Friend,

We have big news!

Last week, we told you about our plans to launch a Congressional Watch Hub for journalists and activists to track and fight back against anti-American legislation Donald Trump plans to push on us.

This Congressional Watch Hub will join Courage Score and the Courage Voter Guide as the foremost tools in California to hold politicians accountable and educate voters about who’s standing up for them, and who’s shilling for big money corporate interests.

A generous donor wants to ensure the Congressional Watch Hub becomes a reality as soon as possible, so they have stepped forward to double every donation we receive until December 31, up to $10,000!

Your donation is worth twice as much in the fight for progress in California. Will you make a donation today to support our work in 2025?

Since 2015, the Courage Score has served a vital role in the state’s social change community.

Each year, we work with over 100 progressive advocacy groups throughout California, surveying them on their priority bills on issues ranging from health care and housing to criminal justice and climate change.

The most progressive bills that pass by the narrowest margins are evaluated in order to create Courage Score, a report card for our state legislators. We also take into account money our representatives take and how they align with their voters, which turns into a score for every legislator and highlights All Stars and members of the Hall of Shame.

Now we’re going to take that same framework and careful research and keep journalists, voters, and activists abreast of the Trump legislation moving through Congress and how California can fight back.

It’s all part of our mission to educate Californians and help them hold their elected officials accountable -- rewarding those who stand up for their constituents and punishing those who side with deep-pocketed corporate lobbyists. You can help us meet that mission, and every dollar you donate will go twice as far!

Right now, as we prepare our 2024 Courage Score and get ready for the year ahead, a generous donor is matching all contributions up to $10,000. Will you make a donation today and double your impact on our vital work?

Thank you for being with us.

–Irene, along with Annie, Angela, Isidra, Cecilia, Jen, and Lindsay (the Courage team)

P.S. -- Want to learn more about what we did this year? Check out our video that shows just what you are supporting!