zip code!
Organize a letter writing party to get your message across en-masse, or get your friends to send letters via email. Communicating with your elected officials is imperative to the democratic process.