About This Week: How to Make Your Voice Heard

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This Week With so much going on in the world of politics, now's a great time to speak out (maybe that's why constituent letters to Congress are up exponentially). But how do you contact your Representatives? Here's everything you need to become an advocate for the issues important to you. Writing to Congress Those who think members of Congress pay little to no attention to constituent mail are plain wrong. Concise, articulate personal letters are one of the most effective ways Americans can influence lawmakers. See More About:  writing to congress  addressing members of congress  public advocacy Meet Your Representatives While more difficult than writing a letter, it's not impossible to arrange a face-to-face meeting with your Representative or a member of his or her staff. See More About:  getting involved  public advocacy  house and senate The Legislative Branch: A Quick Overview Before contacting your congressman or senator, you might want to get a handle on how the Legislative Branch really operates. See More About:  legislative branch  salary and benefits of congress members  legislative process Registering to Vote Getting in touch with lawmakers is great, as long as you've got the basics down. Making sure you're registered to vote is an important first step. See More About:  voter registration  voting  elections This Week Ads Letters Writing a Letter Sample Sales Letters Outdoor Sign Letters Congress Lobbying Featured Articles 10 Richest Members of Congress How Bills Become Laws Why We Have a House and Senate About the Primary System Salaries of Top Government Officials The US Constitution   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement