[ [link removed] ]Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for Congress






Alexandria experienced firsthand how difficult it is for working-class,
grassroots candidates to break into politics and compete in a corrupt
system where billionaires can buy elections. So she decided to launch
Courage to Change in January 2020: a leadership PAC that supports
candidates who refuse to bow to establishment pressure, who advocate
ferociously for working-class families, and who have lived the same
struggles as the people they seek to represent.

Our latest initiative is the [ [link removed] ]Courage to Change Pledge: a tool to help
voters elect a strong, progressive slate of city council candidates in New
York City. Candidates were invited to submit a questionnaire to pledge
their commitment to support policies that prioritize working-class New
Yorkers and to stand up to established interests.

The candidates answered questions like whether or not they support
reducing the annual NYPD budget and shifting those funds towards
community-based support systems, for example, and other commitments that
align with ethical fundraising, prioritizing workers, investing in 21st
century infrastructure, championing environmental justice, and more.
([ [link removed] ]You can view the whole questionnaire here!)

Our team went through every single response to see which candidates will
“walk-the-walk” and help build a city that’s affordable, safe, and just
for all. On Saturday at City Hall, we recognized 60 City Council
candidates who received a perfect score on the questionnaire.

We decided to start here in New York City before the primary on June 22,
but with your help, AOC can continue to lead these efforts and we can
continue to uplift and elect progressive candidates across the country.

[ [link removed] ]Can you please help support these important initiatives by splitting a
$3 contribution between Courage to Change and our campaign
right now? Your donations will help us elect progressive community
leaders, activists, and working-class candidates across the country.



[ [link removed] ]Contribute $3



If you aren't able to make a donation today, we understand. There will be
plenty of opportunities later on to support these candidates in other ways
— and the most important thing is that you stay involved. Thank you for
being part of this movement.

We’re so excited and hopeful about where we’re headed. More soon.

Team AOC



 

 

* PAC stands for Political Action Committee. PACs have been around since
1944 and exist for the purpose of raising and spending money to elect and
defeat candidates. Too often, PACs are used by corporations and dark money
groups to buy off politicians. Unlike super PACs that can take unlimited
money from billionaires, Courage to Change is a leadership PAC that runs
via small-dollar donations.


 


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