It was clear already in January that we were entering a political reality unlike any we
had seen before. The quick issuance of executive orders on immigration and the “travel ban,” the threatening rhetoric toward North Korea and the signal to step up the “war on drugs,” to name just a few, have all made it a challenging policy environment.
But advocates have stepped up–in D.C. and around the country. People are eager for tools and resources to engage in the political process. One way in which we have responded is by creating a new “Volunteer Advocacy Coordinators Network,” tapping key individuals to lead advocacy efforts in their local communities.
In 2018, as the need continues for more just immigration and criminal justice policies, and as the U.S. teeters on the brink of yet more war, we need each of you to lift up your voices. Congressional offices tell us regularly how important it is that they hear from constituents in their district, so please do not underestimate the value of contacting them.
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