WoLF Guide to Civic Engagement

Everything you need to know to start lobbying your local, state, or federal representatives on behalf of women’s rights.

 

Tools for lobbying your representatives
on behalf of women’s rights

We created this curriculum for women looking to start reaching out to their elected representatives on issues that matter to them.

 
 
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Introduction
Introduction

A note from WoLF’s Executive Director on the goals of this curriculum

The Federal Government
The Federal Government

The basics of the Federal Government

State Governments
State Governments

States have their own legislatures and courts

Types of Law, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights
Types of Law, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights

What is Administrative vs Constitutional law?

Bipartisanship in America
Bipartisanship in America

Recent accomplishments from working across the aisle

Local, State, and Federal Elections
Local, State, and Federal Elections

Parties, primaries, caucuses, and elections

How to Influence Legislation, and Why You Should Try
How to Influence Legislation, and Why You Should Try

How to start contacting your legislators

Additional Resources for Civic Engagement
Additional Resources for Civic Engagement

Further reading and watching

Glossary
Glossary

Common terms you may need to know

 
 
 
 
 

Downloadable templates

Use these sample letters, emails, and materials as
a starting point for your action

 
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Sample One-Pagers/Talking Points

 
 
 
 
 
 

Other Recommended Resources

Relevant printouts and research for lobbying on specific issues

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This guide was created largely by WoLF volunteers including Caitie Moon and Julie DeLisle, with original art by Kacie Mills. WoLF thanks everyone who contributed to make this resource possible!