Category: Resources

  • RTRI Information

    RTRI Information

    RTRI = Release Time for Religious Instruction Sample Letter to share with Oldham County Schools Board Members and Staff. The Kentucky Citizens for Democracy has shared the following emails with Oldham County Schools board members and the superintendent. We encourage Oldham County residents to sign this petition, which will be shared with the school board…

  • A User’s Guide For Quality Media – What to check out – What to avoid

    A User’s Guide For Quality Media – What to check out – What to avoid

    It wasn’t that many years ago that individuals got their news from just a handful of sources: the three major corporate news stations (NBC, CBS, and ABC), their local paper, and some of the larger-known publications around the country, like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.  Today, there are not…

  • Calling Your Elected Official: Effective Way to Influence

    Calling Your Elected Official: Effective Way to Influence

    Getting Organized— Half the Battle! Depending on your level of desired engagement with elected officials, gather the names and phone numbers of the individuals with whom you want to engage. From your local school board to your senators in DC, take time to create a list of these individuals. Add them to your phone contact…

  • Why Calls Matter

    Why Calls Matter

    5 Calls: An App to Help Call Your Officials Background:  This free app helps walk you through the process of calling your elected officials. It was created in 2017 by a married couple who wanted to help people engage with their government. Based on your zip code, your legislators will automatically be chosen and then…