Political change with pen and paper

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September 28, 2014 Today’s classic TED Talk Omar Ahmad: Political change with pen and paper 06:07 minutes · TED2010 Want your local politician to pay attention to an issue you care about? Take this tip from Omar Ahmad, the beloved former mayor of San Carlos, California: Send a monthly handwritten letter. Old-fashioned correspondence, he shows, is more effective than email, phone -- or even writing a check. Listen for his four simple steps to writing a letter that works. Watch now »     Playlist of the Day The global power shift Big-picture talks about global politics and the shifting weight of the world. Watch » 11 talks · Total run time 3:12:25 Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks Read more at ideas.ted.com  Get the TED app for iPhone, iPad and Android

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