Written by Joanna Theiss, AoCC Twitter Team Captain; Part of a series of inspiring articles from our team to encourage and help you persevere. It’s hard not to see the worst I am a pessimist. At my lowest moments, I see a world where the divisions between people are wide and getting wider, and that…
181 weeks down, 42 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. I value democracy. With respect and collaboration, we work to create a nation that welcomes all people, expands…
Keeping the light of hope held high For the last three-plus years, my team and I have been producing a weekly checklist of well-researched actions about issues that most people agree on: the value of democracy, the importance of voting, and equal treatment regardless of background. As we enter 2020, many people feel frustrated by…
165 weeks down, 42 weeks to the presidential election. The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and respect. To stay engaged through challenging times, we practice gratitude, self-care, and celebration. I value equality. Support the dignity of your rainbow of neighbors from every religion, race, ethnicity, culture, gender,…
A Democrat and a Republican were on a plane It sounds like a set up to a political joke, doesn’t it? It’s actually real. On a recent four hour-flight to Chicago, my seatmate and I enjoyed something that has become rare in these times: a civil exchange of ideas and a surprising consensus. He was…
Happy New Year! A New Year message from Jen Hofmann 2020 is an exciting year. In November, our nation gets to do more than elect a president. After years of advocacy, we will find our whether our efforts to bolster basic democratic principles have worked. For example, will all people have access to the polls…