This document focuses on seeking to influence members of the Senate, who will soon vote on the Anti-Apartheid Act of 1985 (S 635). This document suggests components of a strategy for local activists to consider, including commemoration events of Soweto Day/Freedom Sunday on June 16 and Stop South African Massacres Coordinated Congressional Call-In Day on June 17; communicate with Senators directly at their public events; arrange delegations to meet Senators in their local offices; do letter-writing, post-card, or petition drives; make sure to inform local media of your activities and events; and consider demonstrations and civil disobedience at local offices of your Senators if they have not...
This document focuses on seeking to influence members of the Senate, who will soon vote on the Anti-Apartheid Act of 1985 (S 635). This document suggests components of a strategy for local activists to consider, including commemoration events of Soweto Day/Freedom Sunday on June 16 and Stop South African Massacres Coordinated Congressional Call-In Day on June 17; communicate with Senators directly at their public events; arrange delegations to meet Senators in their local offices; do letter-writing, post-card, or petition drives; make sure to inform local media of your activities and events; and consider demonstrations and civil disobedience at local offices of your Senators if they have not committed to co-sponsor the bill.
