5 Calls (https://5calls.org/) is a non-profit platform that empowers U.S. constituents to make a political impact by calling their legislators about important issues. Below is a summary of the site’s main features and current issues.
How It Works
- Find your legislators: Enter your location to get contact information for your representatives.
- Pick an issue: Choose from a list of current issues that need public advocacy.
- Call scripts: Get talking points and scripts to use when calling your legislators.
- Track your impact: The site tracks call statistics and provides an interactive dashboard to show advocacy data.
Current Issues Needing Calls
- Oppose a Blank Check Federal Budget Deal (Gov Shutdown)
- Restore Federal Funding for Public Broadcasting
- Extend the Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits
- End Trump’s Dictator Rule
- Protect Funding and Access to Gender-Affirming Care
- Protect Public Lands, End the Park Ranger Shortage
- Investigate the Abuse and Disappearance of ICE Detainees
- Stop the Trump Administration from Eliminating the Chemical Safety Board
- Restore CFPB Funding to Protect Consumers from Wall Street Fraud
- Stop the Assault on Our Freedom of Speech
- Investigate the Trump Administration’s Extrajudicial Killings
- End the War and Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
- See all 52 issues
Official Apps
- App Name (iOS & Android): 5 Calls: Contact Your Congress
- iOS: Download from the App Store
- Android: Download from Google Play
- Windows: There is currently no official Windows app; use the website for desktop access.
Additional Features
- State-level advocacy: Help track and write calls for all 50 states.
- Share 5 Calls: Download printable cards and posters, or purchase merchandise.
- Newsletter: Subscribe for weekly updates on new issues.
Resources
5 Calls is a 501(c)4 non-profit. Over 10 million calls have been made so far. Join and make your voice heard!