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Hello! I hope that you’re doing well.
Often in these open threads, I will suggest that you call or email your legislator, or member of Congress or City Council members or whatever. So let me suggest a few tips for when you do.
Calling is probably the best, not least because there might be some verify that you aren’t a robot things. Do what you’re comfortable with.
If you are calling, you can say whatever before you actually call. Many organizations will have a script, but even if they don’t, you can write it down before calling. You will probably talk to an answering machine, especially if you call outside of business hours.
Only contact the people who represent you, sorry.
Generally, it should go something like:
Hi, my name is [name] from [location in the district you are actually from],
I’m calling about [issue or specific bill]. I am urging you to [support/oppose] it because [1 or 2 reasons, maybe a short personal story or connection to the issue].
Thank you
That ‘s it. The more you do it, the better you’ll be at it. Emails can be similar.
Next Tuesday is Special Election Day for many in Washington State. That makes TODAY a good day to turn in your ballot at a drop box near you. And then head over to the Seattle Chapter of Drinking Liberally to enjoy a drink over some political conversation.
We meet tonight and every Tuesday at the Roanoke Park Place Tavern, 2409 10th Ave E, Seattle. You’ll find us in the back room starting about 8:00pm.
Chapters of Living Liberally are all over the place…if you can’t make it to the Seattle chapter, stop by another chapter near you.
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Anyway…
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