In this highly charged political environment, it is imperative (if not, at least extremely logical) that there should be a federal law mandating that a public e-mail address for each member of Congress is posted directly on the Congress.gov website. The Parliaments of Canada, the UK, and Ireland each have such mandatory listings. It is currently quite difficult to contact a member of Congress via e-mail if you are not in their district. It is no longer enough at this time in our history to allow these representatives to hide from all but their direct constituents. We ALL pay for their salaries, offices, and staff and many of their votes affect ALL of the nation. Why then should we not ALL be able to reach out to them to let them know our individual opinions? Let's join our English-speaking allies and allow the citizens of this nation to freely and easily contact ALL members of our Congress

Many Tennesseans are concerned about Senator Corker's recent support of nearly every cabinet nominee, including Betsy DeVos, Jeff Sessions, Rex Tillerson, Scott Pruitt and Tom Price, to name a few. It appears the Senator is placing GOP party wishes above the well-being of the people. We don't feel as though he is representing his constituents and would like the opportunity to express our concerns and hear more about his decision to vote 'yes' on these critical nominations, not to mention his plan forward.

The recess is February 18-26, and Senator Flake has not yet planned a town hall during that time. We have been leaving voicemails, sending emails and letters, and talking to his office staff, and now we want to talk to him. Please sign and let him know that we, his employers, would like to talk to him.

I think Rep. King has a promoted a negative stereotype towards Muslims. He has not spoken out against the anti-American rhetoric of this Administration. His silence is deafening regarding some of the outlandish words and actions of this President. I have not been personally affected by any of the policies promoted and supported by Mr. King.

In order to further strive for a more perfect Union, the State of California intends to strengthen voter participation and honor our constitutionally given right, by enshrining the day we participate in our most sacred civic duty. By acknowledging the importance of voting as the very foundation of a healthy democracy, and actively safeguard election days solely for that purpose, ensuring that all registered citizens who wish to participate will have an entire day to do so, with the least possible obstacles or disincentives.

Senator McConnell refused to do his job as a U.S. Senator and encouraged other senators to shirk their responsibilities when he refused to hold hearings on Judge Merrick Garland. This week he impeded the proper functioning of the Senate when he moved to have Senator Elizabeth Warren permanently silenced and excluded from the debate on the candidacy of Sen. Jeff Sessions for U.S. Attorney General. Senator Warren was silenced because she was reading a relevant letter from Coretta Scott King on the many reasons Jeff Sessions should not be given a position of power. If you are willing to sign this petition, please note if you are a resident of a state near to Kentucky or if you had planned to travel to Kentucky before you read about Senator McConnell's undemocratic actions.

John Faso has refused to schedule a town hall meeting that is free and open to the public. His constituents were so angry that they marched to his house! Citizen Action asked him to hold a meeting but he has not scheduled one. He needs to face us and hear us so that we know he is working for us!

We need to make sure that our elected officials know their constituents concerns so they can represent them in Washington.

Our representatives work for us. Therefore, a vital part of representative democracy is public meetings in which members of the public get to talk face-to-face to their elected representatives in real time and get face-to-face answers to their questions. However, as opposition to the Trump administration grows louder, and representatives get uncomfortable, more representatives are choosing not to host these kinds of events at all. This is not okay. Representatives MUST be held to account by directly facing the people that their actions affect. Demand that they fulfill their duties to constituents. Demand that they listen.

I am a registered voter in New York's 19th District who wants his voice heard by his representative.

The people of the 19th district would like a chance to address Rep. John Faso respectfully in person, in order to better understand his positions under an administration that may not reflect the political and ethical philosophy of many in the 19th. district.

The week of February 18-26 is the first congressional recess of the 115th Congress, and for many of us, the first opportunity since Trump took office to speak directly with our members of Congress--without having to worry about going to voicemail. This is the perfect time to ask the questions that we, as constituents, deserve answers to and to demonstrate that tolerance of Trump's attacks on our health care, our communities, and our democracy are unacceptable and politically toxic. Will you sign this petition to encourage Senator Murkowski to meet with her constituents during this congressional recess?