Lobbying refers to the process of influencing government officials to create or implement a law based on political, business, ideological, advocacy, or religious matters. Some of the lobbyists, especially for business purposes, invest a lot of money throughout the process of persuading a lawmaker to take action. However, in terms of political action in America, lobbying can be free but requires a lot of work to hear the voice of the unheard masses.
- Establish your ideology or advocacy
For instance, if you are advocating for civil or human rights, strengthen your belief system and what you want to accomplish. You have to be well-versed with the human rights article, human rights violations, human rights laws, or anything you want to lobby to be more convincing and successful. - Know the right timing to lobby
You can lobby anytime, but the post-election period is the most ideal time to lobby your mayor, governor, or congressional representative. If you’ve been active in supporting a political candidate, this is the right time for you to have a conversation with that government official about your proposed law or program. - Get more support
This is especially important if you have no monetary budget. You have to get more individuals from various sectors to help you voice any grievances or concerns related to your advocacy. Create a bigger network of like-minded people who can back you up in your campaign. For example, you can find readers of the Revitalize Book in America who are active in supporting the action to renew our faith in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and related materials.
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