How To Do Something about the Corrupting Influence of Money in Government
How to Register to Vote
Your Vote Matters
How to Register
Where to Vote
When to Vote
Do I have the necessary ID?
Now Go Vote!
How to Register
Where to Vote
When to Vote
Do I have the necessary ID?
Now Go Vote!
How to Get Started
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Eazy-Peazy Stuff
Wear a Button or shirt Put a Bumper Sticker on Your Vehicle Put up a Yard Sign Rubber Stamp your money Sign up with National Organizations Social Media Activism Mark up your car with a message Write Letters to the Editor |
Get More Involved Stuff
Engage Your Community Write an Editorial (Op-Ed) Collect Signatures on petition Join a Group working on amendment Talk with neighbors Post Flyers around Town Attend Documentary Screening Get Business Cards printed Ask questions at Candidate Forums |
Next Level Stuff
Organize a Meeting or House Party Set up a Table at a Local Event Canvass Your Neighborhood Host a Documentary Screening Hold a Rally or Protest Organize a Group Work to get a local resolution passed Make a presentation to a group or school |
How to Organize
Develop Support in your Community
Community Organizing Guide
Reach out to Other Groups
Spectrum of Allies
20 Principles for Successful Community Organizing
How to Work with Local Government
City Council and County Commissioner is the first line of Representation.
Learn what you can about your Representatives
Attend Council meetings or Commissioner Court, learn how it works
Contact Local Representatives
Learn what you can about your Representatives
Attend Council meetings or Commissioner Court, learn how it works
Contact Local Representatives
How to prepare a resolution for my local government
Sample Resolutions:
Texas Resolutions
*Move to Amend Recommended Language
*Move to Amend list of Municipal and State Resolutions
Texas Resolutions
*Move to Amend Recommended Language
*Move to Amend list of Municipal and State Resolutions
How to Be a Citizen Lobbyist
A Lobbyist is someone who tries to influence legislation. The term "Lobbyist" has become a dirty word because rich people and powerful corporations use lobbyists to buy the legislation they want, and to serve their own needs. They have been exceedingly successful at doing it.
Citizen Lobbyists lobby to inform their representatives about what they, as constituents, want or need. Being a Citizen Lobbyist is being an engaged participant in the political process. There are many things you can do to be a citizen lobbyist.
Move to Amend Lobbying Guide
Citizen Lobbyists lobby to inform their representatives about what they, as constituents, want or need. Being a Citizen Lobbyist is being an engaged participant in the political process. There are many things you can do to be a citizen lobbyist.
Move to Amend Lobbying Guide
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1) Study your issue
2) Learn how government works 3) Communicate with government officials 4) Visit government representatives 5) Attend functions & Ask Questions |
6) Meet with like minded groups
7) Share what you know with others 8) Testify to the Texas Legislature |
How to Work with State Government
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How to question political candidates and publish responses Here is a fine example of a candidate questionnaire. Candidates for Houston offices were asked about their position and their responses published on our website.
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How to Take State Legislative Action:
*The Legislative Process
*Maneuvering thru the Process
*How to track bills in the Legislature
*The Process Simplified in a Graphic
How to Influence US Congress:
