179 weeks down, 28 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…
What a time this is I know you’re stressed out. Worried. Deeply concerned. Not just about the pandemic—although that’s in the forefront of most people’s minds right now—but for all the ways our leaders are failing us, our neighbors, and our most vulnerable residents. That’s why we’re called Americans of Conscience—we care. You’re here because…
177 weeks down, 30 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: Since many government offices are closed or staff are working remotely, all of our calls to action…
We Make an Impact Progress updates on issues we’ve included in past Checklists. Ending warrantless immigration checks The 4th Amendment of our Constitution grants all people freedom from unreasonable search. In instances when a search is necessary, a judge must authorize this and set clear limitations. As you are probably aware, Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
174 weeks down, 33 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,…
What’s going on in the world right now is intense. Before you open this week’s Checklist, I invite you to pause with me to take a breath. Uncertainty can be scary First, let’s acknowledge that people are feeling afraid right now for good reasons. Our nation hasn’t been through something like this in recent history.…
172 weeks down, 35 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,…
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…