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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 3:42 PM

Friend, will you attend this virtual town hall on July 29?

Join these representatives for “Courage in the Moment, Courage for the Movement." Dear Friend, In this moment of exciting change, Courage California Institute wants to connect you with elected officials in California who are leading the fight for racial equity. We're inviting you to atte…
  Coronavirus Alert, via Courage California · [email protected]
July 10, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Essential workers need our help

It’s time to care for them. Dear, The U.S. has hit a terrible milestone: 60,000 new coronavirus cases in just one day.(1) Essential workers -- the people who provide crucial health care, keep grocery stores stocked, deliver necessities, and keep our cities running -- are being relied on …
  Stand for Black Lives, via Courage California · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Jackie Lacey is in trouble

When D.A. Jackie Lacey opened the Los Angeles Times on Sunday, here’s what she saw: Dear, Just three months ago, DA Jackie Lacey won her primary with nearly twice as many votes as the second place candidate.(1) But then you, our supporters, helped Courage California and Black Lives Matt…
  Raquel Parra, Courage California · [email protected]
July 8, 2020 at 6:55 PM

EMAIL: Tell the Senate to pass the Essential Workers Bill of Rights

Congress must pass the Essential Worker Bill of Rights Dear Friend, While we’ve been collectively fighting to combat anti-Black racism, the virus has continued to take more and more Black and brown lives. Just last week, Gov. Newsom reversed phase two opening orders by specifying a shut …
  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]
June 26, 2020 at 4:45 PM

The revolution is live

Dear Friend, I cannot think of a better time to be stepping in as the first woman of color Executive Director to lead Courage California. The revolution is live, energized by Black leaders and allies who are demanding justice. We are seeing change happen at a scale and pace that gives m…
  Say Their Names, via Courage California · [email protected]
June 24, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Two police shootings in 48 hours

On Sunday, Black Lives Matter and Courage California will call out LA district attorney Jackie Lacey. Dear, Despite increased scrutiny on the police's use of force, Los Angeles County deputies shot and killed two men within 48 hours of each other last week, and DA Jackie Lacey has done …
  Jay Chotirmal, Courage California · [email protected]
June 23, 2020 at 7:34 PM

SIGN: We must end the police's war on Black people

We must continue the momentum for our collective liberation Dear Friend, Another world is possible. A world that puts people before profits. A world where community is put before cages. With courage, we can demand change and work toward our collective well-being. The recent uprisings, de…
  Say Their Names, via Courage California · [email protected]
June 20, 2020 at 3:44 PM

UPDATE: The police shot into his car 34 times

We're just $6,750 away from our goal. Black Lives Matter is joining us in calling for the removal of LA district attorney Jackie Lacey. Dear -- The LAPD is one of the most violent police forces in the country, and the abuse isn't going to stop until DA Jackie Lacey is held accountable. W…
  Say Their Names, via Courage California · [email protected]
June 18, 2020 at 7:55 PM

The police shot into his car 34 times

Black Lives Matter is calling for the removal of LA district attorney Jackie Lacey. Dear, Ryan Twyman was just 24 years old when Los Angeles police fired 34 shots into his car last June, killing the unarmed Black man.(1) The father of three was one of 608 people who have lost their lives…
  Molly Watson, Courage California · [email protected]
June 17, 2020 at 6:11 PM

SIGN: Congress must address police brutality

Congress must take immediate action to stop police terrorism Friend, Historic uprisings are taking place all across the nation, and even globally, in response to the deaths of Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade at the hands of police. Donald Trump’s reaction?…
  Say Their Names, via Courage California · [email protected]
June 13, 2020 at 5:14 PM

LA police are murdering Black men

Black Lives Matter is calling for the removal of LA district attorney Jackie Lacey. Dear, 608 people have been killed by police in Los Angeles County since Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey took office in 2013.(1) Every single cop responsible for those killings walks free today.…
  Courage California · [email protected]
June 2, 2020 at 1:12 AM

Show Up for Black Lives

Black lives matter. Black people will have justice.Black people will feel safe from harm.Black people will have equitable health care.Black people will be valued and protected when -- When we ALL have the courage to show up for Black communities.When we ALL have the courage to fight whi…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
May 30, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Katie Porter: Trump’s worst nightmare

Donald Trump is desperate to knock Katie Porter out of Congress. Dear, Katie Porter was the first Democrat in a competitive district to support impeaching Trump. He's been targeting her for revenge ever since. She’s taken down his appointees at congressional hearings. She forced his CDC …
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
May 23, 2020 at 10:16 PM

Katie Porter: Trump's worst nightmare

Donald Trump is desperate to knock Katie Porter out of Congress. Dear, Katie Porter was the first Democrat in a competitive district to support impeaching Trump. He's been targeting her for revenge ever since. She’s taken down his appointees at congressional hearings. She forced his CDC …
  Toss-Up Special Election Alert! · [email protected]
May 11, 2020 at 3:59 PM

Trump could win a seat in Congress TOMORROW

  A special election in California could hand the Republicans a key House seat and put Trump one step closer to taking back the House of Representatives. Dear -- We have just hours to drive as many people as possible to mail in their ballots for this special election. Will you donate $5 …
  Toss-Up Special Election Alert! · [email protected]
May 6, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Trump could win a seat in Congress next Tuesday

  A special election in California next week could hand the Republicans a key House seat and put Trump one step closer to taking back the House of Representatives. Dear, KEY HOUSE ELECTION ALERT: A crucial toss-up special election in California next week could hand the Republicans a key …
  Coronavirus Alert (via Courage California) · [email protected]
May 5, 2020 at 9:32 PM

Millions on the verge of poverty

  Nearly 20 million workers in America rely on tips to make a living. Dear, Nearly 20 million workers in America rely on tips to make a living. The coronavirus pandemic has pushed most of them out of work, but Congress has prioritized bailing out airlines and Wall Street instead of makin…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
May 3, 2020 at 2:02 PM

This is why we need Katie Porter

  Katie Porter has been fighting the pandemic from the get-go. Dear, When the U.S. House of Representatives decided to work remotely this week and Donald Trump told the members to "enjoy their vacation," Katie Porter had a simple retort on MSNBC.(1) "I'm working harder than ever."(2) In…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
April 28, 2020 at 4:21 PM

Supermom Katie Porter

  Katie Porter is Congress’s only single mother. Dear, It’s not just that Katie Porter single-handedly secured free testing for the coronavirus, or exposed Trump’s gross negligence in the face of the public health crisis. Katie is a single mom who’s been quarantining with her three child…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
April 26, 2020 at 2:16 PM

Katie Porter, supermom

  Katie Porter is Congress’s only single mother. Dear, It’s not just that Katie Porter single-handedly secured free testing for the coronavirus, or exposed Trump’s gross negligence in the face of the public health crisis. Katie is a single mom who’s been quarantining with her three child…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
April 21, 2020 at 8:22 PM

Bill Gates SLAMS Trump

  We have just three weeks to stop Trump from claiming a seat in Congress. Dear, In the middle of the worst pandemic in modern times, Donald Trump just unilaterally halted U.S. funding to the World Health Organization. Trump is using the WHO as a scapegoat for his unprecedented mishandli…
  Angela Chavez, Courage California · [email protected]
April 20, 2020 at 8:05 PM

SIGN: Congress must protect essential workers

  Congress must pass the Essential Worker Bill of Rights Dear Friend, Some of you know essential workers. Some of you are essential workers. Regardless of whether you know one or are one, we all understand how vital essential workers are in helping our society to weather this pandemic. T…
  Courage Election Alert · [email protected]
April 18, 2020 at 3:17 PM

Katie Porter has an uphill battle

  Katie Porter is one of the most effective progressive champs we have in Washington. Dear, Katie Porter is one of the most effective progressive champs we have in Washington. But this November, she’s facing one of the toughest races in the country, running for reelection in an Orange …
  Courage Election Alert · [email protected]
April 16, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Katie Porter's uphill battle

  Katie Porter is one of the most effective progressive champs we have in Washington. Dear, Katie Porter is one of the most effective progressive champs we have in Washington. But this November, she’s facing one of the toughest races in the country, running for reelection in an Orange …
  Molly Watson, Courage California · [email protected]
April 14, 2020 at 6:54 PM

UPDATE: When my brother contracted the coronavirus...

  Courage California wants to keep in touch with all of you, our members, to know how you’re doing and how we can help. Friend -- I'm overwhelmed by the compassionate response we've gotten from Courage California members. I wanted to share this update about my brother. And if you haven't…
  Courage Election Alert · [email protected]
April 13, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Katie Porter just exposed Trump’s deadly mismanagement

  Katie Porter is the hero we need. Let’s make sure she gets reelected. Dear, Last month, Katie Porter made headlines by forcing Trump’s CDC to guarantee free coronavirus testing for every American. Now she’s making even bigger news. Katie Porter and her staff just released shocking data…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
April 7, 2020 at 8:12 PM

Katie Porter: Hero of the coronavirus

  Katie Porter is she’s still working hard for America. Let’s help her! Dear, First, Katie Porter delivered universal free coronavirus testing with her masterful questioning of the CDC director during a congressional hearing.(1) Then, last week, Katie Porter got tested for COVID-19 herse…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
April 1, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Katie Porter: coronavirus hero

  Katie Porter is she’s still working hard for America. Let’s help her! Dear, First, Katie Porter delivered universal free coronavirus testing with her masterful questioning of the CDC director during a congressional hearing.(1) Then, last week, Katie Porter got tested for COVID-19 herse…
  Courage Coronavirus Alert · [email protected]
March 24, 2020 at 11:57 PM

No bailout for billionaires!

  Republicans are trying to push through a half-trillion dollar bailout of giant industries with no strings attached. Dear, Millions of us are sheltering in place, wondering if we can pay rent next month. More than 33,000 have fallen ill from the coronavirus, and 400 have died. Meanwhile…
  Save Net Neutrality (via Courage California) · [email protected]
March 21, 2020 at 9:22 PM

Ajit Pai thinks the internet is a luxury

  A court ordered the FCC to take public comments on net neutrality until March 30 Dear, If there is one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has made abundantly clear is that the internet is not a luxury. Millions of Americans who live in rural and underserved areas are cut off from thei…
  Internet Access for All (via Courage California) · [email protected]
March 19, 2020 at 7:26 PM

The internet is not a luxury

  A court ordered the FCC to take public comments on net neutrality until March 30. Dear, If there is one thing that the coronavirus pandemic has made abundantly clear, it is that the internet is not a luxury. Millions of Americans who live in rural and underserved areas are cut off from…
  Courage Election Alert · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Devin Nunes: "It's a great time to go out"

  Devin Nunes is endangering public safety. Help kick him out of Congress. Hi, Dear, BREAKING: Devin Nunes went on TV and said that "it's a great time to go to a local restaurant" and urged people to "go out to their local pub."(1) This is literally the most irresponsible thing that a pu…
  Courage Election Alert · [email protected]
March 16, 2020 at 10:00 PM

Katie Porter is an American hero

  Katie Porter is on the verge of losing her seat. Dear, Rep. Katie Porter saved countless lives by forcing the CDC to promise free coronavirus testing to all Americans. But Rep. Porter represents a red-leaning district and is one of the Republican Party’s #1 targets in Congress. In las…
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
March 15, 2020 at 3:16 PM

WOW, Katie Porter!

  Katie Porter won free coronavirus testing for us -- now we need to win the election for her. Dear -- Did you see this email yesterday? Katie Porter is the hero we need in Congress right now, and we need to hold her seat in November. Will you donate today to help reelect Katie Porter? …
  Election Alert! · [email protected]
March 14, 2020 at 3:26 PM

OMG, Katie Porter!

  Katie Porter won free coronavirus testing for us -- now we need to win the election for her. Dear, The first true American hero just emerged from the coronavirus pandemic: California Representative Katie Porter. During a Congressional hearing, Katie grilled the director of the Centers …
  Beat Devin Nunes · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 9:42 PM

Devin Nunes suing the Washington Post?!

  Devin Nunes just sued the Washington Post for $250 million -- for accurately reporting that Nunes shared confidential intelligence briefings with Donald Trump. Dear, You won’t believe what Devin Nunes is doing now. He just sued the Washington Post for $250 million -- for accurately rep…
  Caitlin Alesio Maloney, Courage California · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 1:50 AM

Help your friends vote.

  Share the new Courage California Voter Guide. Dear, As the biggest, most diverse state in the union, California is uniquely positioned to show the country how to solve our most difficult problems. To do that, we need to increase voting power for ALL of our communities and build an equ…
  Super Tuesday Alert · [email protected]
March 2, 2020 at 11:04 PM

This is a big problem

  More than 30% of voters might not complete their ballots unless we sound the alarm. Dear, Tomorrow is Super Tuesday, the second-biggest day of voting in America all year. But there's a big problem. More than half of eligible voters aren't likely to vote. And of those who do, 30 perce…
  Beat Devin Nunes · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Send Devin Nunes packing in November

  The Fresno Bee, Devin Nunes’ hometown paper, just announced that they won’t be endorsing him for reelection this year Dear, Bad news for Devin Nunes. The Fresno Bee, Devin Nunes’ hometown paper, just announced that it won’t be endorsing him for reelection this year.(1) This would be a …
  Caitlin Alesio Maloney, Courage California · [email protected]
February 21, 2020 at 4:20 PM

How we recommend voting on judges (and everything else!)

  Share the new Courage California Voter Guide. Dear, As the biggest, most diverse state in the union, California is uniquely positioned to show the country how to solve our most difficult problems. To do that, we need to increase voting power for ALL of our communities and build an equ…
  Defeat Devin Nunes · [email protected]
February 9, 2020 at 11:17 PM

Devin Nunes: Trump’s "impeachment hero"?!

  Donald Trump just described Devin Nunes as his "impeachment hero." Dear, In a rambling, unhinged speech, Donald Trump just described Devin Nunes as his “impeachment hero.” “He’s the hardest worker,” Trump said of Nunes. “He’s unbelievable."(1) Trump even seemed to admit that the entire…
  Trump Impeachment Update · [email protected]
January 30, 2020 at 3:55 PM

UPDATE: “Our phones aren’t ringing. No one cares about impeachment.”

  Chuck Todd just reported on the Meet the Press that, despite the avalanche of revelations about Trump’s abuses of power, senators STILL aren’t hearing from constituents. Dear -- We are on the verge of an epic Senate vote to hear witnesses in the Trump impeachment trial, and Mitch McCon…
  Trump Impeachment Update · [email protected]
January 29, 2020 at 10:00 PM

“Our phones aren’t ringing. No one cares about impeachment.”

  Chuck Todd just reported on the Meet the Press that, despite the avalanche of revelations about Trump’s abuses of power, senators STILL aren’t hearing from constituents. Dear, Chuck Todd just reported on the Meet the Press that despite the avalanche of revelations about Trump’s abuses …
  Beat Devin Nunes · [email protected]
January 27, 2020 at 6:21 PM

Devin Nunes SLAMMED by home state newspaper

  The Sacramento Bee just called Devin Nunes’ actions a betrayal of voters and the country. Dear, One of Devin Nunes’ biggest home state newspapers -- The Sacramento Bee -- just published a scathing editorial saying Nunes “betrayed the truth, betrayed the trust of voters, and, quite poss…
  Beat Devin Nunes · [email protected]
January 20, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Devin Nunes caught red-handed

  Newly released text messages show that Devin Nunes was personally involved in the Trump Ukraine scandal. Dear, Stunning new revelations show that Republican Congressman Devin Nunes was directly involved in the Ukraine scandal that led to Donald Trump's impeachment -- and that Nunes lie…
  Courage for the Women’s March 2020 · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 4:54 PM

UPDATE: We're marching next week. WiIl you join us?

  Women's March 2020 needs to be the biggest march ever. Dear -- I wanted to make sure you saw this important email. In just a few days, we'll be taking to the streets in what needs to be a massive show of support for women and our democracy. Will you donate $5 to help support the 2020 W…
  Stop Corporate Democrats · [email protected]
January 12, 2020 at 9:07 PM

Beat Trump's favorite Democrat

  Jim Costa voted with Donald Trump 47% of the time. Now it’s time for him to go. Dear, Corporate Democrat Jim Costa voted with Donald Trump 47 percent of the time in 2017–2018. He's one of the most anti-environment Democrats in Congress. And now he's facing the toughest challenge …
  Courage for the Women’s March 2020 · [email protected]
January 11, 2020 at 8:26 PM

We're marching next week. WiIl you join us?

  Women's March 2020 needs to be the biggest march ever. Dear, The day after the inauguration of President Trump, millions of people all over the world joined the Women's March, the largest single-day protest in U.S. history.(1) The 2020 Women's March needs to be even bigger. This i…
  Stop Darrell Issa · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 6:06 PM

Duncan Hunter is going to jail

  Duncan Hunter just pled guilty to a felony and will soon be behind bars. But the one Republican who might be worse is running for his seat. Dear, GOP Rep. Duncan Hunter just pled guilty to a felony and will resign from Congress. The Islamophobic Trump stooge will soon be behind ba…
  Investigate Devin Nunes · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 12:39 AM

SIGN: Hold Devin Nunes accountable

  Congressman Devin Nunes participated in Trump's scheme with Ukraine. Dear Friend,  Devin Nunes, the ranking Republican on the House Intelligence Committee, spent his time in the impeachment hearings trying to smear witnesses and sow confusion about the evidence. Now we've learned…