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

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

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

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/

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.

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/

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!

If there are elections in your district, VOTE TODAY! Propositions on the ballot and people you elect influence how tomorrow looks for the people you love. If you don't have any elections today, spread the word to others who do! For more info about your ballot and polling place, go to Vote411

NO-vember on the rise! What are you saying NO to in the 11th month? Apathy, authoritarian rule, anxiety…and that’s just the first letter of our alphabet of NOs. When we say no to one thing, we create healthy boundaries and room for more postive YES! Share your NOs in the comments!

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Hope isn't naive. It's fuel. Our new class, Living Justice, shows you how movements succeed by centering hope, courage and community. Join us starting tomorrow, November 2nd. More info here:
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What if this moment needs less urgency, but clearer direction? Find your activist bearings and companions for the journey in our new class, Living Justice. Register here: https://americansofconscience.com/classes/living-justice/

Every action shines light into the lives this administration wants to erase. 🔆 Each action is our way of saying, We see you. You matter. To find courage to defend the rights & dignity of those the administration would deem “least,” open https://americansofconscience.com/they-are-us-we-are-them/

✅ Take a looksy at this brand spanking new Checklist and, while you're at it, learn more about our upcoming live community class "Living Justice" for helpful strategies for justice and transformation! https://americansofconscience.com/10-24-2025/

If you're concerned about our nation right now, you are probably asking yourself what is going to make things better? Our new class, Living Justice, gives space to explore that question in a supportive learning community. Check out the website for more info and to register today!

How about breaking GOOD news? 🌷 How about powerful, concrete actions you can take? How about being part of a community that celebrates positive change? Follow AOCChecklist here on Bluesky and on FB, Threads, and Instagram for all of this and more!

Democracy is on every ballot. Share the call to vote.

Nov 4 33 states have special, general, recall, runoff elections. Check vote.org to see if you can be a Nov voter
Nov 15 LA
Nov 18 AL, AR, FL, GA

Use Vote.org for everything you need to know and do about voting. https://www.vote.org/

Do you wish this moment in history came with a "You Are Here" red dot? In our new class, Living Justice, you don't have to feel lost. We're charting a clear path toward justice together. Join us: https://americansofconscience.com/classes/living-justice/

BOO! Torchy is here to inspire your last-minute costume ideas 🎃 #mememonday

Every day is a good day for gratitude. Join us in thanking:
🇺🇲 Reps. Dexter (OR) , Garcia (TX), and Ramirez (IL) for demanding accountability and raising awareness of ICE abuse and families being separated. Check out #gratitudegratitude" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/10-10-2025/#gratitude

Every day is a good day for gratitude. Join us in thanking:
🇺🇲 Reps. Dexter (OR) , Garcia (TX), and Ramirez (IL) for demanding accountability and raising awareness of ICE abuse and families being separated. Check out #gratitudegratitude" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/10-10-2025/#gratitude

#GoodNews=progress.
📰PlasticFree opens free public access to their global plastic-free materials database.
📰DACA recipient Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago is released from ICE detention after a federal court orders her release.
For more➡️ #goodnews#goodnews" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/10-10-2025/#goodnews

TIME SENSITIVE Action 4: Oppose a sweeping overreach in voter-registration bureaucracy before Oct 20.

Deadline to comment on the federal registry is Oct 20. Proposal: require proof of citizenship when registering to vote. Details: #action4/#action4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/10-10-2025/#action4

Action 3: Defend democracy and reject authoritarian rule.

October 18 is a national day of action. For other ways to protest if you aren't able to march in the streets, open our latest #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/10-10-2025/#action3

Action 2: Oppose a $150B ICE funding expansion.

Keep asking reps to do their jobs and reject the gov't funding bill that includes ICE expansion to target, detain, and deport people. Open #AoCChecklist for a script: #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/10-10-2025/#action2