For example, if you live in Dallas and disagree with President Trump’s nominations, the site instructs you to call Senator John Cornyn
and say, “Hi, I’m a resident of Dallas and I would like Senator Cornyn to vote against President Trump’s nominations for his cabinet
And in an era that promises instant gratification — like cars, couriers
and food summoned to your driveway with the tap of a smartphone app — you might think tech is a quick and easy solution to becoming a political activist.
SAN FRANCISCO — No matter which political party you belong to, one thing is clear: Donald J. Trump’s presidency
has galvanized political activism to a level of passion not seen since the civil rights movement.
Beyond that, following your members of Congress is an important way to get deeper information,
says Indivisible, an activism guide published by former congressional staff members.
“Sitting behind your computer is not going to be as effective as showing up for people where they really
need it,” said Joshua Tauberer, the creator of GovTrack, a popular web tool for tracking legislation.
The site detects your location to identify your local representatives,
and then lists contact information and instructions on what to say about various issues to each lawmaker.
