Legislators are not mythic creatures who are unreachable. They are regular people just like you - except with a different job title. They too have phone numbers, email addresses, social media profiles (both business & personal), and regular office hours just for entertaining constituents.
The onus is on you to reach them and make your case. They will not go door-to-door, they will not reach down from up on high, and they won't remember unless YOU MAKE AN IMPACT on their psyches.
Do all of the following frequently and in high volume:
- Call your legislators & leave voicemails
- Email your legislators
- Direct Message your legislator on social media
- Show up at events and call them out publicly
- Make comments and tag legislators on social media
- Support combined efforts (like the NIA) when they interact with policy makers - for an amplified impact
Refer to our resources below to help get started communicating with your legislators.