Americans of Conscience Checklist: May 19, 2023
Support voting rights and good governance, advocate for the pardon and asylum status of a survivor, and more in this week’s AoCChecklist.
Americans of Conscience Checklist: May 5, 2023
Support incarcerated people and independent bookstores, empower yourself to oppose hate in your community, & more in this week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist
How can we respond to hateful policies?
Every day, it’s something new: Banning books Restricting access to medical procedures and medicines Subjecting youth to invasive medical exams Failing to restrict a dangerous tool killing thousands of children Failing to protect our Asian, Black, Jewish, and Muslim neighbors (among others) from threats and violence Maybe you can sense it coming. Every day, Americans…
Americans of Conscience Checklist: April 21, 2023
80 weeks to the presidential election 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: In this edition of the AoC Checklist:…
Americans of Conscience Checklist: April 7, 2023
82 weeks to the presidential election 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: In this edition of the AoC Checklist:…
A reflection on 34 felonies
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did.” — Mark Twain Some are cheering about the 34 felony charges against the former president, but is it really good news? Of course, we’re reassured that the wheels of justice—our third branch of government—are…
Americans of Conscience Checklist: March 17, 2023
Oppose a proposal for restrictive new asylum policies, demand transparency in political funding, protect access to abortion pills & more in this week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist.
Americans of Conscience Checklist: March 3, 2023
Oppose Senate overreach, support self-governance for Washington, DC, oppose a proposal for restrictive new asylum policies, advocate with our neighbors facing hunger, and more in this week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist.
Something to believe in
A kind and thriving nation is our vision at Americans of Conscience. And while this unites our efforts, each person on our team has their own compelling beliefs and motivations. So I asked them to share! Here are some reasons our team members engage in the slow work of change: I believe in love as…
Americans of Conscience Checklist: February 17, 2023
Protect local communities from a destructive pipeline, protect the well-being of transgender youth, & support farm workers from being displaced – and more in this week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist.