Take advantage of the Activism Toolbox, a superb resoruce authored by AMSA National, for all those interested in taking their support to the next level and actively joining the campaign for universal healthcare in California.

Here you will find comprehensive resources for organizing and executing a strategic campaign. These documents provide step-by-step guides to organizing around an issue, creating influential and effective lobbying materials, and getting the message out to those who will effect change.

You will need to look up your legislators' contact information in order to successfully complete some of the listed initiatives. The Project Vote Smart website is a great resource for finding the desired data.

Letter-Writing Campaigns
A letter writing campaign is an easy, effective advocacy tool by which a group of constituents voice their opinions about specific issues.

Telephone Campaigns
A telephone campaign is a better lobbying technique than letter writing, petitioning, or emailing. Speaking to an actual living, breathing human being will do wonders in getting your message heard by those who make the policies.

Petitions
Petitions are a quick way to raise awareness on an issue in which other writing campaigns are too difficult to organize. Letter-writing campaigns are more effective, but if you cannot get one organized, a petition drive is better than nothing.

Organizing a Lobby Day
The American Medical Student Association has had a long history of political activism. We believe that it is necessary to work with legislators to create a healthcare delivery system that is optimal for both patients and physicians.

Lobbying Tips
To make health care reform a reality, you must convince legislators that your position makes sense. Visiting a legislator is an essential tactic for furthering your campaign. Lobby visits can be made on the local, state, or national level, depending on the particular issue you are supporting.