how to get over your phone anxiety - call your reps. no really, it helps!

 it’s the elected government's obligation to listen to their constituents — meaning that you have a say in what they do.

The United States Senate has a page on their website dedicated to helping you find your senator. Every state has 2. All you need to do is enter your ZIP code, hit enter, and the website will tell you who the Senators are for your state, which party they’re part of, and will link directly to their website, where their contact information will be listed.

You can also call 1-844-USA-0234 (1-844-872-0234) and enter your zip code to be connected directly with your elected officials.

You can find your local elected officials using My Reps. All you need to do is enter your address to find your representatives at a local, county, state or federal level, and you can filter out the results so you only get exactly what you’re looking for.

If you’re nervous about what to say, 5 Calls is an organization that generates scripts for you to use while on the phone. They have a database of common causes people call their representatives about, as well as an ongoing newsletter on latest issues. 

You can also use Resistbot, a tool that helps you connect to your elected officials via text message. Just text the word “RESIST” to 50409 and follow the directions they message back. Resistbot will turn your texts into a letter or email, and deliver it to your elected officials.

RESOURCES: https://www.wired.com/story/opengov-report-congress-constituent-communication/

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