ACTION IDEA #1:

CONTACT CONGRESS

Tell your Representatives to demand the stopping of U.S. base construction in Henoko

Source: Ryukyu Shimpo, 5/18/2019

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Action #1: Submit online letters to Congressional Representatives of your area. Urge them to take your demands to stop the base construction in Henoko to the larger Congress.  

• Time needed to complete: 5 minutes

• DO:

  • Click HERE to go to Friends of the Earth's online letter-writing campaign. Use the pre-filled option or personalize your message. 

  • Share widely with your community and network. 

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Action #2: Write a personalized letter to your Congressional Representatives.

• Time needed to complete: 15 minutes

• DO:​

  • Click HERE to find your House Representatives by zip code.

  • Click HERE to find your Senate Representatives by state.

  • See bottom of this page for example letter by Jan Gillespie of Portland, Oregon.

Action #3: Post and share your personalized letter to your friends, family, and community.

• Time needed to complete: 5 minutes​

• DO:

  • Post and share your letter with others on social media.

  • Tag "#riseforhenoko" on your posts to share messages of solidarity.​

EXAMPLE LETTER (Action #2) to Congressional Representatives by Jan Gillespie of Portland, Oregon:

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