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This is also more difficult one, but something every citizen should do! You can visit them to discuss a specific topic that you have expertise in or are passionate about. Or you can target a specific piece of legislation that they are a sponsor or co-sponsor of (or that they should be). The key about these visits is that you don’t need to be an expert in anything to go. Sharing your personal story on why this issue is important and why...

Sometimes we need to put our money where our mouth is. Maybe this is through writing a check to a local charity or maybe even including a favorite charity in your will/estate planning. Sometimes there are things that need to get done that need a bigger platform and it may be worth it to donate a few extra $$ to help a cause that is important to you. You alone probably can’t put up a bulletin board in a strategic location or run an entire...

This challenge is for the entire weekend (and will likely take a longer to perfect over time). What is an elevator speech? Imagine you enter an elevator and find yourself on your way to the 11th floor with Congressman Smith. She says, “Why is your issue important and what should I do about it?” You now have about 15 seconds to fulfill that ask! Clearly you can’t provide specific details and a long-winded emotional statement,...