In his Letter to a Birmingham Jail, Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" With the latest #AoCChecklist, we commit to taking action together for justice. https://americansofconscience.com/01-23-2026/

Will you support our vision to create a kind and thriving nation? Your financial help allows us to do what we do best - provide clear, hopeful, actions that motivate anxious Americans to work for democracy and equality, one action at a time! https://americansofconscience.com/support/

Elections = CHANGE. Check Vote411 to see if any of these ⬇️ depend on you doing your part.

Voting by mail? Postmark rules changed, so check deadlines and send early.

Feb 3 AL, AR, FL, MA, MI, NY, RI, SC, VA, WA
Feb 5 NJ
Feb 7 LA, TX
Feb 10 MN, OK, SC, VA, WA
Feb 17 GA, WI
Feb 21 DE
Feb 24 ME, PA

"We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now" - Martin Luther King Jr.

Martin Luther King, Jr. dedicated his life to advocating tirelessly for the justice and equality of Black Americans and resisting elected leaders’ deliberate abuse and neglect of our communities. He was relentlessly targeted by our government for his views and pursuit of equality.

On #MLKDay, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his vision of justice and dignity for all. His reminder that “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere” inspires our work with refugees and immigrants striving for safety and belonging.

If you're overwhelmed, you're not alone. AoCC compiles a checklist of actions twice a month to support democracy. You can aheck out our good news section for a dose of positivity! #mememonday

Local elections = CHANGE! Thank YOU for being a voter in them. Use Vote411 to find out if you have a ballot in any of these. Because of changes in postmark rules, at this point you should vote in person in these January elections.

Jan 20: CA, FL, GA, NH, SC, VA
Jan 27: CA, FL, MN, TX
Jan 31: TX

Thank you, Minnesota Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Frey for promptly sharing accurate information when an ICE officer fatally shot Renee Good, in contrast to Homeland Security’s false statements. Add your name to Acts of Gratitude #gratitudegratitude" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://americansofconscience.com/01-10-2026/#gratitude

A massive "Hands off Greenland" protest is happening right now in Copenhagen to demonstrate against Trump's threats.

"The aim is to send a clear and unified message of respect for Greenland's democracy," organisers said.

“Respect for Greenland, respect for Greenlanders, respect for Denmark.”

From Minnesota to Texas, ICE’s unchecked violence is killing our community members. We can’t allow these tragedies to become daily occurrences.

Shut down Fort Bliss and the rest of ICE's detention machine now.

The news is heavy and you likely feel overwhelmed. We get it. But here at #AoCChecklist, we continue to highlight wins for democracy, equality, kindness, and the planet because there is always good news to celebrate! #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/01-10-2026/#goodnews

You can do this no matter the side of the aisle your reps take.

Action: Demand that Congress Stop ICE Expansion. Your voice matters. Contacts and script in Action 3 of #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/01-10-2026/#action3

Sports are for EVERYONE.

As the Supreme Court heard arguments in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, we joined @aclu.org, @lambdalegal.org, and other partners to send a clear message: Trans kids deserve the freedom to be, to play, and to belong.

Today, SCOTUS held oral arguments in two landmark cases–West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox–challenging state laws banning trans youth from participating in school sports.

Read more about work with @aclu.org and @legalvoice.org on these historic cases: tinyurl.com/2s3p9k63

Action: Demand that ICE agents unmask now. #AoCChecklist is all about helping you keep your resolution to act for democracy. Contacts and script included here: #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/01-10-2026/#action2

Yes, you can do something! TIME SENSITIVE: Insist on congressional oversight of military action in Venezuela. Contact and script in Action 1 PLUS you can add your name by Tue, Jan 13, to a letter from #AoCChecklist to House and Senate leaders. #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/01-10-2026/#action1

📣We resolve to take action and amplify good news with the first checklist of 2026! https://americansofconscience.com/01-09-2026/

🦋 Hope is contagious. Catch it by following @aocchecklist on Facebook, BlueSky, Threads, and Instagram, then ✅ off your resolution to be part of the solution!

We're back at "it"! What's "it," you ask? Creating a stronger democracy, a thriving planet, and equality for all - one well-researched action at a time... taken by YOU. Guess you're back at "it" too! Look for a new Checklist this Friday ✅

"When We the People come together, we can make a real and lasting difference" - @commoncause.org

With elections in ALL 50 states this year, we can ALL make a difference 🗳️

"food insecurity takes many forms in the U.S...going without food, even for short periods, can take a significant physical and psychological toll.”

Hunger is a policy choice AND we can help people today. See actions 2 & 4 from #AoCChecklist americansofconscience.com/12-05-2025/

@civileats.com calls out the critical connection between race, food, poverty, and equity by sharing stories that highlight these issues. Learn more about food justice⤵

We all deserve policies which:

⚕️ensure access to health care
💲support a living wage for those who provide care
🎓protect the programs that support children’s futures