If you feel overwhelmed right now, this is normal. Too much is happening at once. As those at the top erode our democracy, you are supposed to feel outraged yet powerless. History tells us that if corrupt leaders are effective, you will eventually give in to the discouragement and fear and become compliant. If that idea…
I published the following post on February 27, 2017. (You know, a million years ago.) As time has passed, people tell me they come back to the analogy below as they struggle with fatigue. In this liminal time between summer vacation and back to school, I reshare it with you in hopes it provides uplift.…
We make a difference The AoCC Summer Voting Project started on July 12, 2020 in place of the usual AoC Checklist. This is because we believe that the 2020 election is one of the most important issues we may ever face as a nation. Thanks to you and our many subscribers, we have already made…
You’re right. It is concerning. Lately, I’ve received an uptick in emails with the subject line: URGENT! I understand the sentiment. Yet it would seem that while Americans of Conscience Checklist focuses exclusively on restoring voting rights, some think we’re ignoring what’s happening in cities. Allow me to address this and share some hope. To…
Summer Voting Project Concerted efforts to suppress voters’ voices makes casting a ballot nearly impossible for many citizens. This is unacceptable. Voting in the US should not be hard or costly. The time is now to expand voting rights through action at every level of government—local to federal. The time is now to design voting solutions…
192 weeks down, 15 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. Inspiring message from Jen Hofmann You’re amazing! In the first week of the July Voting Project, our subscribers…
191 weeks down, 16 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. Action 1: Support people seeking safety and refuge in the U.S. to the United States’…
Can we meet our goal of expanding voting? Because democracy thrives when *everyone* has access to voting, this month’s Checklists are full of voting-related actions all month. And, as always, we are amplifying the work of grassroots and national organizations committed to voting expansion. But what’s a big project without a big goal? We…
Speaking up makes a difference Together our goals of respect, decency, and kindness are moving forward because we keep showing up for our neighbors in these times. Speaking up matters. And it makes an impact. Ready for some progress updates? Impact 1: We supported readers and learners in prison Over the past couple of years, we’ve…
188 weeks down, 19 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…