Uploaded June 2016 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Ready to call or write to your legislators? We’ve got you covered. In this video, Jackson shares some tips and tricks for calling or writing to legislators.

This week’s challenge – reach out to one of your representatives! And be sure to share what you learn with your fellow advocates in the comments.

Not sure how to get the number for your legislator’s office at the Capitol? Try calling the switchboard - 202-224-3121 – or visit whoismyrepresentative.com to get their contact information.

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Director/Writer: Lisa Lindle
Host/Producer/Writer: Jackson Bird
Producer/Writer: Janae Phillips
Video Editor: Adam Mason
Graphic Design: Travis Hoffman
Script Consultant: Stephanie Vance
Filmed at the Martin Luther King Jr. Public Library and the Hart Senate Office in Washington D.C.

Music:
Divertissement by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Night at the Dance Hall by Twin Musicom