This week we are asking people to write letters to the editor of their local paper. This next month before the midterm elections will be crucial for the people of Darfur. To show our politicians that voters care about Darfur, we are escalating our efforts to demand that our elected leaders do more to halt the ongoing bloodshed.

Letters to the editor are one of the most commonly read items in a newspaper. Seeing these letters in print will make it clear to candidates that ending the genocide in Darfur will be an important priority for voters this November.

Start by entering your zip code on this page, then use our talking points to compose a letter in your own words on the next page.