New App Is Turbocharging Calls to Congress

New apps like 5 Calls that help voters express their views to elected representatives are jamming Congress’s phone lines, the Washington Post reports.

“The popularity of 5 Calls shows that Americans used to the ease of apps like Uber Eats are bringing those expectations to their interactions with elected officials. Government-contact apps and social media let people quickly channel anger into action, and turbocharge it by asking others to do the same.”