#How to Make a Difference

[katiekeysburg]

How to get involved in US government action between elections

Every day now on my feed I see half a dozen petitions to sign to tell our elected leaders what they want. Which is fine--but it will have limited impact on the overall outcome. Don't forget to:

- Donate money to organizations that lobby on behalf of your cause. Volunteering for them is even better.

- Call, write and email your elected representatives and tell them in as much detail as you can what you do and do not find acceptable.

This includes not only the president and your state reps, but the members of the Congressional committees responsible for drafting your legislation. For example, any change to Obamacare will require action on the part of the Health, etc. committee. Here's a list of committees, clicking on a link will provide you with a list of bills under development for you to read and who to contact. Comments have the most impact when you read the bill and tell committee members exactly which parts to keep and which parts to delete--a hundred well written letters are more effective than 10,000 signatures on a petition.

https://www.congress.gov/committees

- When Congress votes on these bills, keep track of who votes for what. Inform your friends and neighbors of the outcome, and ask them if your representatives are doing a good job supporting their interests. Call, write and email your elected representatives and tell them how you felt about their vote!

- For cabinet and other political appointees, they will directly affect the day-to-day operations of their federal agencies, but they still have to meet the requirements of the law. Again, you can support or volunteer for organizations that enforce that law via lawsuits on federal action.

You should also comment on actions that are meaningful to you. All regulations are posted in a draft and final rulemaking to regulations.gov - review the list and find the agency responsible. Check their individual websites or call/email them and ask how to be more involved in the planning and implementation process for their actions.  They have a schedule for every action.   

Do your part to make this country what you want it to be.

[jamespauljones]

How To Make a Difference - Kate & Ella Robertson

Octopus Publishing - 2019

[thefanniestfic-blog]

If you're someone who is wondering how you can be an ally to black folks and the #blacklivesmatter movement here's a link that can help: http://www.maximummiddleage.com/right-now/alton-sterling-philando-castile-how-to-be-an-ally-to-black-people

[alliekatnine4]

70% of grain grown in the U.S. goes to animals in factory farms, and it takes 9(!)lbs for grain to produce just 1lb of meat. 9lbs of grain could feed WAY more people than 1lb of meat. And we have so much food going to animals JUST so YOU can have a steak or chicken or whatever on your plate. What if we had less animals being fed for YOUR selfish taste in food and more hungry kids and families being fed? In our country, in other 3rd world countries? How can people claim to care.... When they're not doing anything? Sharing a picture in Facebook and creating awareness DOESNT DO ANYTHING other than upset people. Not eating meat for one day a week creates less demand which means less animals to feed and more food for starving people. AND thanks to the rising amount of vegans/ vegetarians there are tons of meat substitutes so it's like your not even skipping a day! Just try!! Promise it won't disappoint.

[videojoeshows]

Can Volunteering Really Be This Fun? Cabo San Lucas How to Find the Void & Fill It

Can volunteering be this fun? Cabo San Lucas How to find the void & fill it is what this video is about. VideoJoe is out & about in Cabo San Lucas volunteering & filling the need as able. Making kids smile along the way is a good thing too! Can you be a volunteer right in your own neighborhood? Yes of course! Find a void & fill it that's all you need to do. Watch & learn as VideoJoeShows you what VideoJoeKnows...Can volunteering really be this fun? Cabo San Lucas How to find the void & fill it.   Awesome!

[whenthesandsrunout]

A petition to have Obama to place his Supreme Court nominee. The senate has wasted enough time. It's been 238 days since his nomination.

[simple-real-talk]

Activism nowadays - putting up a plaque changes nothing!! Without corresponding action the plaques you all endorse are pointless!!

[videojoeshows]

How to Make a Difference Cabo San Lucas

How to make a difference Cabo San Lucas is what this DIY howto video is about. VideoJoe is out & about in Cabo San Lucas making a difference. It's amazing what a little effort will do in people's lives. Making a difference is easy. You don't have to go to Cabo San Lucas to make a difference in someone's life. You can make a difference right in your own community. Just put your mind to it & you'll figure out something for sure. Watch & learn as VideoJoeShows you what VideoJoeKnows...How to make a difference even in Cabo San Lucas.   Nice!

[inspiredjourneys]

Why Bill and Melinda Gates Are So Inspiring

Why Bill and Melinda Gates Are So Inspiring

It is the very rich of the world that are able to make the most difference at the moment.

And while it is quite depressing to know that the 85 richest people in the world are as wealthy as the poorest half of the population.  It is nice to know that some of the rich people have good hearts, and are doing their best to make a difference.

Bill and Melinda Gates are two of those people. They seem…

[veteran-shipper]

Two great ways to help people

Personally, I think the suspended coffee idea is great, but only in a perfect world. It needs a little more thought behind just paying for an extra coffee and hoping that another person comes around asking. But, Spain has a great alternative idea:

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[videojoeshows]

Feeding the Kids of Los Cabos How to Make a Difference

Feeding the kids of Los Cabos How to make a difference is what this video is about. VideoJoe is out & about making more travel videos for you. This time he is in Cabo San Lucas Mexico & they are off bringing joy to some kids in Los Cabos. Can anybody make a difference in this world? Can you? Of course...it's easy! These kids get fed at least once per day by the choices of just one lady who decided she wanted to make a difference. Now there are volunteers who help her with feeding the kids of Los Cabos & now there is a foundation that also helps with the cost of purchasing food etc. so this lady can continue to make a difference in this world. Today VideoJoe wanted to see these kids of Los Cabos & bring this video to you which could give you an idea or two on how YOU can make a difference right where you are. Watch & learn as VideoJoeShows you what VideoJoeKnows...Feeding the kids of Los Cabos & How to make a difference.   Fun!