Activist Resources

It's time we ensure health and long-term financial security for all. That's why we're leading Divided We Fail, an initiative to give voice to millions of Americans who are tired of letting Washington gridlock stand in the way of affordable, quality health care and long-term financial security.

Your participation and involvement will help determine how quickly we address America's health and financial security challenges. Since you know your community best, you should be creative and use the most effective tactics you feel will engage your friends and neighbors.

Here are the ways you can help:

• Announcements - Make a Divided We Fail announcement to local organizations.
• Letters to the editor - Write letters to the editors of local newspapers.
• Web activism - Use the power of the internet to spread Divided We Fail messages.
• Debate watching party - Invite friends to watch and discuss televised debates.
• House party - Talk about Divided We Fail issues with family and friends.
• Visibility - Reach out to neighbors about Divided We Fail.
• Local resolution - Make your town a Divided We Fail community.

Please coordinate your efforts on Divided We Fail by contacting the AARP Office in your state and connecting with the Divided We Fail state manager. If you need special materials that you can't download and copy from the Divided We Fail website, ask your state Divided We Fail manager to send them to you. They'll be able to tell you what's available, how long it will take to order and ship the materials to you. In general, it's a good idea to request materials at least 2 weeks in advance of your local event.

We Want Your Feedback!

After you conduct an activity, no matter how large or how small, provide feedback about your efforts. Tell us what worked and what didn't. Let us know how we could have provided better support. You can call or email your state manager with the feedback. Or you can also submit feedback online.