“These times are urgent. Let us slow down.” – Bayo Akomolafe
So far this year, our team has verified myriad facts, read thousands of news articles, edited hundreds of actions, and responded to these times with heart. As each wave of sobering news hits, we continue showing up together because we believe democracy and dignity are worth defending.
Yet every August, the AoCC team does something radical: we take a four-week sabbatical to prevent burnout and refill our inner wells. As you’ll see below, we’ve accomplished a lot so far this year. Before we sign off, we have a request. Would you support our work?
Celebrating our 2025 accomplishments (so far!)
You, our subscribers have made huge contributions to democracy and equality this year. You have…
- Exceeded the number of actions taken between January and July 2024 and this year by 35,000—a 312% growth in engagement!
- Joined 634 people in signing our petition urging the EPA to replace toxic lead pipes (a longtime campaign for AoCC).
- Donated over $50,000 to support urgent needs and bold community solutions, including:
- $21,038 to families displaced by L.A. fires.
- $9,876 to a Venezuelan family seeking safety.
- $5,842 to grassroots reproductive justice groups
- $8,327 to help over 200 people get IDs and vote
- $4,569 to plant a community orchard.
- Gave support to Texas flash flood survivors (tally pending).
If you’ve been part of these efforts, pause a moment to celebrate your contribution to our shared impact.
Celebrating AoCC team’s accomplishments! In seven months, we have:
- Published 175 well-researched actions in 13 Checklists.
- Published two Special Edition Checklists with in-depth actions for reproductive justice and climate justice.
- Empowered our subscribers to defend democracy and dignity, resulting in 40,276 completed actions so far.
- Sent 35 letters of gratitude to recognize principled leaders, signed by thousands of our subscribers.
- Published 15 uplifting articles by our founder and director, Jen Hofmann, to provide you with context, encouragement, commitment, and hope.
- Balanced the stressful news with 28 lists of good news.
- Hosted a live interview with author Deepa Iyer to explore the 10 essential roles in social change.
- Offered four live classes to develop your activism skills.
- Hired a professional editor and marketing consultant, thanks to a generous donation.
- Welcomed 6,670 new subscribers—bringing our total community to 45,074 caring people.
- Inspired well over 175,000 social media interactions on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads.
How to sustain our momentum
While the Checklist might look simple on the surface, results like these take time, talent, tenacity, and teamwork.
Unlike some publications, we will never paywall our content. We do not accept advertising dollars or sponsorships. This work is possible only because of the steady support of patrons and donors (BIG thanks if you are already one!). If you value our efforts, please help sustain them.
And now, we rest.
Rest is resistance. We will return in September renewed and ready. May this month offer you a breath, a pause, and a reminder that you’re not alone. Rest assured, we are in this together for the long haul.
With gratitude,
Jen Hofmann
Founder and Director
Americans of Conscience Checklist
P.S. Would you consider helping make our next big step possible?
P.P.S. Big thanks to Marissa Bracke, AoCC’s admin extraordinaire, for keeping the virtual lights on while the whole team rests. You rock!