Don’t just write to your representatives. Call them — and go to town halls.
In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s election, a lot of Americans are looking for new ways to make a difference and do their part to stop what they consider a dangerous agenda. And some are hoping that their representatives in Congress can act as a check on Trump.
For those taking this approach, blogger Emily Ellsworth has some advice: Don’t just tweet, write, or email your representatives. Call them — and go to town halls.
In a series of tweets, Ellsworth drew on her experience as someone who worked in Congress for six years to note what works and what doesn’t:
I worked for Congress for 6 years, and here's what I learned about how they listen to constituents.
The basic lesson: Tweets, Facebook messages, emails, and even letters can be easily discarded and ignored without much disruption to a congressional staffer’s day. But a blast of phone calls can seriously disrupt a congressional office, leading them to at least openly consider and discuss the issues you’re raising.
Ellsworth also cautioned that, generally, these messages only fall to staffers — not the member of Congress you’re trying to reach. If you want to get more direct contact, you’ll probably have to go to some sort of public event, such as a town hall.
We held town halls consistently that fewer than 50 people showed up for. And it was always the same people. So, shake it up.
So there you have it. If you want to make a difference, call your representatives and show up at their town halls. For more information on how to do that, check out the websites for the House of Representatives and Senate.
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