I started using the 5 Calls app this week to call my Senators and Congresswoman to register my outrage at the steps taken recently by our government.  For a very busy person like me, this app was a direct solution for helping me make time to participate in democracy by voicing my opinion to my elected officials.

I believe the non profit organization running this program started as a website and grew into a phone app. See the website here: https://5calls.org/

Scroll to the bottom of their home page to see the links to Google Play and Apple store to download the app to your phone, or go to your phone’s own app for Google Play or Apple Store.

The app gives you this:

• a list of the hot topics (they have 24 topics listed now)
• a summary with links to news articles about each topic
• upon entering your zip code, the app gives you the direct phone numbers for your 2 Senators and 1 Congressperson!  It offers both their DC office and multiple local offices.
• a script you can use to voice your opinion about the topic
  • Naturally, you can choose to say whatever you want to, but this script is a GREAT way to get started when you speak.
  • This script was SO HELPFUL to me! It helped me focus on what to say when my call was answered.

Consider also their reasoning for why phone calls are the most effective way to influence our congresspeople: https://5calls.org/why-calling-works/ 

This is a FREE app that has HELPED me! Please join me in using it to participate in our democracy!