In this moment of 2020, we are seeing unprecedented numbers of prolonged demonstrations in the streets – people demanding to make change to the systems of inequality and white supremacy that have been woven into the fabric of America. This struggle has been ongoing, and political engagement, demonstrations, education, and legal activism have been used together as strategies to bring about more just systems. This document is one more tool for people to use to expand civil liberties and civil rights in our society.

This toolkit is designed to share important information about how to access and influence your elected officials. Please take what is useful, share it with others, and use it to build a more equitable community.