For example, if you live in Dallas and disagree with President Trump’s nominations, the site instructs you to call Senator John Cornyn<br />and say, “Hi, I’m a resident of Dallas and I would like Senator Cornyn to vote against President Trump’s nominations for his cabinet<br />And in an era that promises instant gratification — like cars, couriers<br />and food summoned to your driveway with the tap of a smartphone app — you might think tech is a quick and easy solution to becoming a political activist.<br />SAN FRANCISCO — No matter which political party you belong to, one thing is clear: Donald J. Trump’s presidency<br />has galvanized political activism to a level of passion not seen since the civil rights movement.<br />Beyond that, following your members of Congress is an important way to get deeper information,<br />says Indivisible, an activism guide published by former congressional staff members.<br />“Sitting behind your computer is not going to be as effective as showing up for people where they really<br />need it,” said Joshua Tauberer, the creator of GovTrack, a popular web tool for tracking legislation.<br />The site detects your location to identify your local representatives,<br />and then lists contact information and instructions on what to say about various issues to each lawmaker.
