Advocacy Opportunities

CRLN members work with their legislators to create U.S. policies that work for peace and justice in our hemisphere. By advocating on behalf of the poor majorities in Latin America, CRLN members model active, engaged civic responsibility and call our government to accountability for its policies. Through their advocacy activities, CRLN members build democracy, both here and abroad.

Below are current advocacy opportunities and resources for CRLN members:

Act Now!

Below are items that you can take action on NOW! If you need help on finding the appropriate people to call or other information, please see the "Advocacy Resources" section below.

Call Congress! Co-sponsor HR 4645-Travel to Cuba!

Sign Petition t o President Obama! Close the SOA!

Call your Senators! Support the TRADE Act!

Current legislative summaries and co-sponsors

These are the bills that CRLN and our allies are currently working on in the 111th Congress. If your Representative or Senator is currently not a co-sponsor, call them today!

HR 874/S 428-Freedom to Travel to Cuba

HR 4645-Travel to Cuba and Export Reform

HR 2567-Suspending Operations at SOA/WHINSEC

HR 3012/S 2821-The TRADE Act

HR 4321-Comprehensive Immigration Reform

HR 1751/S 729-The DREAM Act

HRes 1224-Support for Colombia's Internally Displaced Persons

Colombia Resources

Honduras Resources

Advocacy Resources

Below are general resources on how to find your representative, what to say and do in a call or meeting, and how to follow-up on your meeting. If you have any other questions, feel free to call or email Erin Armstrong at (773) 293-2964 or earmstrong@crln.org.

Advocacy 101-Learn the basics of the legislative process

Lobbying Hints and Tips-From LAWG and WOLA