Background of Messages

(This tool is difficult to use on Safari, impossible on a mobile device.)

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<h2>Message Congress</h2>

Context of Messages

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<p class=”mc-small mc-intro-lead”>This tool makes it easy to send messages to your members of Congress. It allows you to:</p>

<li><strong>Select from suggested messages (and optionally edit them)</strong> or create your own.</li>

<li><strong>Choose which member of Congress receives your message.</strong></li>

<li><strong>Automatically personalize the message</strong> with a salutation to the recipient and a closing from you.</li>

<li><strong>Send one message to all of your Congress members, then send a different one.</strong></li>

</ol>

<strong>Privacy note:</strong> your address and ZIP Code are sent to Geocodio to identify your members of Congress.

Everything else stays in your browser and on this device.

</p>

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<h4>Step 1. Get voter information</h4>

<span class=”mc-small”>You can input your information below or select a saved profile:</span>

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<p class=”mc-small”>Choose a saved profile or make a new one. Saved profiles are stored only in this browser on this device.</p>

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<a href=”https://us-sos.info/browser-autofill/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Most browsers will autofill your voter information. You can edit it here</a>.

(Be sure to use your official name.) This tool uses the information to sign your message and to find your members of Congress.

You can save it as a profile so this device remembers it.

</p>

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<label for=”voter-state”>State (2-letter code)</label>

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<label for=”voter-email”>Email</label>

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<label for=”voter-phone”>Phone</label>

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<label for=”voter-handle”>Profile handle (for saving and switching)</label>

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If you leave the “handle” field blank, the tool will create a handle automatically from your name and location.

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Please enter your name and either your ZIP code or your city and state above.

</p>

Save this info as a profile on this device

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<h4>Step 2. Prepare the message</h4>

<p class=”mc-small”>Pick a message, or write your own. You can edit the subject and text before sending it.</p>

</label>

<span>End Trickle-Down Economics</span>

</label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”overrule_citizens_united”><span>Overrule Citizens United</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”impeach_convict_trump”><span>Impeach and Convict Donald Trump</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”disqualify_trickle_down_successors”><span>Anyone who supported trickle-down economics should not succeed Trump</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”restore_voting_rights_act”><span>Restore the Voting Rights Act</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”reparations_to_iran”><span>Show our nation’s greatness and give reparations to Iran</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”humanistic_authoritarian_ai”><span> Require Strong Safety Standards for AI</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”protect_social_security”><span>Protect Social Security and Medicare</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”tax_hyper_rich_climate”><span>Tax the Hyper-Rich to Fight Climate Change</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”abolish_electoral_college”><span>Abolish the Electoral College</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”protect_reproductive_freedom”><span>Protect reproductive freedom nationwide</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”icc_accountability_netanyahu”><span>Condemn Netanyahu for his war crimes and crimes against humanity — align U.S. policy with humanitarian law</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”humanitarian_aid_palestinians”><span>Humanitarian aid for Palestinians</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”condition_offensive_weapons_ceasefire”><span>Condition offensive weapons transfers on verified ceasefire compliance</span></label>

<label class=”mc-message-option”><input type=”radio” name=”mc-message-choice” value=”write_own”><span>Write your own message</span></label>

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<label for=”mc-subject”>Subject line (for official forms)</label>

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<label for=”mc-body”>Message text</label>

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</section>

<h4>Step 3. Open the official’s message form:</h4>

<button type=”button” class=”mc-button” id=”mc-find-reps-button” disabled=””>Find my U.S. Representative and Senators</button>

<strong>Note:</strong> When you click on an official’s name, the official’s contact form will cover this tool.

To make both visible, click and drag the official’s browser tab down and to the right in order to make a separate window,

then click and drag the left edge of the page to place the windows side by side. To move a whole page, click and drag on an empty space at the top of the browser window.

</p>

The official’s page that comes up may not be the form that you want, but it should help you find it.

Look for words like <strong>“contact”</strong> or <strong>“email.”</strong>

There may be a message icon in the upper right corner. Try clicking on that.</p>

If there’s nothing helpful on the page, try making the page bigger by clicking and dragging on its edge. Sometimes important information is hidden if the page is too small. </p>

When you find the form, click the <strong>“Fix link”</strong> button, erase the address in the <strong>New URL:</strong> box, paste the correct address into the box, and click <strong>OK</strong>. You won’t have to hunt for the form again.

</p>

It’s even possible that you’ve been given the wrong Congress member.

If all else fails,

Find your member on www.usa.gov/elected-officials

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will provide the form. </p>

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</section>

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<h4>Step 4. Send the message.</h4>

<li>Input your voter information by starting to type your name into the form, then clicking on the suggested autofill. If the autofill doesn’t work correctly, you’ll may want to copy and paste from Step 1, above, or enter the information manually. (As far as I can tell, Firefox always works.)</li>

<li>If the official’s site uses a “topic” or “category” dropdown, choose the closest matching topic.</li>

<li><strong><span style=”color:#000; font-weight:900;”>Click twice</span></strong> on <strong><span style=”color:#000; font-weight:900;”>Copy subject</span></strong>, then <strong><span style=”color:#000; font-weight:900;”>click twice</span></strong> on where it should go, and paste it into place.</li>

<li><strong><span style=”color:#000; font-weight:900;”>Click twice</span></strong> on <strong><span style=”color:#000; font-weight:900;”>Copy message</span></strong>, then <strong><span style=”color:#000; font-weight:900;”>click twice</span></strong> on where it should go, and paste it into place.</li>

<li>Click <strong>Send</strong> on the message form.</li>

<li>Close the official’s form.</li>

</ol>

<p> To send the message to another congress member, repeat from Step 3. For a different message, repeat from Step 2.</p>

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end_iran_war: {

subject: “End the Iran War”,

body:

“I am writing as your constituent to urge you to act immediately to end the Iran war and prevent further escalation.\n\n” +

“This war risks a wider regional conflict, threatens American service members, harms civilians, and undermines international stability. Congress must not allow any president to continue or expand war without clear authorization, accountability, and a serious diplomatic strategy.\n\n” +

“Please:\n” +

“• Support legislation to end unauthorized hostilities against Iran.\n” +

“• Oppose any funding or authorization that expands the war or ccontinues the blockade.\n” +

“• Reassert Congress’s constitutional war powers.\n” +

“• Support diplomacy, de-escalation, and humanitarian protections for civilians.\n\n” +

“Please tell me what specific actions you will take to end this war and prevent further escalation.”

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subject: “End Trickle-Down Economics and Restore Highly Progressive Taxes”,

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“For decades, we have been told that tax cuts and special breaks for the wealthy and large corporations would eventually “trickle down” ” +

“to everyone else. That promise has not been kept. Inequality has grown, while many families struggle with wages that do not keep up with costs.\n\n” +

“Trickle-down economics has shifted an enormous share of national income and wealth upward, so that half the people now have only 3% of the nation’s wealth.\n\n” +

“Please:\n” +

“• Restore strongly progressive income tax rates on very high incomes.\n” +

“• Close loopholes and shelters that let the ultra-wealthy and large corporations avoid paying their share.\n” +

“• Strengthen taxes on large inheritances, capital gains, and wealth at the very top.\n” +

“• Enforce existing tax law with adequate IRS resources.\n” +

“• Use the revenue to invest in education, health care, infrastructure, clean energy, and good jobs.\n\n” +

“Broad prosperity fueled by highly progressive taxation is better for our democracy and our economy than concentrated wealth at the top. ” +

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“• Back strong disclosure rules so voters can see who is funding political advertising and “dark money” groups.\n” +

“• Strengthen public financing and anti-corruption safeguards that amplify ordinary citizens.\n” +

“• Support reforms that reduce dependency on large donors (including stronger limits and enforcement where constitutionally permissible).\n\n” +

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“I ask you to:\n” +

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“• Vote to convict in the Senate to make accountability real and durable.\n\n” +

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restore_voting_rights_act: {

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subject: “AI must not become a propaganda tool”,

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“When AI gives slanted answers, leaves out important facts, favors the powerful, or presents bias as neutral truth, it becomes a propaganda tool. That is a threat to democracy, education, and free thought.\n\n” +

“People have a right to know when information systems are influencing beliefs instead of serving truth. AI systems that affect public understanding should be subject to transparency, independent review, and clear public standards. We need safeguards against manipulation, hidden bias, and the quiet steering of public opinion.\n\n” +

“Please support strong public protections for transparency and accountability in artificial intelligence. AI should help people think more clearly, not mislead them or manage what they believe.”

protect_social_security: {

subject: “Protect Social Security and Medicare”,

body:

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“• Support fair revenue measures so the programs remain strong for current and future beneficiaries.\n” +

“• Protect Medicare benefits and improve access and affordability.\n\n” +

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subject: “Tax the Hyper-Rich to Fight Climate Change and Rebuild America”,

body:

“The climate crisis is already harming communities across the country. We need rapid emissions reductions and resilient infrastructure — and we must fund it responsibly.\n\n” +

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“• Invest in clean energy, grid modernization, energy efficiency, and public transit that create good jobs.\n” +

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protect_reproductive_freedom: {

subject: “Protect reproductive freedom nationwide”,

body:

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“Religious freedom and pluralism: Americans hold sincere, conflicting religious beliefs about when personhood begins and what moral duties pregnancy imposes. ” +

“Government should not impose one sectarian doctrine as law in a religiously diverse nation.\n\n” +

“Public health and human rights: Health care decisions should be made by patients in consultation with clinicians — not politicians. ” +

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“Please support federal legislation that establishes clear nationwide protections, including contraception access and emergency care for pregnancy complications. ” +

“Please tell me what specific bills you will support and what actions you will take.”

icc_accountability_netanyahu: {

subject: “Condemn Netanyahu for his war crimes and crimes against humanity. Align U.S. policy with international humanitarian law”,

body:

“Please condemn Netanyahu for his war crimes and crimes against humanity. Do not undermine the legitimate processes of the International Criminal Court.\n\n” +

“In addition, please require U.S. policy — especially arms transfers — to comply with international humanitarian law and credible end-use monitoring.\n\n” +

“Please oppose efforts to obstruct investigations or accountability, and support transparent reporting to Congress on compliance and civilian-protection measures.”

humanitarian_aid_palestinians: {

subject: “Ensure urgent humanitarian aid reaches Palestinians”,

body:

“Please use U.S. diplomatic and oversight leverage to ensure sustained humanitarian access for Palestinian civilians — food, clean water, medical supplies, ” +

“shelter support, and protection for aid workers.\n\n” +

“Support robust monitoring and clear, verifiable benchmarks to ensure that aid reaches people quickly, at scale, and without political delay.\n\n” +

“Please tell me what concrete steps you will take to expand humanitarian access and protect civilians.”

condition_offensive_weapons_ceasefire: {

subject: “Condition offensive weapons transfers on verified ceasefire compliance and protection of civilians”,

body:

“Please suspend transfers of offensive weapons and munitions unless there is a verified, durable ceasefire framework being followed by all parties and ” +

“credible compliance with international humanitarian law.\n\n” +

“Maintain only narrowly tailored defensive support as appropriate, and require transparent end-use monitoring and public reporting to Congress.\n\n” +

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We have the power: we have the vote.

…………………………………………

Our most urgent priorities are:

Remove Trump from office. — As Alexander Hamilton explained in Federalist No. 65, impeachable offenses “relate chiefly to injuries done immediately to the society itself.” Trump used trickle down economics to continue the transfer of trillions of dollars from the working class to the rich. His tariffs make the injury still worse. He should be impeached for that. Absolutely. No further crimes necessary.
End Rule by money — The Supreme Court’s Citizens United ruling opened the door to unlimited independent election spending, letting extreme wealth buy outsized influence. It must be overruled.
End trickle-down economics (restore highly progressive taxation) to
- improve wealth distribution
- get benefits like the people in happier nations enjoy (we rank 24th in happiness), even though we are among the richest nations.
- responsibly fund the government
- meet our responsibilities as a great nation

……………………………………….

Unity – So Congress listens

We can quickly take the government back from special interests and billionaire-funded influence.

We have the numbers — now let’s show our power. Imagine if just 50 people today each email their members of Congress and then forward this message to 50 friends and tomorrow, every recipient follows suit, and the process repeats, by the end of the week Congress would be flooded with hundreds of millions of messages

Even if some people share it with fewer contacts, the exponential growth will still send an unmistakable message.

Please share this information using social media, email, flyers, conversations and rally signs:

No kings — Overrule Citizens United — End Trickle-Down

We have the power: we have the vote.

Our most urgent priorities are:

Unity – So Congress listens

We can quickly take the government back from special interests and billionaire-funded influence.

Let’s make it happen in time to

turn the next “No Kings” rally

into a celebration!