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…
This past week, I led a virtual retreat that explored the connections between activism and spirit. In addition to my own story, four teachers shared insights about this powerful moment in humanity’s story. Each person stressed the importance of doing inner work along with the outer as we proceed forward. I share a few highlights…
186 weeks down, 21 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…
Speaking up makes a difference We know these are hard, scary times, so here’s a reminder that together our goals of respect, decency, and kindness are still moving forward because we keep showing up and speaking up. It matters. And it makes an impact. Impact 1: Empowering voters Over the past couple of years we…
183 weeks down, 24 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 decency. Action: Oppose harm to asylum seekers being exposed to hazardous disinfectant in detention centers. (h/t Never Again…