Why We Call
why we canvass
We knock doors with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who powerfully explains to use why canvassing is the most important tool in our electoral toolbox.
Why We Call Albany
Emmy nominee William Jackson Harper and Senators Myrie, Gianaris, Salazer and Ramos help us understand why it’s so important to call your State reps and how your call can have a big impact.
Why We Call Congress
Need a reminder about “Why We Call?” Check out our video featuring Geneva Carr (“Bull”) and Steven Boyer (“Trial & Error”) that explains why every constituent can and should call their elected officials.
Here is the entirety of our series Why We Call, featuring Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, Reps. Nydia Velazquez, Yvette Clarke, and Hakeem Jeffries, Special Assistant to Senator Schumer, Steve Barton, and Rep.Clarke's Communications Director, Patrick Rheaume. Hear directly from three Members of Congress and two staffers about why your calls, letters, questions at townhalls matter to them and are such a vital part of our democracy. Subscribe to our YouTube channel while you are there (once we reach 100 subscribers, we can get a custom URL).
senator kirsten gillibrand
Senator Charles E. Schumer
rep. clarke
REP. Jeffries
Rep. Velazquez
steve barton, special assistant to Sen. Schumer
Patrick rheuame, communications director for rep. clarke
Why We Call -- the Essay
Our very own Liat Olenick wrote a fantastic essay about why we ask you to keep calling your Members of Congress, even if you live in a "blue" state or district.
Need some motivation? Inspiration? Find it here on MEDIUM and on DAILY KOS!