This Former Congressional Staffer Just Explained How to Make Your Congressman Actually Listen

This Former Congressional Staffer Just Explained How to Make Your Congressman Actually Listen

A series of viral tweets by former Congressional staff member Emily Ellsworth offered advice on how to get your representative to take notice and hear you out. Ellsworth, a Salt Lake City-based writer and editor, worked for Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, and Rep.

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We're going to have to do a lot of this!

Quick summary, best way to get heard by your representatives, in order of efficacy: phone call, letter, email. Social media is practically useless.

Even if your representative is of the minority party, they can use the encouragement, because the opposition is also calling them.

If your representative was not ousted this election, you can get started by voicing your opposition to Trump's rhetoric and stated agenda.