Say thank you
Resistance is Everywhere
Elected officials hear a lot of demands (rightly so - that's how we let them know what policies we want them to support). They also hear a lot of complaints.
They don't hear a lot of thanks from their constituents.
You can influence your representatives and the policies they enact by saying thank you when they do something you support.
And remember - your public officials are people, too. Most of us like a little recognition when we've done a good job - so when your officials do something to strengthen your community, saying thank you can send a powerful message of support.
October 17 - Vote Early Day
Join in a national day of voter participation on October 17 - join your neighbors in helping eligible voters understand their options and make a voting plan.
- Check your voter registration
- Make a plan to vote early
- Help your friends and neighbors make a plan to vote early
Other things you can do:
- Connect with Indivisible - join a local group or take action on your own or with friends
- Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you
- Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.
Now is a great time to take action.
Take Action
You can make a difference.
It's okay to start small.
- Connect with Indivisible. They have groups all over the country and actions you can take on your own or with others.
- Use 5calls to call your legislators about whatever matters most to you.
- Check out Mobilize to find protests, postcard-writing parties, virtual events, and volunteer opportunities.
Action is the antidote to fear and despair.
Even doing small things - learning more about how we can strengthen our democracy, sharing what you know with others, making a phone call - can make a difference.
Right now is a great time to take action.