This guest article is a gift from a friend of the AoC Checklist. Oren Jay Sofer teaches meditation and communication retreats and workshops nationally. He is a member of the Spirit Rock Teachers Council, a Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication, and the author of Say What You Mean: A Mindful Approach to Nonviolent Communication. Spending time with…
105 weeks down, 102 weeks to the presidential election. Happy 2nd anniversary, Americans of Conscience! The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I value equality. Stand with your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender,…
Midterm balance gains If you’re blue, you might not be totally thrilled with the outcome of the midterm election. If you’re red, green, or in between, the same goes. From a bipartisan perspective, however, our newly-balanced Congress is good news for our struggling democracy. A balanced Congress means there’s increased accountability, more checks and balances,…
104 weeks down, 103 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I value democracy. With respect and collaboration, we create a government for the people, by the people. ▢ Action 1: Make a…
104 weeks down, 2 days to midterm elections. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We also practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration to stay engaged. I value voting and fair elections. This is your challenge on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday this week: Do all of the…