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Support Ukraine: contact your representatives.

Congress has held up another support package to Ukraine. The simple fact that the aid package has been delayed is a win for Putin’s authoritarian regime. I’ll start with what you should do, then a little about why, then address some objections to Ukraine aid. What you should do Please contact your Senators and Representatives to the US Congress and ask them to support Ukraine aid. Find them here . The US government, acting on behalf of US citizens, can do things that individuals just can’t do. That’s why contacting your elected officials is important. I also encourage you to contribute regularly to alleviate the ongoing suffering Russia causes. Here are some I have supported: Lutheran Disaster Response, Eastern European Crisis Fund , which supports Ukraine and Ukrainian refugees who have fled to nearby countries. Razom For Ukraine , which supports Ukraine in a variety of ways, which can include supplies for civilians or troops (but not weapons). Safe Skies , which raises money for rada