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Get Political 

Actions you can undertake within your political ecosystem to have a meaningful impact on the the COVID-19 Pandemic

We believe that an engaged citizenry, informed, passionate and respectful, is essential not only for our democratic process, but also to achieve result that reflect the “common good” and achieve greatness for our nation.

The Get Political section helps you learn the issues and the skills needed to participate in the deliberate process of demanding solutions from our political representatives. The resources in this section will help you track regulators and other public servants responsible for shaping our healthcare system – and hold them accountable.

 

Goals:

  • to help you make sure your political input counts and help you exercise your civic duty locally and nationally.

  • to help all of us achieve a healthy political system that enables all of us to achieve Optimal Wellness and to reach our bio-psycho-social-spiritual potential

 

 

An engaged citizenry, participating in a process driven by values of “shared recognition of our common humanity” and compromise, is an antidote to the current toxic conversation. Make sure your political input count, get political exercise your civic duty locally and nationally.

 

The people's Commission to the Evolving Coronavirus and Covid 19. 

 

How do I fit into the political ecosystem?

 

In order to actively participate in our politics, locally, state and nationally (Globally) we need to be informed about political and public institutions, our representatives and other government officials. My Political Ecosystem provides easy access to your specific ecosystem from local to national as well at the tools to actively participate in our democracy.

 

Stakeholders and Ecosystem  

 

 

Citizen Tool Box 

 

Using My Political Toolbox to achieve optimal political well-being  

Current technology allows us to rewire the body politic through information technology. These tools allow unprecedented opportunity to get access to information, mobilize, challenge misinformation provide for a more deliberative dialogue.

 

Citizen Tool Box  

 

 

Use the Checklist

 

Being a citizen is challenging and complex. Checklists have been used to improve outcomes in various fields. We introduce the checklists to facilitate taking action and interact with various stakeholders. Developing a checklist is a continuous process. The various checklists will be made public and improved upon as we go along with The Coronavirus and COVID-19 Pandemic. 

Checklist 

 

 

City and County  

 

 

States  https://www.gospeakupamerica.com/endcoronavirus

 

Federal 

 

 

Citizenism: My Political Toolbox

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Citizenism builds of The Medical Case Presentation structure as an organizing framework for a citizen-oriented treatment plan that provides a comprehensive, multi stakeholder and multi-phase road map for citizen involvement in their political ecosystem.

 

Make Your Voice Heard

Information Sources 

Media 

Personal Experience 

Freedom of Information (FOIA)

Open Government 

 

The following are general resources that may be useful to you in your efforts to take part in your political ecosystem.

  • Freedom of Information 

  • Petition

  • Letter to Editor 

  • Join an Organization

  • ASK THEM  (Project of the Participatory Politics Foundation)

 

Contact Federal Elected Officials

 

  • President Donald Trump and the White House

    • Contact the White House.

  • U.S. Senators

    • Contact your state’s senators in the U.S. Senate.

  • U.S. Representatives

    • Contact your representatives in the U.S. House of Representatives.

 

Contact State Elected Officials

 

  • State Governors

    • Contact your state governor.

  • State Legislators

    • Find the names and current activities of your state legislators.

 

Contact Local Elected Officials

 

  • Local Elected Officials

    • Get contact information for mayors of U.S. cities and other local government representatives.

 

Communicating Effectively with Elected Officials

 

  • Learn how to communicate effectively with your elected leaders .

  • See examples of letters written to elected officials on various issues .

Ben Franklin Circles | Transform Your Life, Transform Your World

In 1727 Franklin formed the Junto, a weekly mutual-improvement club made up of individuals with an array of interests and skills. Founding father, master inventor: Benjamin Franklin was also a pioneer of self-improvement.

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The Citizen University

We and our many partners and collaborators are sparking a bottom-up renewal of civic faith and civic power in our country.

 

 

How to Participate in Politics

Ian Prasad Philbrick and David Leonhardt

When it comes to politics, Americans have become pretty pessimistic. People don’t trust the political parties. Voter turnout is mediocre. Cynicism and polarization are rampant. But this pessimism belies a truth: Individual Americans have more political power than they realize.

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How to Get Involved, Politically

There are many ways to make your voice heard, protesting included. Here’s an overview of your options.

Your Citizen Toolbox for the 21st Century  

 

  • Learn about public policy associated with pain and opioids 

  • Learn about the posisiton of your political epresentatives 

  • Contact the media 

  • Review the political action checklist 

 

Public Consultation Europian Union 

 

All EU and non-EU citizens and stakeholders are welcome to contribute to this consultation. Contributions are sought from individuals, local, regional and national authorities, international and regional organisations, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, academic institutions, third countries, social partners and civil society.

 

Stakeholder Contact: 

 

Get Politcal with the Drug Policy Alliance  

 

Congressional Representatives

 

Carry our message directly to their members of congress about needed change in policy and legislation to stem the national epidemic of opioid addiction. For those supporters planning to contact their members of congress, we offer the following guidance:

 

Call the office of your US Senators or member of the House of Representatives and request a brief amount of time to discuss the opioid epidemic and its impact on you and/or your family.

 

 

  • State your name and where you live.

  • Ask for a face-to-face meeting with your member of congress. Do not be disappointed if the Senator or Representative is unavailable and you are assigned a staff member . Congressional staff are important allies in conveying messages to your member.

  • If provided a meeting time, be prompt, be brief and be polite. Dress appropriately.

  • At the meeting with the member or designated representative, explain you have come to Washington, DC to ensure that the federal government does more to stem the tide of the epidemic before us.

  • Share the ideas outlined which will help raise awareness, reduce opioid overprescribing, enhance treatment for our loved ones and save lives.

  • Tell them you want your member of congress’ support.

  • Leave a copy of the platform after you have concluded your discussion.

  • Thank the member or staff member for their time.

  • Let us know if you had a successful meeting with your representative click here


 

City and County  

Learn about the healthcare system 

 

Hospitals and physicians  (Checklist)

  • Contact hospital Chairman of the Board: Letter

  • Contact Medical Associations , Dental

  • Personal Letter to physicians

    • Educate Clinicians:

    • Work on training future professionals—in law, nursing, pharmacy, social work, student affairs and medicine—because it all starts there;

  • Set up day of information in hospitals

  • Grand rounds

  • Public Reporting (link to blog)  

Comprehensive plans for addressing The Coronavirus and COVID-19 Pandemic:

Insurance Companies:

  • Review coverage

  • Regulations

  • Etc.

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