Start reaching out!

Friends are each other's most persuasive messengers, but many of us are hesitant to reach out. This is totally normal! Talking to people is how we build power, and it's in the interest of the status quo to discourage that. The key is to reach out in ways that feel authentic and respectful of the relationship. In particular, this may mean first rebuilding relationships that have faded before talking about politics. That's okay. You can reach out more than once.

Label each person on your list of contacts using the categories below. Who do you want to reach out to first? Click the buttons below for tips on how to approach them.

NEW! The Democratic National Committee also has training and an app for reaching out to your friends in any state. Sign up for training here.