Dear,

In 2008, a majority of Californians voted in favor of Proposition 8,
outlawing same-sex marriage -- despite widespread support for marriage
equality in the state.(1)

How did that happen? Anti-marriage equality groups flooded the state with
millions of dollars to spread misinformation on Prop 8, convincing the
majority to vote for it.

Now it's happening again, with Big Money attacking ballot initiatives
intended to pay fair wages to gig workers, ensure that schools get the
money they need, and more.

That's why the Courage California Voter Guide is a critical tool for the
upcoming election. Our Guide not only breaks down the language of the
propositions, but it also gives voters the context of who is funding
campaigns for or against the initiatives and clears up misinformation that
is spreading on social media.

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in California before the election. Will you donate $5 to
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Here are is a snapshot of a few of the recommendations we are making for
propositions in November in our Voter Guide:(2)

Vote YES on Prop 15
California schools continue to be underfunded, with communities of color
affected the most. Proposition 15 will restore an estimated $11.5 billion
annually to schools and communities by closing property tax loopholes
benefiting wealthy corporations, without raising taxes on small
businesses, renters, and homeowners. Realtor lobbyists are spending major
funds to defeat Prop 15.

Vote YES on Prop 16
California is one of just eight states that doesn't take race, gender, or
ethnicity into account when considering college admissions or hiring in
government positions. The state has lost $820 million in contracts with
minority- and women-owned businesses, and racism proliferates the
admissions processes. Proposition 16 would bring affirmative action back
to California, but an anti-equity group is fighting it.

Vote YES on Prop 17
After a person serves their sentence, they should be allowed to reenter
democratic society, including reclaiming the right to vote. Black and
brown people are disproprotionately incarcerated and, thus are
disenfranchised at an alarming rate, and it's time we end that
discrimination. Proposition 17 restores voting rights to those on parole.

Vote YES on Prop 18
Voting is habit-forming! That's why 19 states allow 17-year-olds to vote
in primary elections if they will be 18 by the general election. This
allows for voter education and registration programs in schools and
encourages future voting. Proposition 18 would implement the same rule
here.

Vote NO on Prop 22
Workers for apps like Lyft, Uber, and DoorDash are not protected by
minimum wage, overtime, or workers' compensation laws. These essential
workers are entitled to labor protections, just like other employees, but
Proposition 22 classifies these workers as contractors so corporations can
avoid investing in their workers and pad their own bottom lines. That’s
why Lyft, Uber, and DoorDash are spending millions to pass Proposition 22.

The Courage California Voter Guide also provides readers with a customized
ballot that includes our recommendations for which candidates will fight
for economic, social, and environmental justice.

In March, more than 123,000 people used our Voter Guide, and we need to
ramp way up for November. We're running Google ads, designing mailers, and
more to get the Courage California Voter Guide in front of as many eyes as
possible.

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Courage California Voter Guide?

Yours in the fight for our democracy,

Caitlin, along with Angela, Annie, Brian, Deepthi, Gabby, Irene, Jay,
Lindsay, Molly, Raquel, and Scottie (the Courage team)

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