In July, I shared my story about how attempting something difficult–physically, mentally, emotionally–prepared me for being a leader of conscience today. In turn, I asked our AoCC community to share their own stories and inspiration with us all. Many thanks to the brave souls who stepped up in this 8-part series! Sally Franz, The Olympic…
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” ― Viktor E. Frankl, Man’s Search for Meaning Again and again, I come back to this wise Jewish psychologist’s words as we show up for our world in distress. Some days, I truly comprehend the inhumanity in our administration.…
“Alone, we can do so little. Together, we can do so much.” – Helen Keller Have you ever seen or heard of children playing with a parachute, each one holding on to its edge, using their shared effort to toss colorful balls into the air? Not everyone has, so it’s a fun image…
159 weeks down, 64 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…
Yep, it’s a cliché. Hard times do make us stronger. Last week, I shared how walking 500 miles across Spain (twice!) changed me for the better, made me braver, and taught me the value of community. It’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever attempted, but it was rich with rewards. Without walking those thousand…
Want to empower American voters? Do any or all of these actions! Action 1: Empower future voters. Over 21 million Americans lack the ID they need to live full lives. Spread the Vote assists members of our communities obtain the IDs they need for jobs, housing, health care, and, most importantly, identity. Spread the Vote’s Project ID…
157 weeks down, 66 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 freedoms,…
It wasn’t the 2016 election that helped me find my voice. Six years ago, I walked 500 miles across northern Spain as a pilgrim on the Camino de Santiago. It was a life-changing experience. In fact, my work today advocating for democracy and decency is possible only because of it. I assumed wrongly. Initially, I…
155 weeks down, 68 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…
Fantastic news I knew our subscribers (you!) were amazing, but even this surprised me. First a little backstory: In January, I decided to champion one specific nonprofit organization in 2019. I chose Spread the Vote because I believe in their goal to provide ID to people who literally cannot afford one and cannot vote without…