Backbone Campaign offers this combination of tools to respectfully create a dynamic relationship between representative and constituent.

Scroll down for links to download these free resources, and add creativity and humor to your citizen lobbying efforts.

SPINE THANK YOU CARD

Download Options:
One page form
Spine Postcards (2-per page) mail or hand deliver.
Large Format Spine Cards for office visits and special occasions

Use Spine Cards to encourage and thank your representatives. It is often most effective to thank them for one action/vote, and follow that with a request. Print Spine Cards on cardstock or normal paper then mail, email or hand deliver them to your elected representatives. Urge them to demonstrate the strength of their backbone and their commitment to progressive values. Remember these are the "Carrot," and the Spineless Citations the "Stick," so please keep these positive.

For snail mail to Congressmembers, we recommend sending to their LOCAL OFFICES, the address for which you can find on their web page.

This Backbone Campaign "Spine" card is a reproduction of a linoleum print by Vashon Island, WA artist Kim Newall. Thank you, Kim!

SPINELESS CITATION

Download Options:
One page form
Emailable Word.doc form
2-per page postcard for reprinting on cardstock: front and back

These citations are fun, attention-getting, and demonstrate the creative expansion of citizenship. Candidates often run for office as progressives to get grassroots support, but once in power, they their backbone becomes weak, and they forget their promises. The Spineless Citation is a tool to help citizens hold elected officials accountable to their platforms and promises. It is most effective to deliver the Citation during an in-person office visit (either at a local office or in DC), but sending via email or snail mail also works. (Filling out the Citation and posting on social media, while tagging the elected official can also get their attention!)

Share your Thank-N-Spank story and photos - fill out this Action Report or upload your photo/story on this Forum: http://BackboneCampaign.org/forum