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Greet the day and people with joy. Offer kindness and grace.
Remember hope.
Celebrate that #AoCChecklist is refreshed with new actions, good news, and gratitude. Whether you choose one or many, thank YOU for being a helper. https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/
Remember hope.
Celebrate that #AoCChecklist is refreshed with new actions, good news, and gratitude. Whether you choose one or many, thank YOU for being a helper. https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/
Yep. And all that stuff is persistent and continuing.
@nytimes.com—women didn't ruin the workplace, but sexual harassment, lack of equal pay, pregnancy discrimination, gender bias, lack of advancement and leadership opportunities, double standards, microaggressions, unaffordable child care, & the glass ceiling certainly did
November 12, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Yep. And all that stuff is persistent and continuing.
*fork over the facts*
This holiday season, give the gift of facts: Using a gun for self-defense is not only rare, but it’s ineffective. A new @everytown.bsky.social report shows people who brandish or fire a gun in self-defense are less likely to escape and more likely to get hurt. Learn more: etwn.us/defensive_gun_use
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
*fork over the facts*
The admin plans to cap refugee resettlement at 7500. Let’s support our proud tradition of welcoming the stranger in need by urging Congress to uphold the right to refuge (Action 3 on the most recent #AoCChecklist). #action3/#action3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#action3
November 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The admin plans to cap refugee resettlement at 7500. Let’s support our proud tradition of welcoming the stranger in need by urging Congress to uphold the right to refuge (Action 3 on the most recent #AoCChecklist). #action3/#action3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#action3
Today you can oppose deadly military strikes on boats in international waters. Take Action 5 on the latest #AoCChecklist: americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#...
Expert Backgrounder on War Powers Resolution 60-Day Clock for Boat Strikes Expiring Monday | By Rebecca Ingber and Jessica Thibodeau, former State Department attorneys with deep experience on Executive Branch practice
www.justsecurity.org/123717/war-p...
www.justsecurity.org/123717/war-p...
Expert Backgrounder on War Powers Resolution 60-Day Clock for Boat Strikes Expiring Monday
Expert backgrounder on how War Powers Resolution works in application to U.S. military operations against suspected drug cartels.
www.justsecurity.org
November 12, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Today you can oppose deadly military strikes on boats in international waters. Take Action 5 on the latest #AoCChecklist: americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#...
Arlene Mayerson advanced the greater good for Americans with disabilities, and all Americans benefit. The opportunity to thrive has many doors. Which door are you either kicking open or helping to keep open?
"My role has always been to push the envelope and to see where the ADA could be used in ways that weren’t obvious or explicit." - Arlene Mayerson, DREDF Directing Attorney Emerita & Of Counsel
Read more in this new @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social article: www.law.berkeley.edu/article/arle...
Read more in this new @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social article: www.law.berkeley.edu/article/arle...
Paving the (accessible) way
Disability rights lawyer Arlene Mayerson ’77 has racked up decades of legal victories and helped craft the Americans With Disabilities Act.
www.law.berkeley.edu
November 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Arlene Mayerson advanced the greater good for Americans with disabilities, and all Americans benefit. The opportunity to thrive has many doors. Which door are you either kicking open or helping to keep open?
“...when we invest in SNAP, we invest in people’s ability to live with stability and self-respect. That’s not just good policy. It’s an investment in humanity."
Good read ⬇️
Good read ⬇️
Op-ed: SNAP reduces hunger, lifts children out of poverty, improves health outcomes, and supports local economies. It is one of the most effective anti-poverty tools this country has ever created.
Op-ed: SNAP Is a Lifeline. I Know Firsthand.
SNAP reduces hunger, lifts children out of poverty, improves health outcomes, and supports local economies.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
“...when we invest in SNAP, we invest in people’s ability to live with stability and self-respect. That’s not just good policy. It’s an investment in humanity."
Good read ⬇️
Good read ⬇️
purpose and healing—so important!
Comfort Farms, founded by former U.S. Army Ranger Jon Jackson, helps struggling veterans find connection and belonging as they care for the land and animals. #fromthearchives
Veterans Find Purpose and Healing at Comfort Farms
The 20-acre central Georgia farm, founded by former U.S. Army Ranger Jon Jackson, helps struggling veterans find connection and belonging as they care for the land and animals.
buff.ly
November 12, 2025 at 2:03 AM
purpose and healing—so important!
A “how-to” resource!
UPDATED RESOURCE: Practical Guidance for Same-Sex Couples and Parents 📖
As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.
Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f
As we face a reality where some lawmakers continue to use LGBTQ+ families as political targets, we've put together guides to support you with safeguarding your family relationships.
Read the guides: tinyurl.com/44a3hk2f
November 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
A “how-to” resource!
Safe, clean water isn’t a privilege. It’s not even optional. #CleanWaterAct
November 11, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Safe, clean water isn’t a privilege. It’s not even optional. #CleanWaterAct
Just sayin’ #RankedChoiceVoting
NYC's general mayoral election was dominated by "spoiler" accusations.
But if NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like in primaries, voters would get more choice w/ no fear of spoilers. And the winner would always have majority support. ⬇️
fairvote.org/new-york-may...
But if NYC used #RankedChoiceVoting in general elections like in primaries, voters would get more choice w/ no fear of spoilers. And the winner would always have majority support. ⬇️
fairvote.org/new-york-may...
New York mayoral election shows need to expand ranked choice voting - FairVote
New York City should expand ranked choice voting to its general elections so all voters can have better choices and better elections.
fairvote.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Just sayin’ #RankedChoiceVoting
Y’know what’s best about us? We take care of each other. Show your care by opening the most recent #AoCChecklist and taking Action 2: Protect trans youth and hospitals from proposed HHS funding cuts. #action2/#action2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#action2
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Y’know what’s best about us? We take care of each other. Show your care by opening the most recent #AoCChecklist and taking Action 2: Protect trans youth and hospitals from proposed HHS funding cuts. #action2/#action2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#action2
#GoodNews for voters from WI judge
WIN: A Wisconsin judge vacates his previous order requiring mass citizenship checks for voter registration, after both parties agreed to its withdrawal. The ruling means there will not be a new citizenship verification requirement ahead of the 2026 elections.
In a Win for Voters, Wisconsin Judge Withdraws Anti-Voting Order on Proof of Citizenship
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:59 PM
#GoodNews for voters from WI judge
*How to talk about* resource
There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation out there about our country’s gun violence crisis. The reality is: The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations. That’s no coincidence—it’s the result of lax gun laws.
This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️
This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️
Debunking Gun Myths at the Dinner Table
We’ve created these graphics to help you “fork over the facts” and dispel some of the most prominent myths about gun violence.
www.everytown.org
November 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
*How to talk about* resource
We the people have the power. Let’s use it by stepping in to support families facing hunger. Open the most recent #AoCChecklist and take Action 1: #action1/#action1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#action1
November 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We the people have the power. Let’s use it by stepping in to support families facing hunger. Open the most recent #AoCChecklist and take Action 1: #action1/#action1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#action1
#GoodNews from Maryland
We 💙 food forests! https://wtop.com/prince-georges-county/2025/10/purple-line-grant-plants-the-seed-for-food-forest-in-new-carrollton/
Purple Line grant plants the seed for ‘food forest' in New Carrollton - WTOP News
Ribbons were cut at four New Carrollton parks that have been spruced up through Purple Line grants, including a new “food forest” at Veterans Park.
wtop.com
November 9, 2025 at 11:51 PM
#GoodNews from Maryland
Each ballot cast is a quiet act of hope. Every time we vote, we’re deciding that a better future is worth working for.
For inspiration about the pulse of Americans voting, read the latest message from AoCC’s Founder and Director, Jennifer Hofmann:
https://americansofconscience.com/signs-of-renewal/
For inspiration about the pulse of Americans voting, read the latest message from AoCC’s Founder and Director, Jennifer Hofmann:
https://americansofconscience.com/signs-of-renewal/
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Each ballot cast is a quiet act of hope. Every time we vote, we’re deciding that a better future is worth working for.
For inspiration about the pulse of Americans voting, read the latest message from AoCC’s Founder and Director, Jennifer Hofmann:
https://americansofconscience.com/signs-of-renewal/
For inspiration about the pulse of Americans voting, read the latest message from AoCC’s Founder and Director, Jennifer Hofmann:
https://americansofconscience.com/signs-of-renewal/
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November 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Twice a month, the Americans of Conscience Checklist helps thousands of people take action for democracy and equality. If we've inspired you this year, please consider helping us reach 50 new patrons this month at $10/month. Your support keeps the Checklist independent, hopeful, and free.
WE CAN oppose presidential suppression of First Amendment rights by asking local and state leaders for help. Script and contact links in #action 6 of the latest #AoCChecklist. americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#...
Our local and state leaders must not voluntarily collaborate with the Trump administration's attempts to target people and groups that the president doesn't like.
These types of politically motivated federal investigations make our country less free, and need to be rejected.
These types of politically motivated federal investigations make our country less free, and need to be rejected.
How Governors and Mayors Can Protect Nonprofits from Trump's NSPM-7 | ACLU
President Trump’s new directive, NSPM-7, targets charities and advocacy groups under the guise of national security. State governors and local mayors can protect them by refusing to cooperate with pol...
www.aclu.org
November 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM
WE CAN oppose presidential suppression of First Amendment rights by asking local and state leaders for help. Script and contact links in #action 6 of the latest #AoCChecklist. americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/#...
"We have the right to vote. We have the right to participate … Part of this is not letting voters forget the power that they have.”
What can you do? Don’t assume that everyone you know is registered. Don’t assume that your friends are planning to vote. One at a time, each of us is part of GOTV.
What can you do? Don’t assume that everyone you know is registered. Don’t assume that your friends are planning to vote. One at a time, each of us is part of GOTV.
In an interview with @theguardian.com, Jasleen Singh explains, "We have the right to vote. We have the right to participate … Part of this is not letting voters forget the power that they have.” www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump’s assault on voting intensifies as midterms loom:‘a wholesale attack on free and fair elections’
White House is manipulating voting system, from redistricting to rule changes, to affect midterms
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
"We have the right to vote. We have the right to participate … Part of this is not letting voters forget the power that they have.”
What can you do? Don’t assume that everyone you know is registered. Don’t assume that your friends are planning to vote. One at a time, each of us is part of GOTV.
What can you do? Don’t assume that everyone you know is registered. Don’t assume that your friends are planning to vote. One at a time, each of us is part of GOTV.
#GoodNews from Georgia
Meet three of the high schoolers who saw their state reading bowl banned eight books in Georgia...and did something about it.
Kids should never have to do this kind of work, but they are absolutely worth celebrating when they do: bookriot.com/teens-who-ov...
Kids should never have to do this kind of work, but they are absolutely worth celebrating when they do: bookriot.com/teens-who-ov...
Meet the High Schoolers Who Overturned a State Reading Bowl Book Ban: Book Censorship News, November 7, 2025
A Georgia statewide reading bowl banned eight books. These students led the charge to get the bans overturned and succeeded.
bookriot.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:22 PM
#GoodNews from Georgia
Is a 16 or 17 year old in your life? In many states they can preregister to vote! ⬇️🗳️
🇺🇲 Happy election week! The Civics Center team showed up and showed out to vote this week.
Missed the fun? Don't worry, in many states you can pre-register as early as 16 or 17, so check our map for your state's rules and get ready to vote in the next election. 🗳️
Learn more: buff.ly/95oLKTU
Missed the fun? Don't worry, in many states you can pre-register as early as 16 or 17, so check our map for your state's rules and get ready to vote in the next election. 🗳️
Learn more: buff.ly/95oLKTU
November 7, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Is a 16 or 17 year old in your life? In many states they can preregister to vote! ⬇️🗳️
Greet the day and people with joy. Offer kindness and grace.
Remember hope.
Celebrate that #AoCChecklist is refreshed with new actions, good news, and gratitude. Whether you choose one or many, thank YOU for being a helper. https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/
Remember hope.
Celebrate that #AoCChecklist is refreshed with new actions, good news, and gratitude. Whether you choose one or many, thank YOU for being a helper. https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/
November 7, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Greet the day and people with joy. Offer kindness and grace.
Remember hope.
Celebrate that #AoCChecklist is refreshed with new actions, good news, and gratitude. Whether you choose one or many, thank YOU for being a helper. https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/
Remember hope.
Celebrate that #AoCChecklist is refreshed with new actions, good news, and gratitude. Whether you choose one or many, thank YOU for being a helper. https://americansofconscience.com/11-07-2025/
#GoodNews from Arizona
WIN: An Arizona appeals court tossed a GOP-backed lawsuit pushing for full hand counts of ballots. The ruling reaffirms that Arizona’s elections will continue to rely on trusted and certified voting machines — not election denial conspiracies.
Arizona Court Rejects Election-Denial Lawsuit, Upholds Trust in State’s Voting System
Read more here.
www.democracydocket.com
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#GoodNews from Arizona
Joy and Gratitude are the super powers driving progress, so Thankful Thursdays are here all month! We'll start - we're thankful for all of you completing Actions on the Checklist and being part of this great AoCC Community! Share what you're thankful for in the comments!
November 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Joy and Gratitude are the super powers driving progress, so Thankful Thursdays are here all month! We'll start - we're thankful for all of you completing Actions on the Checklist and being part of this great AoCC Community! Share what you're thankful for in the comments!