Jen Hofmann, Author at Americans of Conscience

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of October 11, 2020

ChecklistBy Jen Hofmann October 11, 2020 2 Comments

Time Until Election Day [ujicountdown id=”aoc-basic” expire=”2020/11/03 00:00″ hide=”false” url=”” subscr=”undefined” recurring=”” rectype=”second” repeats=””] 204 weeks down, 23 days 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 voting as…

Thoughts on the next three-ish months

Inspiring MessageBy Jen Hofmann October 11, 2020 2 Comments

It’s getting down to the wire While the countdown to November 3rd continues, let’s take a deep breath and assess. By most accounts, it’s unlikely that the winner will be announced on Election Night. It might take days or weeks to tally all the votes, recount, etc. The results may be contested and go into…

Together we make a difference!

Inspiring MessageBy Jen Hofmann October 2, 2020 Leave a comment

Our voices together lead to change Between our nation’s seemingly unresolvable divisions and our planet choking on carbon, I know that things seem dire. This message is part of our regular series to remind you that hope is still alive because we’re working together toward a better, brighter future. If you pay close attention, you’ll…

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of September 27, 2020

ChecklistBy Jen Hofmann September 27, 2020 1 Comment

Time Until Election Day [ujicountdown id=”aoc-basic” expire=”2020/11/03 00:00″ hide=”false” url=”” subscr=”undefined” recurring=”” rectype=”second” repeats=””] 202 weeks down, 5 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.…

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of September 13, 2020

ChecklistBy Jen Hofmann September 13, 2020 1 Comment

Time Until Election Day [ujicountdown id=”aoc-basic” expire=”2020/11/03 00:00″ hide=”false” url=”” subscr=”undefined” recurring=”” rectype=”second” repeats=””] 200 weeks down, 7 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 voting…

Americans of Conscience Checklist: Week of August 30, 2020

ChecklistBy Jen Hofmann August 30, 2020 4 Comments

Time Until Election Day [ujicountdown id=”aoc-basic” expire=”2020/11/03 00:00″ hide=”false” url=”” subscr=”undefined” recurring=”” rectype=”second” repeats=””] 198 weeks down, 9 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…

An inspiring message for people of conscience

Inspiring MessageBy Jen Hofmann August 30, 2020 Leave a comment

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…

When the good work makes you weary

Inspiring MessageBy Jen Hofmann August 17, 2020 Leave a comment

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.…

You are making a difference!

Inspiring MessageBy Jen Hofmann August 9, 2020 Leave a comment

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…

August message: A statement on current events

Inspiring MessageBy Jen Hofmann August 3, 2020 Leave a comment

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…

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