| Dear Friend, Just a few months into 2023, several prominent California legislators have jumped into the race for Congress. You know what that means -- before you know it, our televisions will be flooded by commercials, both attacking candidates and showing the candidates making bold promises about how they will make the country better. How can you possibly know what the truth is? Courage California has got you covered with our annual Courage Score. The Courage Score shows how our politicians actually vote, not what they promise. We lay out in easy-to-read detail whether or not they’ve stood up for the people while in office, and which special interests they’ve taken money from. It’s a critical resource, and we need to ensure that as many people as possible see it in order to cut through the election noise.
State Senator Scott Wiener has announced he’s interested in running for Rep. Nancy Pelosi’s seat, should she retire.(1) State Senator Anthony Portantino and Assemblymember Laura Friedman have announced they will run to replace Rep. Adam Schiff.(2) California’s 47th Congressional district already has several candidates, including including state Senator Dave Min.(3) They’re just the tip of the iceberg. The Courage Score will let voters know how these representatives and the rest of the legislature cast their vote when they had the chance to protect the environment, support affordable housing, and rein in police power. Did they vote in the interest of the people, or did they vote with whichever special interest lined their pockets? We’ve done the research necessary to rise above the typical political rhetoric, working with dozens of partners and reviewing hundreds of bills to identify the real heroes of the legislature -- and those who made progressive promises and then betrayed us when in office. Courage Score is one of our biggest, most ambitious projects, and the only way we can get it done -- and into the hands of the public -- is with your support. Will you donate to help hold politicians accountable? Thanks for your critical support. –Irene, along with Angela, Annie, Isidra, Lindsay, Mai, Mai, and Scottie (and the rest of the Courage team)
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