We Make an Impact Progress updates on issues we’ve included in past Checklists. Defunding detention: As you are probably aware, prisons and detention centers are lucrative, but that profit comes at the expense of human rights and dignity. Our May 19, 2019 Checklist asked you to urge Bank of America and Sun Trust to join…
170 weeks down, 37 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. Note: Every action on the AoC Checklist is now *clickable*. Help us track our collective impact by clicking…
As you can imagine, our team comes across some great journalism in the course of researching our actions. However, we can’t share everything because we work hard to stick to the short script model. In between issues, we offer you this treasure chest of thought-provoking pieces we think are worth a read. Turn off your…
91 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: Action 5: Oppose the deportation of a Bronx…
168 weeks down, 39 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. Note: Every action on the AoC Checklist is now *clickable*. Help us track our collective impact by clicking…
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…