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You and Your Legislator: Making Your Visit Work

At some point, every reader might think about visiting a state or national legislator to advocate for or against a position.  This brief feature is packed with suggestions readers can use to make the most of these visits -- and to make lasting impressions on lawmakers.  1285 words.  [Feature 0505]

You and Your Association: On Advocacy

In colorful "A to Z" format, this feature describes the powerful role trade associations play in advocating for the interests of members before government, the business community, and the public.  Easy to customize with examples from your association!  871 words.  [Feature 9923]

Make the Political Process Work for You

Do your readers know how to propose legislation?  Communicate effectively with elected officials?  Shape the implementation of laws after they're enacted?  This easy-to-understand primer on citizen-legislator relations in the U.S. answers these questions and more.  1447 words.  [Feature 9413]