Perhaps one of the most important things the compassionate activist can do is to make sure we are heard by the government. Here are some links to help you use your voice most effectively:
The most consistent advice I’ve gotten on how to make the government aware of our voices is to make phone calls. The 5 Calls site makes it easy, providing numbers and scripts organized by issue!
Once you’ve decided on the issue you want to use your voice to address, you’ll want to contact your congresspeople and senators to let them know your concerns:
Similarly, here’s the official US Senate website, with searchable contact info for all senators.