Lead with Courage · [email protected]

March 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM

10 years strong holding legislators accountable

Some of our state representatives are putting everything on the line to protect our progress and our rights — and some are jumping on board Trump's agenda. Friend, Nationwide, Democrats want their members of Congress to oppose Trump as much as possible -- but our confidence in them is wa…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

March 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM

CA working families champion to respond to Trump’s speech

Check out this rising star as she talks about the issues we care about. Friend, Tomorrow night, Donald Trump will give the State of the Union in front of Congress and the nation. Without even watching, we know that Trump will not say anything that is actually in touch with the needs of w…

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  Stop Trump Tax Cuts (via Courage) · [email protected]

February 25, 2025 at 5:07 PM

URGENT: Trump Tax Cuts 2.0 vote TODAY

The House of Representatives is set to vote TODAY on a budget bill that would harm millions of American families. Friend -- I wanted to make sure you saw this email from yesterday. This vote is happening TODAY, and we need to call every member of the House of Representatives -- especiall…

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  Stop Trump Tax Cuts (via Courage) · [email protected]

February 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM

URGENT: Trump Tax Cuts 2.0 vote TOMORROW

The House of Representatives is set to vote TOMORROW on a budget bill that would harm millions of American families. Friend, The House of Representatives is set to vote TOMORROW on a budget resolution that would harm millions of American families.(1) The bill would renew Donald Trump’s t…

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  Stop the Deportations (via Courage) · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Know your rights if ICE comes to your door

Trump border agents have arrested 8,200 people in three weeks -- many illegally. Friend, Since Trump’s inauguration, his Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency -- or ICE -- has wasted no time, arresting some 8,200 people across the country.(1) In California, as across the country, Tr…

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  Stop the Deportations (via Courage) · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Add your name: Protect our undocumented neighbors

Congress has the power to resist Trump’s out-of-control deportation machine. Friend, The Trump administration has issued new arrest quotas for ICE, demanding that they detain 1,200 to 1,500 people per day, all to carry out Trump’s mad vision of deporting “millions and millions.”(1) The i…

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  Save Our Healthcare with Courage · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM

How you can help the Kaiser mental health workers

Help the Kaiser therapists striking for better pay and working conditions. Friend, Competent mental health providers are more important than ever, but Kaiser Permanente, Southern California’s largest health care provider, has mistreated its therapists and psychologists for years. The co…

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  Protect Medicaid with Courage · [email protected]

February 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Speak up today, Friend!

15 million Californians' healthcare is at risk. Friend, More than 15 million people in California depend on Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program, for their healthcare.(1) Seventy percent of Medi-Cal is funded by the federal government -- and that funding is on Elon Musk's Department of…

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  Fight Trump (via Courage California) · [email protected]

February 5, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Friend, we want to hear from you

We can't let the Trump tornado dictate our next steps. Friend -- We haven't heard from you yet! Will you fill out our poll and help direct Courage California's next steps? Friend, In just a week, Donald Trump has issued 37 executive orders spanning everything from abortion to federal g…

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  Protect FEMA with Courage · [email protected]

February 3, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Add your name: FEMA needs our help

Natural disasters know no borders. Friend, When wildfires wreaked devastation across southern California, FEMA has been there, providing essential support. FEMA has been a critical part of the recovery effort, covering the cost of debris removal and providing one-time cash payments to su…

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  Meta Alert via Courage California · [email protected]

February 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Add your name: Tell Meta to bring back fact-checkers

If enough of us speak out together and make our voices heard, we can show Meta that their customers -- the people they rely on to make money by showing us ads -- reject the removal of fact-checking. Friend, We use Facebook for so many reasons -- to stay connected with those near and fa…

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  Fight Trump (via Courage California) · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM

Friend, we want to hear from you

We can't let the Trump tornado dictate our next steps. Friend, In just a week, Donald Trump has issued 37 executive orders spanning everything from abortion to federal grant funding to LGBTQ+ populations.(1) Some he has already rescinded. Some have been blocked by the courts. The chaos …

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  Stop Mass Deportation with Courage · [email protected]

January 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM

Sign the petition: Congress must stop Trump’s deportation machine

Donald Trump wants to use an outdated and xenophobic law to detain and deport thousands of immigrants. Friend, Even before he takes office, the Trump agenda for mass deportation is underway. Right now, U.S. Border Patrol agents are carrying out massive raids in the Central Valley -- wher…

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  Fight Trump with Courage · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Trump v. California

Trump is making infuriating claims about the L.A. wildfires. Friend, As hundreds of thousands of Californians suffer from the devastating wildfires raging in Los Angeles, Donald Trump is spreading lies and falsely blaming California Democrats for the catastrophe.(1,2) Trump’s rhetoric i…

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  Trump Appointment Alert (via Courage) · [email protected]

January 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Add your name: Reject a climate change denier as EPA head

A climate change denier who has voted to cut the EPA budget by $1.9 billion, Lee Zeldin has no business leading an agency of such critical importance as we stand on the precipice of irreversible climate damage. Friend, The Los Angeles wildfires are a devastating reminder of how Californi…

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  Biden Must Act with Courage · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 8:40 PM

SIGN: Biden must free this Indigenous prisoner

We need your help in this crucial moment in the fight for justice. Friend, President Joe Biden has one week left in office -- and an opportunity to right a major injustice. 80-year-old Leonard Peltier was convicted in 1976 of killing two FBI agents, despite widespread evidence that the c…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

January 9, 2025 at 9:20 PM

The wildfires are raging. Here’s how to help

As residents of California, we are devastated at the destruction of the uncontained Los Angeles County wildfires burning. Friend, As residents of California, we are devastated at the destruction of the uncontained Los Angeles County wildfires burning right now. Our hearts go out to the m…

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  Ryan Brown via Courage California · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM

Amazon fired me.

My name is Ryan Brown, I’m the President of Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity & Empowerment (CAUSE). Friend, My name is Ryan Brown, I’m the President of Carolina Amazonians United for Solidarity & Empowerment (CAUSE), based out of the Raleigh-Durham warehouse (RDU1). We…

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  Jen J., Courage California · [email protected]

January 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM

Here’s my health insurance story. What’s yours?

Health insurance is in the spotlight. Let’s keep it there. Friend, House Speaker Mike Johnson has named his agenda for the first 100 days of the Donald Trump administration. Top of the list? Repealing the Affordable Care Act.(1) Unlike Trump’s first term, which was only three years from …

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

January 1, 2025 at 1:00 AM

ICYMI: One last thing before the new year

Every dollar you give will go twice as far in helping us prepare for Day One of the Trump administration. Friend -- we are still $4,000 away from our year-end $25,000 goal, and there are just a few hours left to have your donation MATCHED 100%! Give now to have your donation for progr…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 8:11 PM

We’ll make this quick

Every dollar you give will go twice as far in helping us prepare for Day One of the Trump administration. Friend, The year is almost over, so we’ll make this quick: Today is the last day to donate and have your donation doubled thanks to a generous match from a fellow Courage member! W…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 7:21 PM

What is courage?

We know that this community has the courage necessary to face the next four years. Friend, What is Courage? Courage is: Enshrining marriage equality in the California constitution as we prepare for an all-out assault on queer families from the Trump administration Passing a climate bon…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 29, 2024 at 9:21 PM

[[100% MATCH]] California can stop Trump. Here’s how.

We must be able to stop Trump 2.0 in January. Friend, I’m worried. We are staring down a second Trump administration. The major progress California has made on addressing climate change, from our clean water initiatives to becoming the state with the most electric vehicles in the nation…

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  Stop Elon Musk · [email protected]

December 28, 2024 at 7:31 PM

Holding corporations to account in 2025

Holding corporations and billionaires like Elon Musk accountable is about to get more important than ever. Friend, Elon Musk poured hundreds of millions of dollars into electing Donald Trump.(1) Now, he’s a top advisor in Trump 2.0’s orbit – with plenty at stake for his bottom line. Ama…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM

How money defeats our progressive values

In 2025, we won’t stop calling out Big Oil and other corporations trying to buy off politicians. Friend, Every year, in every town from Shasta to San Diego, big money interests flood campaign coffers with donations -- trying to persuade politicians to prioritize corporate profits over p…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 26, 2024 at 6:20 PM

Double your impact right now

Give to support our Congressional Watch Hub, Courage Score, and our Progressive Voter Guide. 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 Donal…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 23, 2024 at 6:10 PM

A beacon of progress?

Californians do not live in a bubble, and Trump puts them at risk. Friend, As we look ahead to 2025, it’s clear California is going to be ground zero in the fight against Trump 2.0. Yes, Democrats still control much of state politics. But Republican gains in the November elections show …

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  Stop Amazon with Courage · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 6:11 PM

Amazon ON STRIKE!

HUGE NEWS: Workers at seven Amazon facilities have gone on strike! Friend, HUGE NEWS: Workers at seven Amazon facilities have gone on strike!(1) For two years, the billionaire owners of Amazon have refused to make a union contract with members of the Amazon Labor Union. Now they can’t i…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 19, 2024 at 7:16 PM

SIGN: Pardon for justice

We’ve already seen the single largest act of clemency of ever in the United States. Biden must go further. Friend, Last week, President Joe Biden commuted sentences for 1,500 people and pardoned 39 more -- the largest single act of clemency in the history of the United States.(1) It was …

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 17, 2024 at 5:29 PM

MAGA Congress vs. California

We’re not going to repeat the first administration. Friend, We are about to enter the age of Trump 2.0 -- and this time, Donald Trump has a MAGA Congress and Senate backing him up. In his first administration, Trump was able to accomplish what he did because he kept the media in a tails…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 11, 2024 at 11:49 PM

SIGN: Stop the “nonprofit killer” bill

It’s horrifying how bad this bill is. Friend, The House of Representatives has handed Donald Trump a weapon to take down any organization that he deems to be a challenge to his autocratic power. MAGA Republicans (and 15 Democrats!) voted to pass HR 9495, which is being termed the “Nonpro…

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  Save SNAP with Courage · [email protected]

December 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM

SIGN: Congress must protect food programs from Trump

Five million Californians depend on us. Friend, Every month, nearly five million Californians living at or below the poverty line depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table.(1) But SNAP runs out of funding at the end of the year, and if House …

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 3, 2024 at 5:14 PM

Something FREE you can do for California on Giving Tuesday!

We need to be California-strong in the face of Donald Trump. Friend, It’s Giving Tuesday, and most organizations are asking for donations. Courage California usually does, too! But on this Giving Tuesday, we aren’t asking you to give us money -- we’re asking you to give us your voice. We…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 2, 2024 at 8:11 PM

This Cyber Monday, fight back against Amazon

Today, give to the fight against corporate abuse -- not Amazon. Friend, Today is Cyber Monday, and Amazon is offering big deals. You know what else the mega corporation is doing? Demanding long hours from delivery drivers whose vans can exceed 100 degrees.(1) Firing employees injured on …

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  Resist Trump with Courage · [email protected]

November 18, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Sign the petition: Confirm all Biden judicial nominations now

Add your name: Tell the Senate Democrats to confirm all of Biden’s judicial nominees today! Friend, We have 66 days left before Trump takes office. That means 66 days to lay the groundwork for our resistance to his barrage of attacks against the very core of our democracy. While many of …

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

November 7, 2024 at 8:42 PM

How do we protect our democracy now?

Join People for the American Way for this essential post-election discussion! Friend, The voting may be over, but the election isn’t -- votes are still being counted, and results are being reported. Plus, we are now facing one of the biggest direct threats to our democracy in almost a ce…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

November 6, 2024 at 8:01 PM

A message to our beloved Courage community

We know what’s coming and what we need to do to fight. Friend, Many of us are grieving right now. Some are processing real, direct threats to our family and loved ones. You are not alone. You are a valued part of a community of passionate progressives who care about our state and countr…

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  Robert Reich for Courage California · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 5:11 PM

SIGN: Demand the Media inform the public of the “red mirage”

The media must inform the public of this dirty trick Trump tried in 2020, which he’s likely to try again: Since less populated “red” Republican voting districts are more quickly counted, Trump will likely use this fact to claim Republicans are getting “robbed” of their early “lead.” Fri…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

November 1, 2024 at 3:10 PM

Want an easy, free way to turn out the vote this weekend?

Don't just stress-eat candy and cross your fingers. Do something! Friend, We are just four days from Election Day, and only 25% of voters have returned their ballots in California. We can do better than that! Courage California has put together a ton of information about what's at stake …

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  Stop Elon Musk with Courage · [email protected]

October 29, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Help tell Elon Musk to cease and desist

The U.S. Dept. of Justice must demand Elon Musk end his illegal voting scheme. Friend, In a democracy, our vote is our voice -- not a commodity to be sold to the highest bidder. In the United States, that’s not just an ideal, it’s the law. And there’s a pretty good chance Elon Musk is b…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 28, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Shirking their civic duty

The fourth estate in our democracy is at risk this November 5. Friend, Just days before a presidential election that could decide the future of our democracy, both the Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post have declined to endorse anyone in the presidential election, despite their ed…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 25, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Today’s Action: Ask three friends to vote!

You can help change the outcome of this election! Friend, You may think your friends are all voters, but more than 30% of registered voters skip elections on a regular basis. But here's the good news: Your friends are five times more likely to go to the polls if they are asked to by peo…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 24, 2024 at 6:32 PM

Your Day 4 Action enclosed

You can help change the outcome of this election! Friend, Ok, you’ve learned about the candidates and issues, and you’ve turned your ballot in. What’s next? Share our Courage Voter Guide with your friends and family!  A Pew Research Poll showed that people are twice as likely to trust t…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 23, 2024 at 8:12 PM

Today is the day to return your ballot!

You can help change the outcome of this election! Friend, We are less than two weeks from Election Day, and Californians have had their ballots for two weeks now. Yet only 9% of ballots have been returned so far! We’re going to change that today. Your mission: Fill out and return your b…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 7:47 PM

Your Day 2 Action enclosed

You can help change the outcome of this election! Friend, California has 3.2 million eligible Latina voters -- that's 1 out of 6 voters in the state -- and they are a powerhouse! Latina women are the decision-makers in their families, and they go to the polls at much higher rates than t…

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  GOTV in California · [email protected]

October 21, 2024 at 9:01 PM

Your Day 1 Action enclosed

You can help change the outcome of this election! Friend, More than 22 million registered voters in California have received their ballots, and it’s critical that as many voters as possible return them and make their voices heard! Research proves that voters are much more likely to cast…

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  Stop Comstock (via Courage California) · [email protected]

October 19, 2024 at 7:11 PM

SIGN: Stop the undead anti-abortion law

It’s past time we repeal the anti-woman, anti-abortion 1873 Comstock Act. Friend, This Halloween, here’s what’s really scary: If Donald Trump wins the White House, he doesn’t need an act of Congress to ban abortion nationwide. Instead, Trump and his extremist Project 2025 allies will en…

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  Courage for Marriage Equality · [email protected]

October 9, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Take part: Make calls for marriage equality!

Prop 3 enshrines marriage equality in the California constitution, regardless of what happens at the federal level. Friend, In California, we are working hard to support the safety and dignity of every single Californian. For example, when right-wing conservatives were marginalizing tra…

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  AI Alert (via Courage California) · [email protected]

September 24, 2024 at 5:03 PM

SIGN: No AI deepfakes in our elections

Congress won’t act to protect our elections against AI. The states must lead. Friend, Fake video, images, and audio created by artificial intelligence -- or AI -- are becoming a major problem in our elections. Last month, Elon Musk shared an AI-generated deepfake of VP Kamala Harris deg…

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  Marriage Equality Alert (via Courage California) · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 7:12 PM

The Supreme Court could end marriage equality in CA

Prop 8 could return as the law of the land in California, denying countless LGBTQ+ couples the right to marry. Friend, Here’s a hard truth: Prop 8 -- the right-wing effort to end marriage equality in California in 2008 -- is still on the books. Even though all Californians can marry who…

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