How to Write Letters to the Editor that Really Get Attention

Letters to the editor might not seem like the flashiest way to get your Member of Congress’s attention. But there’s something about a sharp letter to the editor in a hometown paper that can really get under the skin of the most powerful lawmaker.

Tips From Journalists: How To Build Great Connections with Media

Legislative Process 101—Authorization vs. Appropriation

Congress is charged by the Constitution with making decisions about how to spend public money. In practice, these spending decisions are split into two parts: authorization and appropriations.

Why You Should Not Call Members Who Aren’t Yours

Calling Members of Congress (MoCs) that are not yours is actually counterproductive to successfully deploying constituent power. The only Members of Congress you should be calling are YOUR two Senators and YOUR Representative in the House. There are no exceptions. Here’s why.

Legislative 101: Whipping the Vote

What does it mean to “whip the vote,” anyway? Unity ahead of a fight is a key ingredient to legislative success, and MoCs in leadership have a fleet of tools at their disposal to make sure that their caucus stays together.

Voter Contact 101

From historic victories in Virginia to a shocking, come-from-behind win in Alabama last year, there's one thing we know for sure: when we fight we win. But election wins don’t just happen. They take lots and lots (and lots and lots and lots) of work. Voter contact is how we win.

Voter ID 101: The Right to Vote Shouldn't Come With Barriers

People have fought and died for the right to vote. Voter ID laws prevent people from exercising this right. Learn how you can fight this voter suppression tactic.

Voting Rights and Voter Suppression

Protecting the vote is more important now than ever, as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to make it harder to vote. You can fight back by working to improve access to voting in your community. This guide covers actions you can take right now to change how elections are run, and make voting

Voter Registration Guide

With nearly 2,000 Indivisible groups, and at least 400 congressional districts, imagine the number of voters we can register together. This guide will cover why we register voters, how to use our new voter registration tool, and how to register voters in your community.

Electoral Politics 101: Why Elections and Voting Matter

Lasting change can only be assured through electoral wins. This guide will give you the background on campaigns and elections you need to get involved in electoral politics for the first time.