Amy’s Story: How One Citizen’s Efforts Kept Local Democracy Alive
Discover how one woman’s local action proves that every civic step matters, and how small acts of democracy strengthen our communities.
Resolutions in Reality: Why I’m Proud of My Failed New Year’s Resolution
Julia Figliotti is a writer, musician, and crafter living in Western New York with her husband and their four pets. When she’s not writing Checklist actions to support aspiring Americans, Julia likes to spend her time knitting, gardening, writing and performing music, and watching football. Go Bills! Last year around this time, I made a…
(un)remarkable bodily autonomy by Samantha Watier
Bodily autonomy cannot come down to luck. Every one of us has the inherent right to our own reproductive choices and to feel at home in the body we live in.
U.S. politics from a 17 year old’s perspective
Teenagers and students have a bigger voice than I had originally thought. What makes the difference is what you decide to do with that voice.
Guest Post: Four Perks of Doing Something
Once upon a time, I didn’t know what to do. That changed the first time the Americans of Conscience Checklist invited me to say yes.
Inspiring Message: The Price of Eggs by Crys Wood
At AoCC, we pass the mic and amplify diverse voices. It is an honor to offer you the voice of Crys Wood—author, truth-teller, and visionary. The Price of Eggs: A time of rational fear Back when egg prices first went up, my friends and I got to talking about alternatives to expensive store-bought eggs. I…
Inspiring Message: Work Worth Doing by Julia Figliotti
Julia Figliotti is a writer, musician, and crafter living in Western New York with her husband and their four pets. When she’s not writing Checklist actions to support aspiring Americans or co-leading the social media team, Julia likes to spend her time knitting, singing with her band, or watching football. Go Bills! I don’t usually…
Inspiring Message: The Long Walk by Gerri Williams
I was in my 20s, living in Boston, and helping a friend move to a new apartment. Carrying down a box of books, I idly glanced at the volume on top. Then I sat down on the apartment steps, transfixed by what I saw and read. The book was a chronicle of life in South…
Today We Acknowledge You
We want to acknowledge you today. YOU. Because whether you’ve been with us from the first Checklists in 2016, or you’ve just taken a couple of actions from a recent Checklist, you have supported democracy, respect, equality, and compassion. And you’ve done it while also working and seeking rest. While care giving, and healing (inside…
What Helps Me Persevere: Drawing on the Past
Taking a Short Trip We are all thinking too much about everything. Come with me on a quick vacation. Early this year, I visited Krakow, Poland. I stayed in the Old Town, a place that has barely changed in centuries. The guild hall and market square are medieval perfection. Even during the German occupation in…