Tomorrow is the 141st birthday of our namesake, Jeannette Rankin.  Her tireless work for peace and justice and her courage to stand for what is right – even if that meant standing alone, continues to inspire us. But I imagine she would not want us to stop at inspiration alone.

Re-election depends on votes, so anyone who can influence voters is of great importance to a Congressman. If you let your Representatives and Senators know you can influence more votes that your own, it will make a difference in their attitude – and in the attitude of the people in their offices who read the mail!