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Throughout 2006, faith leaders spoke before the Illinois Adequate Health Care Task Force in support of affordable quality health care for all in their state. Full transcripts of their testimony are available on the Campaign for Better Health Care website.
Using a Good Shepherd Lens is provided by the Sisters of the Good Shepherd to help advocates determine where they stand on an issue and what course of action they should take.
A resource provided by the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism to help synagogues understand their role in advocacy on social justice issues; a "hands-on guide that provides step-by-step advice about how to develop a process for taking policy positions and how to adopt and implement such positions."
Faith in Texas (F.I.T.) "How-To" Handouts
Resources produced by Texas IMPACT to help people of faith engage in voter registration, issue forums, working with lawmakers, developing congregational social justice ministry and more.
The "Public Policy Advocacy Guide" from the Wisconsin Council of Churches offers insights into why people of faith should be involved in advocacy and tips for being an effective advocate.
The Pennsylvania Council of Churches offers an important perspective on why personal contacts elected officials is the most effective form of advocacy.
A guide produced by the United Church of Christ to help reposition congregations for advocacy and action.
Tips from Faithful Reform in Health Care about how advocates can connect with people of faith and their leaders in their local communities.
Guidelines for planning, conducting, and following-up a meeting with a Member of Congress at his or her office
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