Advocating through Social Media

How is Each Channel Used?

How are Legislators Using Social Media?

Keeping Up with Political Activity Communicating with Constituents Sharing What They Care About Debating Political Issues Sharing Public Appearances

How Can We Use Social Media to Advocate to and Engage Our Legislators?

A). “You’re not empowering anyone, in fact you are creating winners and losers, including many students with disabilities. That is not leadership. Do better.” B). “Thank you for working to empower all Tennesseans. For children with disabilities, this means strong public schools so that every student can have equal opportunities to succeed.

A). “Thank you for your work Representative A). “Thank you for your work Representative. I hope both sides are able to come to an agreement soon and hopefully this piece of legislation passes. Maybe to show your support you should give up your own paycheck during the shutdown? B). “All talk and no walk. If you’re really for this piece of legislation, you’d have already given up your paycheck during this shutdown.”

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