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How To Tips We believe that we CAN achieve a U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America that we can be proud of... but we have our work cut out for us! We must raise our collective voices in our communities, in the media, and to our policymakers. Don't worry if you have not visited your member of Congress or written a letter to the editor before. This section will provide you with some tips for successful activism. Take Action
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Ever wish the candidates would take a stand on the issues you care about? Ever wish you could make a greater impact than just casting a vote? Well, you can.
.jpg) Witness through Nonviolent Direct Action
Direct action is the strategic use of immediately effective acts, such as strikes, demonstrations, sit-ins, and more to achieve a political or social end.
 Witness to Congress
Taking action to influence legislation is one of the most important ways to change U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Members of Congress pay attention to their constituents, and you can have a valuable impact.
 Reaching the Media
The media has a massive influence on politics in the United States. We need to democratize our media, but as we do that we must also work with the media to broadcast the messages and values that are important to us. In this section, you will find useful tips on how to write op-eds, letters to the editors, and press releases, as well as links to information regarding media outreach.
 Organizing Locally
There are many ways that you can organize locally to change US policy toward Latin America. Local organizers play a key role in helping to educate members of the community, and community work with members of Congress and other elected officials helps strengthen the democratic process, ensuring that officials' positions reflect the values of their constituents.
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