Making Your Voice Heard
Theses are ways to enact a real change in your state government. Resources to learn, act, and raise awareness.
Social Media & Awareness
Engage on Social Media – Politicians pay attention to public sentiment online.
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Organize a Rally or Protest – Collective action can grab attention.
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Educate & Mobilize Others – The more people involved, the more pressure officials feel.
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Share Sources of education -
Advocacy & Activism
Join or Start a Petition – Get signatures for a cause and present it to lawmakers.
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Work with Advocacy Groups – Organizations often have direct lines to legislators and know how to push for change.
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Write an Op-Ed or Letter to the Editor – Public pressure can move officials to act.
Community & Policy Involvement
Volunteer for a Campaign – Support candidates who align with your values.
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Run for a Local Office or Board – Even small positions (like school boards or city councils) shape policies.
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Testify at Legislative Hearings – Many state legislatures allow public comment on bills.
Organizations Offering Training
Indivisible – Grassroots activism guidance, including how to organize protests.
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Sunrise Movement – Focuses on climate activism but offers general protest organization training.
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Training for Change – Workshops on nonviolent resistance and direct action.
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BlackOUT Collective – Specializes in direct action training for racial justice movements.
Direct Engagement
Attend Town Halls & Public Meetings – Most state officials hold events where you can voice concerns and ask questions.
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Schedule a Meeting – Call or email their office to request a meeting about an issue you care about.
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Call or write your elected officials to support progressive policies. Senators or Representatives
Support Candidates & Causes
​​Volunteer with progressive organizations like:
Swing Left (swingleft.org) – Helps elect Democrats in key districts.
(runforsomething.net) – Encourages young progressives to run for office.
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EMILY’s List (emilyslist.org) – Supports pro-choice Democratic women running for office.
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Running for Local Office – Start your journey with Run for Something.