Action Planning

How to Have a Successful District Office Visit

As we discuss in the Indivisible Guide, every MoC has one or more local offices, but constituents very rarely visit them. The Tea Party understood this, and they knew they could make their voice heard by going in person to those offices, often unannounced. This demonstrates to them that you, their constituents, care very much about the issue you’ve come in to speak about and that you’ll be watching what they do going forward.

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

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.

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.

Press Releases, Media Advisories, and More

Press releases, media advisories, and statements are formal communication tools that your group can use to get its messages out to media. Think of them as the type of communication you have with reporters that goes out on your organization’s nice letterhead stationery.