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I've been writing to my senators, congressman, and governor and you should too

After the midterm election results, I've felt a bit reinvigorated about participating in political discourse. I'm trying not to feel too optimistic as I've been disappointed before, but it almost feels like we can actually change things or at least influence them to some degree. I've been writing to my senators, congressman, and/or governor on a near daily basis about a variety of issues. I don't know if it gets me put on a list or something to contact them so frequently, but it's an outlet for me so I don't currently intend to stop. I'm not writing about the same thing over and over again, it's a new topic every day, so I'm hoping each inquiry is treated separately because of that. Today's inquiry had to do with supporting Chris Van Hollen for senate majority leader. I really don't want Chuck Schumer to be in that role, and I'm hoping with enough pressure, we can get someone different. I'll share what I sent and I encourage you t...