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Engaging in meaningful actions, even with limited time, can contribute to social movements and help achieve the critical mass needed for change. Here are ten impactful activities you can undertake in just ten minutes each.

Contact Lawmakers

U.S. Capitol Switchboard: Dial (202) 224-3121 to reach the U.S. Capitol Switchboard. An operator can connect you directly to your Senator's or Representative's office. ONE phone call = 10 emails. Take 2 minutes and CALL. Please.

• Check or Update Your Voter Registration

• Action: Make sure you’re registered to vote (or update your info).

• Link: https://www.vote.org/

• You can do this in under 5 minutes—just enter your information.

1. Find Your Elected Officials

   • Action: Look up who represents you at the local, state, and federal levels.

   • Link: https://www.usa.gov/elected-officials

   • Having their contact info handy makes it easier to voice your concerns later.

2. Fact-Check a Headline or Claim

   • Action: Copy-paste a political claim you’ve seen on social media and see if it’s been fact-checked.

   • Link: https://www.factcheck.org/

   • This quick habit helps keep misinformation in check.

3. Skim an Upcoming Bill in Congress

   • Action: Spend five minutes looking at legislation being debated in Congress.

   • Link: https://www.congress.gov/

   • Search by topic (e.g., healthcare, environment) to see what’s on the table.

4. Sign a Petition for a Cause You Care About

   • Action: Find a petition on an issue that matters to you and add your signature.

   • Link: https://www.change.org/

   • A quick signature can show public support for important local or national issues.

5. Send a Brief Email to Your Senator or Representative

   • Action: Pick one issue and send a short email urging action or expressing support.

   • Link: https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

   • You can do the same for your House member via https://www.house.gov/representatives.

6. Read One Section of the U.S. Constitution

   • Action: Take five minutes to read (or refresh on) a specific article or amendment.

   • Link: https://constitution.congress.gov/

   • Understanding the framework of government empowers informed citizenship.

7. Visit the League of Women Voters Website

   • Action: Learn about nonpartisan voter education, or consider a quick donation.

   • Link: https://www.lwv.org/

   • They focus on fair elections and civic engagement.

8. Support a Government Watchdog Organization

   • Action: Read a short article on how they’re promoting accountability, and consider sharing it.

   • Link: https://www.commoncause.org/

   • Keeping officials accountable is critical—spreading the word takes just a few minutes.

9. Play a Quick Civic Education Game

• Action: Spend a few minutes with an interactive game that teaches about government.

• Link: https://www.icivics.org/games

• It’s a fun (and fast!) way to brush up on how government works.

By consistently dedicating brief periods to these actions, you contribute to the momentum of social movements and help build the collective power necessary for meaningful change