In general, many elected officials want to hear primarily from their own constituents. These are the folks for whom they work directly, but that doesn't mean that anyone who is a registered voter in the state can not contact them. They do work for all of us, especially in the Senate. So, I would encourage any registered PA voter to contact al of the Senators listed. They are making decisions that affect every single one of us who live and work here, so we have a right to contact them.

I think this is especially true given the nature of Eichelberger's legislation. The goal of it is to write discrimination into the State's constitution. That isn't just a simple bill being passed!

So here is my suggestion for Everyone who is a registered voter in the state of PA:
1) Phone all of these co-sponsors of the legislation and express your concern about this legislation. I'll say more about how to handle this call in a minute.

2) Write personal letters to your own state senator, and ask him/her to oppose this legislation.

3) Pick 2 or more other PA senators, and write personal letters to them and ask them to oppose the legislation.

Phone call etiquette:
Do not raise your voice, do not be negative, or disrespectful. Simply state who you are and express that you feel that writing discrimination into the constitution would be wrong, and that it hurts all Pennsylvanians.

Personal Letters:
Do not send a form letter! Simply type or hand write a short note of 100-600 words, and express why you feel about writing discrimination into the PA constitution.

Letter writing parties:
Get together with a handful of your friends, and spend a few hours writing letters.

The best thing that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and supportive allies can do is get 3, 4, or more letters to every single PA Senator! If that happens, our voice will truly be heard!