Engage your officials
Advocacy tip #1: save your representatives' contact information in your address book.
Advocacy tip #2: If you want convenience, try ResistBot to fax or email a letter to your representative.
1. Find your reps
2. Select your Method of Engagement
Email / Mail
Quick and easy (email). Written record.
Tips
Be as concise as possible
Be cordial
Refer to bill numbers (e.g. HB 109)
Include your name and zip code
Call
Quick and easy.
You might get a staffer. Leave a message with them and they will deliver your opinion, usually for or against a measure, to the representative.
Tips
State your name and your zip code
Be as concise as possible
Be cordial
Refer to bill numbers (e.g. HB 109)
Visit
Most effective; most conversational
Tips
Read this.
For scientists/experts
If you are an expert, convey your expertise. Be sure to consult your institution if you plan to represent your professional position in your engagement.
3. After engaging
Congratulations! You have done science advocacy and civic engagement!
Thank you.
Please continue to advocate for science.
We'd love to hear from you. What science issues have you contacted your representatives about? Do you have any questions?