I am hitting a wall and need some help

[moda253]

Ok I am one that loves the idea of calling my reps but I am hitting a wall and sort of getting paralyzed about what to contact my reps and sens about each day. Well that and I also suffer from social anxiety a bit but once I get the ball rolling I don't stop. Does anyone know of a list somewhere for a daily action item to contact our reps about? It isn't that there isn't enough stuff to pick something from. It is more that there is SOOOO many things that I don't know what to pick and sort of get paralyzed.

Surely there must be a resource out thee for this sort of thing. I know Michael Moore talked about doing something like this but I can't find anything from him.

[MissB]

1. I get a text everyday

Let me look around and see what website I set it up under

[panader0]

2. The resource you are seeking is Democratic Underground

[MissB]

3. Here

https://dailyaction.org

There is a link there to sign up to get a week day text to call your senators and reps on a specific topic.

[Nwgirl503]

10. Thank you for that link!

Just signed up.

[moda253]

11. Thank you!!!

Much appreciated!

[cilla4progress]

4. Hi there

Please don't despair...we need you. I put the app Countable on my phone. It lets you know of pending legislation and other issues/votes, and links you directly to your representatives. Also, A Million Snowflakes on your FB gives you action items every day with phone numbers. These have both been my lifelines.

[moda253]

16. Yep I have countable!

Thanks!

[JNelson6563]

5. There is a guide for shy people to call congress

saw it floating around on facebook recently. Give it a quick search. Good luck. Remember, they work for us!

[blogslut]

6. This site is helpful.

https://5calls.org/

It walks you through the process, lets you pick issues and even gives you scripts to work from.

[moda253]

12. This is fantastic!

Thank you!

[TrekLuver]

7. https://dailyaction.org/

[demmiblue]

8. Some good stuff here:

7 extremely useful sites and apps to help you organize in Trump's America

http://mashable.com/2016/11/29/trump-organizing-apps-sites/?utm_cid=hp-r-1

Also: http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1011

[moda253]

13. Excellent!

Thanks guys n gals for the resources!

These tools are exactly what I was looking for and I will share them on my FB feed

[handmade34]

9. we need you!!

it is intimidating to know what to say sometimes and to keep on top of all legislation... good links in this thread and this one:


https://www.congress.gov/search?q={"source":"legislation"}

...and, THANK YOU for calling!!

[moda253]

14. Thanks Handmade34!

[athena]

15. I read somewhere you shouldn't call more than once a week.

BTW, you are leaving your name, address, and zip code, right? That's pretty important.

Maybe you should try to join a local organization and work with others to attend town halls, organize marches, etc.

[cilla4progress]

17. My calls so far today:

Not to brag, but to encourage:

UT Sens. Orrin Hatch and Mike Lee..: my Sen Patty Murray asked us to call them about DeVos

Lindsay Graham and Sheldon Whitehouse...co-chairs (?) of Senate Judiciary Comm. They came out with a statement yesterday saying they are moving forward with investigation of Trump/Putin ties... well, actually, just about Russia's interference in our elections.

McCain - same as above. Just for good measure.



Mailboxes are sometimes full, but it is possible to get through. Would be interesting to know what they do with these voicemail messages...ie, really listen to them or ???

[Blue_true]

18. Why don't you put your energies toward contacting

Your local Democratic Committee and work through them? You can also help do local voter registration.

[il_lilac]

19. Great resources

k&r to bookmark