In a heart-wrenching week like this, maybe you need an uplifting reminder that speaking up leads to change. Here are two examples. At AoCC, we believe in treating all people with decency and kindness no matter their immigration status. In our March 21 Checklist, we amplified Make the Road NY’s action to support the release of Edward…
83 weeks to Midterm Elections The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation. If you only have 10 minutes, take our top three suggested actions: Call your senators about four pieces of legislation.…
Sometimes it’s hard to pick up the phone It’s only natural if you’re less focused on speaking up for democracy and social justice lately. We all feel it to different degrees. It’s been a rough road, so please remember to go easy on you. Where does this apathy come from? It could be a lot…
85 weeks to Midterm Elections The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation. If you only have 10 minutes… These three actions are this week’s top priorities: Action 6: Support housing security during…
Our vision is a kind and thriving nation If you care about treating people with kindness, this week is full of good news. And while you’ll find the usual long list in the Checklist, five things are happening we want to spotlight—including an update on our $1,000 match fundraiser for SOWEGA Rising in southwest…
87 weeks to Midterm Elections The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation. If you only have 10 minutes Complete our top three most pressing actions: Action 3: Oppose barriers to voting in…
“Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.” ~ Fannie Lou Hamer (1917-1977) These words come from a civil rights activist who persevered despite losing nearly everything—her job, her possessions, her uterus, the right to run for office—to people who actively sought to oppress her as a Black woman. She is not alone. Her story is shared by…
89 weeks to Midterm Elections The AoC Checklist features clear, well-researched actions for Americans who value democracy, equality, voting, and decency. We are a big tent for all people who want a kinder, flourishing nation. If you only have 10 minutes Start by making a donation to SOWEGA Rising (details here) so AoCC can match…
We know that injustice persists, so what more can we do? If you’re like me, you wonder what comes after the peaceful marches and writing election postcards. Short version: Americans of Conscience is announcing a year-long, collaborative relationship with SOWEGA Rising, a non-profit working to improve the well-being and political power of marginalized Southwest Georgians.…
We need to talk. I’m going to say this as kindly as I can, but I want to be clear: American democracy is vulnerable. It’s going to take extraordinary measures to right the ship. And those measures include you. If you’ve followed AoCC for any length of time, you know that we support relaxing. Cultivating…