20 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 2: Call for more ballot drop boxes…
22 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: Support the lives of children, educators,…
At AoCC, we pass the mic and amplify diverse voices. This week, it is my distinct honor to offer you the voice of my friend, Crys Wood—author, truth-teller, and visionary—for the second time. Her perspective as a Black woman and agent for change gives us food for thought–and a way forward. I suspect you’ve…
24 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 3: Oppose state legislation that targets LGBTQ+…
“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” ~ Lilla Watson This week’s message is a group effort. Because I have just returned from a media-free two-week sabbatical, I asked our wonderful AoCC…
26 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 1: Protect personal and medical autonomy for…
This is how we get there The journey toward justice is longer than an election cycle or a presidency or even a lifetime. As you’ve probably noticed, that ride can be a bumpy one, full of highs and lows and setbacks. In my experience, the most sustainable way to stay on that path is to…
29 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: Tell bank CEOs to stop funding fossil fuel…
31 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: Urge your Senators to confirm the nomination of…
Mrs. Messer taught me I could do good in the world. She was the Junior Girl Scout leader who took our troop camping out under the stars, hiking to lakes, and most memorably, doing service. Our gaggle of pre-teen girls stood outside grocery stores asking for donations to the local food pantry. We marched in…