Freedom of ideas, not flames

Imagine--public works offering reassurance, employment, and power! Take a minute with Michael Green to hear the inspiring story of the Hoover Dam.

Protect critical services for infants & toddlers with disabilities. The FY27 budget proposal removes funding for specialists who deliver critical services to nearly 1/2 million infants & toddlers. Say no to this. Script, links: https://americansofconscience.com/06-12-2026/#action3

Rachel Carson was an ordinary American with tools to create change. The same tools all of us can use: a vision, a voice, science, words. Please allow yourself a minute with the inspiring Katherine Richardson to learn about the extraordinary influence of Rachel Carson.

We know you have a minute. Use it to learn from Senator Angus King about Joshua Chamberlain, another inspiring example of a person who stepped up to do what he could for his country and his state, Maine.

Ranked choice voting. Straightforward.

Time Sensitive! Oppose unconstitutional involvement in voting by the U.S. Postal Service before July 2. USPS proposed a rule threatening to disenfranchise voters who rely on mailed ballots. Take this top action: americansofconscience.com/06-12-2026/#action2

Sharing for those who might have questions about fixing Congress.

#GoodNews from Waimea High School (HI. Kudos to these incredible, determined students.

Helping people have the expectation and determination to vote is work we can all be doing. Teen voter registration is critical. When registered, they have the expectation and determination to vote. Exactly what democracy needs across the population.

Due by June 29: Uphold long-established fair-housing protections for transgender people. Comment on a proposed rule that would allow discrimination against transgender & nonbinary people seeking HUD-funded emergency shelter & other services. americansofconscience.com/06-12-2026/#action1

Louder for those in the back: "Pride isn't one day or one month: i's every person who refuses to be invisible. Every person who shows up for someone else. Every person who votes like their rights depend on it — because they do."

People. Together. Ordinary acts, performed consistently, are what lead to change.  The future is written by those who choose to show up. For your dose of encouragement, read our Inspiring Message: https://americansofconscience.com/what-democracy-looks-like/

Thank you @blackvotersmatterfund.org

YES. Let's show up.

#Goodnews from a federal judge.

The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire was a tragedy that inspired New Yorkers to implement workplace reforms and Frances Perkins, who as the first female U.S Labor Secretary and Cabinet member labored to create and pass national legislation to support the health and safety of U.S. workers.

This article gives obvious reasons to continue protesting the Twin Metals mine in the headwaters of the Boundary Waters.

Let's say YES to kindness and light, yes to a more equitable world. Open the newest #AoCChecklist and say yes with action(s) for better tomorrows.https://americansofconscience.com/06-12-2026/

Inspiring. "We are going to embrace the promise announced in the Declaration of Independence and stop what is wrong and create something new, just as our collective ancestors did, ” said April England Albright, National Legal Director of Black Voters Matter. Check out the links to learn more.

Let's rededicate ourselves with actions to work for equality and for every community to thrive without fear.

1811-1812 earthquakes in what is now Southern MO inspired our first nat'l disaster relief legislation. Actions at the national level addressing displacement, loss of resources, injury, and death related to natural disasters keep us resilient

Kudos to Maine voters embracing #RCV and increasing voter turnout in the primaries. Let's continue building and respecting the voter's voice.

We save democracy in community, one election at a time. So vote with people you know, with stamps, on a screen, at a polling place, or at home—wherever and however you can vote according to your state rules. For all things voting-related, go to Vote411.org July 14 NE July 21 AZ July 28 GA , SC

"Relentless agitator." This inspiring minute with Stacy Schiff talking about Samuel Adams is a wonderful reminder of the power of one determined person in our nation's history. Know that each time we act, we are also part of changing our nation's present and future.

Good pay equity news. ⬇️

#GoodNews for your bookshelf!

Need a lift? Enjoy this inspiring minute with US Representative Lori Trahan of MA about An Wang, the Chinese American whose genius and generosity, after inventing magnetic core memory, made the American dream possible for many others.

Join the Americans of Conscience community and together, we will take more actions in 2026! https://americansofconscience.com/subscribe/

What a difference Marjory Stoneman Douglas made! Protecting the earth's inspiring beauty and diversity begins with the will and vision of an individual. This inspiring minute reminds us of how significant each person's actions and words can be.

It's World Oceans Day! Follow @climateactapp.bsky.social to learn more about actions you can take every day to help save our planet!

The president's proposed budget calls for the closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Did you know this is the ONLY source of federal funding for libraries? Learn more at SaveIMLS.org and let's work to save our libraries! 📚

Disability rights are human rights. Thank you, @democracyforward.org 📣

We're inspired to learn how everyday Americans, like Harriet Beecher Stowe, use their talents, will, and thought to change the course of events in the country.

You're engaged. You take action. Now you want to do more good. See if the new AoCC IMPACT RESEARCH TEAM is the next right step for you. Learn more HERE: https://americansofconscience.com/volunteer/

Duplicate ballots are not leading to double votes. With so much at stake with voting rights, it's important to stay grounded in facts ⤵️

It's good to be grounded in reality, but we all need to stay lifted in hope to move our nation forward. On this Hot Air Balloon Day, what lifts you UP?! Share in the comments!

Blocked! Another attempt to pass the SAVE America Act fails

Call on your members of Congress to: Refuse to provide one dollar to ICE and CBP through the reconciliation process; Immediately take action to revoke the tens of billions already given through last summer’s reconciliation bill

What inspires you? We're inspired by the people--scientists!-- creating and adjusting tools that bring us Information from sources near and very far. That transforms our understanding of the world and ourselves.

Take a listen and learn more about the state of maternal health in the US ⤵️

Voting starts with registration! High school students, did you know you can pre-register to vote before you turn 18? Secure your future vote today and do your part to strengthen our democracy. Find your state's requirements at https://www.thecivicscenter.org/

"Is this America?" Fannie Lou Hamer was an incredible person. Take this inspiring minute with Monica Land, her niece, to lead you to learning more about her.

This minute of amazement with Kentucky Gov. Beshear can go a long way! If we measured it by feet, maybe longer than a 28-foot stride. What is inspiring your faith in the country?

Bearing witness to ICE activity at immigration hearings; each photo a heartbreaking story that must be heard 💔

Are you a democracy defender? Frances Perkins was. Enjoy this inspiring minute to learn how as Secretary of Labor for all of FDR's presidency she created the social safety net and changed the future for America's workers.

You can do this for yourself, too. All year long in fact! Freedom to read is a project for a lifetime, and you can do it one day at a time.

Primary voting - any voting - is crucial. Please go to the polls if you didn't vote early or mail in your ballot and become one of the incredible number of people using their right to vote.

Add your name in thanks to: 👏Fulton County, GA Board of Registration & Elections for challenging DOJ demand for contact information of election employees, volunteers from 2020 election; and more! https://americansofconscience.com/05-22-2026/#gratitude

"We came with nothing, but we believed we could become something." Ellis Island. Twelve million people. One inspiring minute.