It’s easy to feel passionate about the policies of the current administration. From questionable cabinet appointments to controversial immigration bans, many feel the urgency to take action. The Women’s March saw over four million participants worldwide, but what can we do beyond marching to initiate real change?
Enter 5 Calls, a platform designed to empower individuals to contact their representatives directly.
The Power of Phone Calls
The concept of 5 Calls is straightforward: making phone calls to your elected officials can significantly impact their awareness of public sentiment. Emily Grayson, a former congressional aide, emphasized that social media comments often go unnoticed, stating, “We rarely acknowledged those comments unless they were abusive.” Emails tend to flood in and can overwhelm staffers, but phone calls demand attention. “If we received a pattern of calls on an issue, it was a topic of discussion in our office,” she noted. Thus, phone calls become a vital tool for constituents to express their opinions.
Simplifying the Process
For those of us who want to take action but feel unsure about how to communicate effectively, 5 Calls simplifies the process. You simply enter your zip code, and the site provides a list of issues to choose from. Once you select an issue, you’ll receive pertinent contact information for your representatives. For example, I recently reached out to my senator regarding the immigration ban, and 5 Calls guided me in connecting with my other senator about the same topic. It even allows you to indicate whether you connected with someone, left a message, or were unable to reach them.
Support for Introverts
What makes 5 Calls particularly useful for introverts is its provision of optional scripts to ease the anxiety of phone conversations. Personally, I found that having a framework helped me articulate my thoughts better. Just last week, I called both of my senators to voice my opposition to the proposed border wall and the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as education secretary, as well as the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. I learned who to contact through 5 Calls, which made the process much smoother.
I was surprised to discover many busy lines and full voicemail boxes, indicating that people are indeed making their voices heard. As of this week, users have collectively made over 202,000 calls to various representatives, showcasing a significant movement toward demanding change from the current administration. Tech Crunch has dubbed 5 Calls “the simplest way to reach your representatives,” so there’s no reason not to pick up the phone. Visit 5calls.org and start making your voice count. Our democracy needs all of us engaged right now.
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