Dear Friend,

There’s no question that 2022 has been a difficult year.

While we celebrated significant wins, inflation is still hovering around
8% as corporations continue to rake in record profits.(1) Some of the
nation's largest companies, many based right here in California, are
laying off thousands of people.(2) We are in the middle of a surge of
coronavirus, flu, and RSV cases.

Courage California has taken a hit during these hardships. Fundraising has
dipped as people have struggled with skyrocketing prices, and several
large donors had to cut back.

As we look at our 2023 budget, we are remembering that there are so many
fights for a more equitable and just society that we are facing in the
upcoming year. We need to start January on the strongest possible footing,
which is why I’m writing you today.

[ [link removed] ]Will you make a year-end donation to Courage California and help
support our most critical goals in the upcoming year?

[ [link removed] ]DONATE

Most of our funding comes from people like you, who care about issues like
workers’ rights, climate change, and out-of-control health care costs.

In order to continue to fight for these issues, we keep our overhead cost
as low as possible, working with a small team in a virtual setting. That’s
how we’ve been able to achieve big things -- like helping to reelect Katie
Porter, pass legislation to stop Amazon from abusing its workers, and hold
legislators accountable with our Courage Score -- on the thinnest budget
possible.

And in the upcoming year, we have major campaigns that we can’t afford to
lose:

* We need to pressure President Biden to nominate two members to the
USPS Board of Governors who will finally get rid of Louis DeJoy and
stop the destruction of the post office.
* We are pushing for stronger worker protections, as laborers are in the
middle of massive union fights with Amazon, the University of
California system, and other powerhouses.
* We are fighting for our very democracy in the push to defund Fox
“News” and stop the disinformation that is tearing our society apart.
* We are supporting partners like Black Women for Wellness and
California Environmental Voters to advocate for people-first policy.

As it stands now, our budget can’t fund all of this important work.
Without your help, I will have to make tough decisions about which we need
to cut -- and I know you care about them all. Please give right now to
ensure that we can continue fighting for a more progressive California and
country in 2023.

[ [link removed] ]Will you make a year-end donation to Courage California today?

[ [link removed] ]DONATE

–Irene, along with Angela, Annie, Isidra, Lindsay, LisaMarie, Mai, Mai,
Raquel, and Scottie (the Courage team) 

PS: Courage California is fighting for equity and justice across the state
and country. [ [link removed] ]Will you become a monthly donor and help sustain our work?

Donations go to support all of Courage California's work for a more
progressive California and country. Follow us now on [ [link removed] ]Facebook or
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Courage California (formerly Courage Campaign) makes sure our democracy works for ALL of us by fighting corruption in California politics. We believe the solution lies in exposing and solving systemic problems through strategic organizing, enhancing coordination between progressive organizations, and mobilizing civic engagement from our communities, particularly voters of color, young voters, and self-identified progressives.

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