Though polarizing, thiselection seasonhas reminded us all of something powerful: Your voice matters.
Everyone, no matter theirpolitical affiliation, can and should speak up about issues that matter to them.
And that’s so, so important.
Twitter/Emily Ellsworth
Listen up guysshe knows what she’s talking about.
Ellsworth also noted that penning a letter is more effective than sending an email.
But that letter should be addressed to your district office, rather than DC.
Still, don’t expect a personalized response.
“We repped half a million people,“Ellsworth tweeted.
“It was impossible to read and respond personally to all letters.
Regardless of method received.”
Still, Ellsworth assured thatevery emailisseenby someone on the staff.
“The most effective thing is to actually call them on the phone,“Ellsworth tweeted.
“At their district (state) office.
They have to talk to you there.”
According to Ellsworth, phone calls have the potential to really “shake up the office.”
Someone on staff is tasked with answering the calls and keeping track of patternsEllsworth experienced that firsthand.
“He was against our immigration policy and told our constituents to call.
“Get a huge group that they can’t ignore.
Pack that place and ask questions…We held townhalls consistently that fewer than 50 people showed up for.
And it was always the same people.
So, shake it up.”
Ellsworth also issued a friendly neighborhood reminder for everyone to stay polite when interacting with political staffers.
“As always, like be kind but firm with those staffers,“she wrote.
“They will listen and talk to you.
I always, always did.”
Ellsworth also suggested inviting local staffers to show up at advocacy events.
“Let them talk to people you work with and set up meetings,“she wrote.
So there you have it.
There are plenty of great ways to get involved and make your voice heard.
All you have to do is ring up your local congressperson or show up to the next town hall.
Not so bad, eh?
See her full tweet stream below.
