If you want to talk to your rep, show up at town hall meetings. Get a huge group that they can't ignore. Pack that place and ask questions.
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Here's a Storify of my thread if you'd like to share:https://storify.com/editoremilye/i-worked-for-congress-for-six-years …
I've been called out a few times for my suggestions being ableist, and I'm listening to that feedback, but I have suggestions.
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Sending a personal letter to your congressman's state office is absolutely effective. If you can't call on the phone, try to do that.
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Also, if you can get involved in local advocacy groups that have people who can do the in-person meetings or phone calls, that's good too.
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But, ultimately, no matter what you do, if you communicate with your member of congress at all, you are ahead of most people.
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Another FAQ: how do I know if my representative is having a town hall meeting? Sign up for their email list and you'll get notifications.
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Thanks! I want to hug you rn.
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I will take that!
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Thank you so much for sharing and educating those of us who feel frustrated and/or motivated rn! Hugs!
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you are a fucking goddess. Will u share ur Storify link again?
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TWEETING, thank u so much!
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Thank you for this public service.
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"suggestions being ableist," -- I don't even know what that means.
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Oh good fucking lord: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ableism .
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Yes, it's horrible to have to keep in mind that not everyone is as lucky as you are not to be disabled.
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Is there ANYTHING you don't make victimhood from? At some point it seems like you treasure hunt SOMETHING to be outraged by.
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Is there ANYONE you see as worthy of empathy & being heard who's not a straight, cis, able white male?
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The fact you seem to believe I am ANY OF THOSE THINGS, reflects MUCH more on you than on me.
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