Read this former congressional staffer’s important tweets and learn how to make your voice heard by lawmakers

From local to congressional, politics are having an all-too-important moment in the spotlight. After the results of the presidential election last week, many citizens are becoming more invested in how politics affect their everyday lives. But for so many, especially with a limited knowledge of how politics are run, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to begin.

But one former congressional staffer took to Twitter to give users a great starting point for getting lawmakers to listen to them. And this may be the first step in the right direction for many citizens.

I worked for Congress for 6 years, and here's what I learned about how they listen to constituents.

— Emily Coleman (@editoremilye) November 12, 2016

Of course, after witnessing how politics have divided the country, it can be intimidating to learn where to even begin.

But by reading Emily Ellsworth’s viral and incredibly informative tweet thread, more people can start figuring out how to get involved.

Emily, a former congressional staffer, broke down the ways that getting more involved with politics can help in the future -- and how to get your congressperson to take you seriously. Here are a few of the best tips:

First, tweeting or writing on Facebook is largely ineffective. I never looked at those comments except to remove the harassing ones.

— Emily Coleman (@editoremilye) November 12, 2016

But, the most effective thing is to actually call them on the phone. At their district (state) office. They have to talk to you there.

— Emily Coleman (@editoremilye) November 12, 2016

Also, recognize that your letters and your emails get seen by staffers, just like your phone calls get answered. That's the way of it.

— Emily Coleman (@editoremilye) November 12, 2016

And read the whole Twitter thread here for more info. Politics can be confusing, but finding the right course of action can make all of the difference. And now, more than ever, we need  people invested in politics, policy, and lawmaking for the sake of our future.