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…
Support LGBTQ people’s constitutional rights, stop construction of a toxic petrochemical plant, protect agricultural workers from slave labor, and more in this week’s Americans of Conscience Checklist.
(Click this link to listen. Passcode: !Y^8=2*V) When I tell people I walked 500 miles (800km) across Spain in 2013, the first thing they ask (in a slightly astonished voice) is: How long did that take you? The answer to this question is surprising, and it parallels how we proceed toward equality for all people. …
Safeguard Ukrainian citizens currently in the U.S.; verify your voter registration; get voters of color the ID they need to vote; and more in this week’s American’s of Conscience Checklist.
The threat of burnout is real Our brains and hearts are not designed to survive prolonged periods of distress. And yet, most of the news and media sources we consume alarms us. The issues we care about, near and far, distress us. Activists can sustain anger for only so long before they are injured by…
Update: February 28, 2022 The Women’s Health Protection Act did not pass in the Senate today. While this outcome isn’t surprising, it is a loss for every woman, every person with a uterus, & every abortion care provider in the US. Still, we are undeterred. The work toward equity in our health care system is…
37 weeks to Midterm Elections If you only have 10 minutes, take our top three suggested actions: Action 1: Keep your state’s election administration nonpartisan. Action 2: Find out if your county’s elections could be affected by paper shortages. Action 5: Advocate for prison reform from the top down. If you’re new to the AoC…
39 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: Stop congressional insider trading. Action 2:…
Build a Better Boycott When a company is doing something unethical, you might wonder how to boycott them to penalize their actions. Quitting is a good start. A better boycott process can lead to real change: 1. Decide to stop giving a company your money. 2. Communicate your boycott reasons to decision makers. 3. Share…
41 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 6: Submit a comment by 1/25 to…