Make Your Voice Heard!
Contact your elected officials
There are a lot of reasons to contact your legislators, whether it is to voice your opinion on a particular issue, state your position on a bill, or for guidance on a law or government policy. Getting in touch with your legislators is an important part of our democratic process and helps to keep politicians accountable to the people who voted them into office.
Simple and Effective Ways to Advocate to your Elected Officials:
Call
Visit
Send an email, letter and/or postcard
Useful Resources:
Legislative Contacts and form, “Who Speaks for Me?”
Citizens Guide to Participation in the WI Legislature - information on how you can advocate with WI legislators
Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport - slides from the virtual LWVNOW meeting held on May 11, 2021
The “Actions for Democracy” folder contains sample communications to legislators and talking points for issues
Links for national, state, and local League Resources
Media Relations
Media Relations and Training Webinar - The Wisconsin Conservation Voters, Wisconsin Democracy Campaign and the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin held a virtual media relations training for grassroots organizations and activists. The recording discusses how to pitch stories, build relationships with journalists and write a letter-to-the-editor! The slides can be viewed here.
The Wisconsin Conservation Voters Media Statement Toolkit covers how to create good messaging for press releases, op-ed’s, and letters to the editor.
10 Traditional Media Tips by Matt Rothschild
