1. Participation in Government How do we make ourselves heard WITHOUT voting?

2. Litigation Take your issue to the courts! No majority necessary! Appeal to principles and or laws, not public opinion!

3. Protest Attention getting Low in cost Build sympathy to your cause Immediate response Let your viewpoint be known, not alienated from mainstream

4. Contacting Call, write, email Direct access to leaders Magnifies representation of issue (1 letter = 10 voters) Lets specific policy be addressed Can be done w officials OR the media

5. Campaigning/ Voter Registration Contact with potential policymakers Makes your individual interest become part of a larger cause Training ground for political process Learn how to canvass an area

6. Campaign Contributions Money = access Contributions are political free expression Makes your cause stronger, in the eyes of a candidate

7. Run for (or hold) a Political Office! DIRECT INFLUENCE ON POLITICAL DECISION MAKING YOU HELP SET POLICY AGENDA

8. Political Discussion Bring attention for your issues to others Persuade others to join in with your cause

9. Membership in a Political Organization Solidarity with others of like interests Magnifies your presence by adding numbers Specific to your cause