Grassroots Toolkit

The work of FCNL's network across the country makes our lobbying in Washington, DC much more powerful and effective. Find out what people across the country are doing, and see our suggestions for how you can take effective action on the issues you care about.

How to Make Peace an Election Issue in 2008

Members of Congress and candidates for the presidency need to hear popular support for changing policies in Washington. You can help change the debate in Congress by changing the debate in the 2008 elections.

• Find sample questions to ask candidates in FCNL's questions for candidates brochure (PDF). Don't miss the opportunity to ask the candidates how they will address the issues you care about if they're elected.
• Find out what the major presidential candidates say about Iraq, Iran, and nuclear weapons.
• Find more tips on how to make peace an election issue.

How to Have a Successful Lobby Visit

Meeting with members of Congress or their staff and developing a personal relationship are the most effective ways to influence the legislators' position on an issue. Find out eight tips for a successful lobby visit (PDF).

More information on

• meeting with members of Congress
• scheduling a lobby visit

How to Lobby by Email, Phone, Letter, or Fax

How can you increase the chances that your communication will be noticed among the thousands of messages that come into congressional offices each month? Find out FCNL's tips on communicating with Congress (PDF).

Use FCNL's action center to email or fax your members of Congress directly and find sample messages on FCNL's priority issues.

More information on

• Writing letters to Congress
• Lobbying by phone

Reviewed: 12/18/2007

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