In honoring Black History Month, there’s a temptation to highlight Black icons over everyday heroes making history today. So, in this week’s inspiring message, we’re highlighting a contemporary story of Black-led change, how it succeeded, and be inspired to follow this example of how persistent civic engagement can make a difference: Toxic lead in the…
93 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:…
This week: Urge Depts of Justice, Homeland Security & the FBI to investigate voting machine breaches; sign our letters of gratitude to courageous leadership; peruse our list of Good News for democracy & equality… and more!
As we come back from a (hopefully nourishing) end-of-year season, some activists are facing a binary choice to keep going or check out permanently. If you’re trying to decide between “stay engaged or quit” yourself, read on. We want change now, so when results are slow, it’s tempting to give up in frustration. But are there…
98 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: If you’re new to the AoC Checklist,…
The next time we publish a Checklist is January 6th “And I LOVE the idea of coming back on January 6,” said Susan L. from our Social Media Team. “It is an anniversary of note; the danger is not passed, but there’s plenty of reason for hope. Instead of New Year’s Resolutions, we could identify…
100 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: If you’re new to the AoC Checklist,…
Cursing the interminable hill When the night is darkest, the stars come out. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson With about 12 miles of Spanish trail to cover that day, I had to conserve energy. Unfortunately, the path was just steep enough to keep my heart pounding. I love to hike, but this particular hill was interminable.…
Support LGBTQ+ Americans’ equality, encourage young Georgians to vote, urge your Senators to confirm judicial nominees and more in this week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist
4 days 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: Advocate for lead-free water for Chicago’s…