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Advocacy Basics

Want to fight government secrecy and advocate for an open and accountable government but don't know how to start? This section provides you with information on how to use the basic tools of advocacy -- lobby visits, action letters and talking points.

General Lobby and Advocacy Information

State Advocacy Guides from NPAction.org
Effective Advocacy Checklist (pdf) by Advocacy Guru
An Advocacy Tutorial by AdVanced Consulting
Tips for creating a successful Lobby Campaign from weblobbying.com

Lobby Visits & Calls

Writing, Calling, or Visiting a Legislator or Policy Maker from So You Want to Make a Difference
Tips on Lobbying Congress from Yourcongress.com
Lobbying tips from the Empowerment Zone

Action Letters

How to Make Your Letters to Capitol Hill Count from the National Center for Public Policy Research
10 Tips for Writing Action Alerts from the Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives
Write a Powerful Letter from the Sierra Club

Talking Points

Tips for Effective Advocacy Talking Points

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