Social Justice Program Actions
Week of August 5 - August 12, 2005
Example Letter to Rep. Dave Obey on Niger Crisis
Dear Rep. Obey,
Although I am not a member of your congressional district, I am proud to have
you represent Wisconsin, and Wisconsin values, in the U.S. House of
Representatives.
I urge you to use the power and influence of your position as ranking Democrat
on the House Appropriation Committee to increase and quicken the U.S. response
to the crisis facing Niger.
Sincerely,
(Your name and address)
Example Letter to U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on Niger Crisis
Dear Senator Feingold,
I am proud to represented in the U.S. Senate by someone with your knowledge
and understanding of African affairs. I know that you have been a leader
on bringing the U.S. to the Darfur Crisis. I now call on you to lead the U.S.
in a response to the crisis in Niger. Surely the U.S. can show the political
and moral will to end the suffering of the 3.6 million people in Niger who are
facing death by starvation.
Sincerely,
(Your Name and address)
These are examples. Please not that they recognize the leadership of both of
these Wisconsin representatives. The letters are short and personal.
Use them as you will - create your own - but raise your voice.
Contact Wendy Cooper for more information.
