To paraphrase an old quote, you can tell a lot about a person’s character by how they treat those from whom they can gain nothing. Early on, I chose immigration as one three primary issues in the AoC Checklist because I feared the president would make targets of aspiring Americans. How little we knew. Since…
127 weeks down, 80 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. Reminder: Next week (and every 4th Sunday), the AoCC team takes a break from research and activism for renewal…
Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive. ~ Dalai Lama When you open the checklist—the labor of more than three dozen people around the country—pause a moment. Take a deep breath and remember that our subscribers are in every state around the nation and share the same values as…
126 weeks down, 81 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 kindness, fairness, and equality. With respect and collaboration, we work to create a nation that welcomes…
Choosing acceptance instead of intolerance This weekend, my wife reminded me that the president’s “transgender military ban” had just gone into effect. Then she took a deep breath and exhaled, saying softly, “Kids are going to die.” As a crisis counselor for LGBTQIA+ youth, she would know. Experience has shown her the risk and reality…
125 weeks down, 82 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…
124 weeks down, 83 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,…
122 weeks down, 85 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 create a government for the people, by the people. ▢…
121 weeks down, 86 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 create a government for the people, by the people. ▢…
Instead of rehashing the bad news, here’s some good news Spread the Vote update: Last week, I announced our 2019 AoCC goal to buy 300 IDs for Americans forced by oppressive voting laws to get them. Kat Calvin, the director of Spread the Vote, was thrilled. At $40 each, 300 IDs would mean raising $12,000.…