There have been many adhoc outreach efforts aimed at raising awareness among congressional reps (in the Senate & House) as to the events unfolding in Syria. There has not been however, a national campaign aimed at mobilizing the Syrian-American community and allies across the nation to push a consistent narrative with them.
The result of which has led to a tops-down, fragmented engagement with elected officials, that has enabled neo-conservatives and regime apologists to drive the narrative of what the US role should be in support for the revolution.
Therefore, while congressmen/ women are back in their home states for the month of August we are launching a national effort to ensure all of them receive policy points on how US should engage Syria.
Every single one of you has a role to play in this campaign! Please see below for immediate steps:
- Our Policy on what the US role should be: Please download our Policy Brief to familiarize yourself with the 5 key points (also points can be found here)
- Call your elected rep and let them know that you, as a concerned citizen, want the US to take a role in support of the revolution.
- Note: Every elected rep will be receiving this same packet from us over the next few days (by email/ mail). Make sure to reiterate the 5 points in the policy paper to them
- Meet with your representative. All elected officials will be back in their home states during the month of August - make sure you meet with them to educate them on whats happening in Syria. Here is a guide on how to setup these meetings. Please also send us an email so we can connect you with others in your district to join you in these meetings
- Share this with EVERYONE! We need to ensure that EVERY elected rep hears from all of us, and that it CRYSTAL CLEAR to them what the US role should be
