Use Your Superpower
Every American has a superpower: the power to make our government listen. Here's how to use it.
🦸 You Have a Superpower
You have a superpower. It's not flashy, but it's real and powerful. Your superpower is your voice in government.
When you call your representative, you're not begging. You're using your power. They work for you. You hired them with your vote. You can fire them with your vote. Between elections, you can tell them exactly what to do.
Big companies and lobbyists know this secret. They use their voices all the time. But here's what they don't want you to know: your voice is just as powerful. One call from a real voter matters more than a hundred form letters from lobbyists.
In many countries, speaking up to leaders can get you arrested. But in America, it's your right. That's what makes this your American superpower.
💪 The Why: What Actually Happens
Here's exactly what happens behind the scenes when you use your voice:
📊 Behind the Scenes:
When you call: Staff log it → Daily count → Report to official → If calls reach a certain number, it becomes a priority
When you write: Staff sort it → Personal letters get forwarded → Your story gets used in debates
When you show up: Officials notice → Media covers it → One person in a room = 100 emails
📈 Real Numbers:
• 100 calls can change one vote on an issue
• 1,000 calls can change a policy or move a bill forward
• Personal stories get quoted in speeches and used to convince other officials
Bottom line: Your voice isn't just heard. It's counted, tracked, and reported. It has real power.
🎯 Start Here: Your First 15 Minutes
Ready to use your superpower? Pick ONE action and do it today.
Find Your People
Look up who represents you at each level.
Why:You can't contact them if you don't know who they are.
Time:5 minutes
→ Find Them NowMake ONE Call
Call about one issue. Say: "I'm [name] from [city], and I want [official] to [action]."
Why:Staff count every call and report daily to officials.
Impact:100 calls can change a vote.
Save Their Info
Add your representatives' contact info to your phone.
Why:When something comes up, you can act right away.
Result:Your power is always in your pocket.
🗺️ Your Power Toolkit
Everything you need to find your representatives and track what they're doing.
Find Your Representatives
Not in Houston or Texas? Use USA.gov's tool to find officials anywhere in America.
⚡ Ready? Do This Right Now
Pick ONE thing. Do it today. That's how you start.
This is your superpower. Use it.