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…
The power of a kind word With everything that’s going on in the world, a kind word can make a difference we might never anticipate. One of our AoCC volunteers told me this week that while she was out, she encountered a postal delivery person. Instead of hurrying by on her errand, she paused, looked…
181 weeks down, 26 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…
Look out for boat waves When I was first learning to canoe as an awkward teen, nothing freaked me out more than the sound of an outboard motor. The lake where I took lessons had tree-lined shores that looked so peaceful, but nearly every house had a dock with a motorboat. If you’ve ever paddled,…
Want proof that speaking up makes a difference? The monthly AoCC Impact Message features stories of the gains we make by speaking up, specifically on the actions featured in the Americans of Conscience Checklist, plus tallies of the actions we take together and other signs of progress. This is our public service to keep you…
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…