Defend Katie Porter · [email protected]

January 4, 2023 at 9:34 PM

This lie about Katie Porter is horrifying

While Katie Porter is fighting for us, she’s being lied about by Fox News. Dear Friend, Rep. Katie Porter may be in the minority party this term, but that doesn’t means she’s giving up on us. She’s still committed to fighting for working families, no matter who is in charge. But the atta…

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  Team Courage · [email protected]

December 31, 2022 at 6:23 PM

These numbers will shock you

We are fighting back. Dear Friend, Eighty percent of Americans support abortion rights.(1) Sixty-one percent think Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should be investigated for ethics violations.(2) Seventy-five percent support unions for Amazon workers.(3) More than two-thirds want L…

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  Team Courage · [email protected]

December 29, 2022 at 4:11 PM

Your donation to Courage California

We have so much to do next year. 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 rig…

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  Save the USPS · [email protected]

December 24, 2022 at 6:25 PM

Louis DeJoy is a Grinch

A not so happy holiday. Dear Friend, Did your holiday packages arrive on time? If so, you’re lucky. According to a union representing USPS postal workers, delays this season have been “extreme” due to staffing shortages and logistical issues driven by -- you guessed it -- Trump's postmas…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

December 19, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Our election wins by the numbers

A year in review. Dear Friend, We want to celebrate our big wins from this general election with you -- your support made all of this possible. Here are our top election highlights, by the numbers: Thank you, and congratulations! With courage, we can turn out voters to elect the leaders…

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  Save the USPS · [email protected]

December 13, 2022 at 6:17 PM

DeJoy ignores Congress?!

Louis DeJoy must go. Dear Friend, Trump’s postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, has ramped up his plan to gouge customers and break the post office. DeJoy just announced the USPS's third price hike in one year, increasing prices nearly 20% over what they were in 2021.(1) Meanwhile, DeJoy is s…

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  Save the Supreme Court · [email protected]

December 10, 2022 at 6:24 PM

PETITION: The Supreme Court must be reined in

The Senate must hold hearings. Friend, A bombshell report by the New York Times shows that Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito met with right-wing lobbyists before deciding on landmark cases, including those concerning abortion and contraception.(1) This news comes on…

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  Save the USPS · [email protected]

December 9, 2022 at 5:34 PM

DeJoy is ignoring Congress

Louis DeJoy must go. Dear Friend, Trump’s postmaster general, Louis DeJoy, has ramped up his plan to gouge customers and break the post office. DeJoy just announced the USPS's third price hike in one year, increasing prices nearly 20% over what they were in 2021.(1) Meanwhile, DeJoy is s…

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  Stop Amazon · [email protected]

December 6, 2022 at 9:24 PM

TAKE ACTION: 20,000 workers harmed by Amazon

Amazon is harming its workers and customers. Friend, Amazon just announced it will be laying off 20,000 people.(1) And while those employees will have to look for new jobs in an increasingly dwindling market, Amazon’s chair, Jeff Bezos, made $10.5 billion in one day last month.(2) And Am…

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  Congressional Action ALERT · [email protected]

December 2, 2022 at 10:05 PM

SIGN: Congress must put children first

Congress must extend the child tax credit before it’s too late. Dear Friend, The data is in: The expanded child tax credit established as a pandemic response helped cut the U.S. child poverty rate in half.(1) It’s one of the most successful poverty-reduction programs in history, and it's…

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  Giving Tuesday 2022 · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 8:45 PM

The future of the Courage California community

We’re reinventing what community means in California. Dear Friend, Newly elected Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass drew more voters than any other mayoral candidate in L.A. history.(1) It’s a true progressive success story, except for one point: Despite being nearly half the city’s population…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

November 22, 2022 at 4:14 PM

This was only half the battle

These are the next steps. Dear Friend, We have so much to celebrate in California right now! We reelected Alex Padilla as the first Latino senator from California, defended progressive stalwart Representative Katie Porter in a district that was two-thirds new to her, and voted in Malia C…

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  Stop Fox News · [email protected]

November 10, 2022 at 10:44 PM

PETITION: Stop supporting Fox “News”

Fox “News” is publishing story after story alluding to voter fraud. Friend, While several races are still being decided, Fox “News” is publishing story after story alluding to voter fraud. In an entire page devoted to “voter fraud concerns,” Fox has stories repeating claims that have al…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

November 4, 2022 at 4:54 PM

URGENT: Katie Porter needs our help

The Cook Report has shifted Rep. Porter’s district from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss Up,” and now it's up to us to tip this to a win. Dear Friend, Rep. Katie Porter and her whiteboard of justice represent what good government is all about -- championing people and holding the wealthy and p…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

November 2, 2022 at 8:49 PM

Katie Porter needs our help

The Cook Report has shifted Rep. Porter’s district from “Leans Democrat” to “Toss Up,” and now it's up to us to tip this to a win. Dear Friend, Rep. Katie Porter and her whiteboard of justice represent what good government is all about -- championing people and holding the wealthy and p…

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  Stop Amazon · [email protected]

November 1, 2022 at 7:25 PM

SIGN: Amazon has forgotten about January 6. We haven’t.

Amazon is donating big bucks to the Big Lie. Friend, After insurrectionists overran the Capitol Building on January 6, 2021, Amazon called out the members of Congress who voted to overturn the election -- including the Seditious Seven from California -- as part of “an unacceptable attemp…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 4:29 PM

URGENT: A red wave coming for Katie Porter

Katie Porter is in a neck-and-neck race with a far-right Republican who wants to ban same-sex marriage, force people to give birth, and defund social security. Dear Friend, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Stephen Miller, and Kevin McCarthy. Those are just some of the far-right figures who…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 28, 2022 at 2:45 PM

A red wave is coming for Katie Porter

Katie Porter is in a neck-and-neck race with a far-right Republican who wants to ban same-sex marriage, force people to give birth, and defund social security. Dear Friend, Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Stephen Miller, and Kevin McCarthy. Those are just some of the far-right figures who…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 25, 2022 at 4:32 PM

UPDATE: Katie Porter in deep, deep trouble

Kevin McCarthy’s SuperPAC just spent nearly $2 million on anti-Katie Porter television ads. Friend -- We have just two weeks to increase our outreach and ensure we reelect Katie Porter. Will you donate to Courage California and help defend Katie Porter’s seat? Dear Friend, Kevin McCarthy…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 22, 2022 at 3:15 PM

Katie Porter in deep, deep trouble

Kevin McCarthy’s SuperPAC just spent nearly $2 million on anti-Katie Porter television ads. Dear Friend, Kevin McCarthy’s SuperPAC just spent nearly $2 million on anti-Katie Porter television ads in her district -- just as the Democrats admit they don’t have the cash on hand to help her …

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 20, 2022 at 3:16 PM

Katie Porter is in deep, deep trouble

Kevin McCarthy’s SuperPAC just spent nearly $2 million on anti-Katie Porter television ads. Dear Friend, Kevin McCarthy’s SuperPAC just spent nearly $2 million on anti-Katie Porter television ads in her district -- just as the Democrats admit they don’t have the cash on hand to help her …

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 16, 2022 at 3:14 PM

URGENT: Katie Porter on the ropes

Baugh is Donald Trump 2.0. Friend -- Did you see our email last week? We are 26 days from the election, and we must act now! Will you donate to Courage California and help defend Katie Porter’s seat? Dear Friend, Katie Porter’s opponent has stepped up his attacks on her while also using…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 7:06 PM

Tell Facebook: Crack down on Republican lies

Social media companies, like Facebook and Twitter, are allowing Republican lawmakers to blatantly lie on their platforms and incite violence. Dear Friend, Since 2010, Republican budget cuts have slashed IRS funding by 20% and reduced enforcement staff by 30%.(1) These moves have resulted…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Katie Porter on the ropes

Baugh is Donald Trump 2.0. Dear Friend, Katie Porter’s opponent has stepped up his attacks on her while also using fear and hate to stoke his base. When migrants came ashore in Laguna Beach, Republican Scott Baugh said the boats had “gang members, human traffickers, and drug runners” --…

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  Reelect Katie Porter · [email protected]

October 9, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Katie Porter is on the ropes

Baugh is Donald Trump 2.0. Dear Friend, Katie Porter’s opponent has stepped up his attacks on her while also using fear and hate to stoke his base. When migrants came ashore in Laguna Beach, Republican Scott Baugh said the boats had “gang members, human traffickers, and drug runners” --…

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  January 6 ALERT · [email protected]

October 8, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Trump: Ginni Thomas is a “great woman”

Ginni Thomas is anything but a hero. Dear Friend, Donald Trump is turning Ginni Thomas into a folk hero for the extremist right wing. The wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas was just compelled to testify to the House of Representatives' January 6 committee because of her role …

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 6, 2022 at 11:25 PM

DOJ: Hold MAGA governors accountable for breaking the law

Our nation must clearly demonstrate that we will treat migrants with the dignity and humanity they deserve. Friend, Over the last few weeks, we have witnessed MAGA governors Greg Abbott, Doug Ducey, and Ron DeSantis abusing human rights, lying, and taking advantage of migrants. They are …

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Tell Corporate America: Stop funding insurrectionists!

Major corporations are still donating tens of millions of dollars to insurrectionist lawmakers. Friend, Corporate America is aiding and abetting the insurrectionists who are threatening our democracy. After the attack on our Capitol on January 6, 2021, many major corporations pledged to…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

October 1, 2022 at 5:25 PM

TAKE ACTION: Stop this giveaway to Big Oil

The Biden administration is considering a plan to open up new drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. Friend, The Gulf of Mexico is still ravaged by the Deepwater Horizon spill, 12 years after it happened. The ecosystem has never returned to normal. Protected species, including logger…

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  January 6 ALERT · [email protected]

September 29, 2022 at 11:25 PM

Petition: Ginni Thomas compromises Justice Thomas’ duty.

Moore v. Harper could let Republican-controlled state legislatures overrule the will of the people and pick the next president of the United States -- without you. Friend, The January 6 committee subpoenaed Ginni Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, to testify under oa…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 6:07 PM

We missed your Courageous Voice!

We’re sorry that you missed our virtual fundraiser, “Courageous Voices, One Movement.” Dear Friend, We’re sorry that you missed our virtual fundraiser, Courageous Voices, One Movement! The evening featured inspiring spoken word poetry from Tyris Winter, rich conversation with our guest …

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  Congress Majority Alert · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 8:13 PM

LA Times: Katie Porter’s race up in the air?!

Representative Katie Porter’s race is one of the “10 to watch." Dear Friend, The Los Angeles Times just called Representative Katie Porter’s race one of the “10 to watch” when it comes to control of Congress.(1) Now the mainstream media has bought into the GOP’s attacks on Rep. Porter, r…

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  Congress Majority Alert · [email protected]

September 24, 2022 at 8:57 PM

LA Times: Katie Porter’s race up in the air

Representative Katie Porter’s race is one of the “10 to watch." Dear Friend, The Los Angeles Times just called Representative Katie Porter’s race one of the “10 to watch” when it comes to control of Congress.(1) Now the mainstream media has bought into the GOP’s attacks on Rep. Porter, r…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

September 23, 2022 at 5:13 PM

PETITION: CNN wants to be the new Fox News.

It’s time to send CNN a message before it’s too late, and the only message they’ll understand is reduced viewership. Dear Friend, CNN is strongly denying that it’s trying to be the new Fox "News," but the change is so obvious that even Trump sees it. CNN has slowly been turning into Fox…

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  January 6 Alert · [email protected]

September 17, 2022 at 3:45 PM

URGENT: January 6 hearings to begin September 28!

These hearings must be seen by as many people as possible. Dear Friend, The January 6 committee is planning to resume hearings on September 28.(1) But will anyone be watching? The committee has said it will call witnesses, including Clarence Thomas' wife and former member of Congress New…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

September 13, 2022 at 9:15 PM

UPDATE: The final January 6 committee hearings need to be in prime time

The final set of public hearings for the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol will be announced soon. The American people need to see the truth in prime time. Friend -- More people watched the Jan. 6 House Committee hearings in prime time, then watched during the day. This gra…

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  Amber Washington, Courage California · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 9:10 PM

George M. Johnson's message to you

Hear from journalist/author/activist George M. Johnson. Dear Friend, George M. Johnson has a message for you about our upcoming fundraiser, Courageous Voices, One Movement! Click on the image to the right to see the video they recorded especially for you. We will celebrate…

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  January 6 Alert · [email protected]

September 12, 2022 at 3:15 PM

The final January 6 hearings must be in prime time!

These hearings must be seen by as many people as possible. Dear Friend, Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail, pushing his MAGA candidates with his Big Lie. At a Pennsylvania rally, Trump repeated the lie that he didn’t lose the 2020 election, demonized the FBI for the search of his…

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  No Political Spam! · [email protected]

September 9, 2022 at 4:20 PM

SIGN NOW: Google’s plan to spam you with Trump emails

Google’s new plan will open the floodgates to a major increase in political spam, inundating our inboxes with political emails we did not sign up for and do not want. Dear Friend, Google has a new plan to allow federal campaigns, party committees, and leadership PACs to send email to you…

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  Amber Washington, Courage California · [email protected]

September 8, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Will we see you next week?

Hear from journalist/author/activist George M. Johnson. Dear Friend, Are you joining us at our virtual fundraiser, Courageous Voices, One Movement? Buy your ticket today, because you don't want to miss it! We will celebrate the power of solidarity in our collective movemen…

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  Save the USPS · [email protected]

September 7, 2022 at 4:40 PM

SIGN: This might be our last chance to fire Louis DeJoy

The USPS Board of Governors still hasn’t fired Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, more than two years after his appointment by Donald Trump. Dear Friend, You might remember that almost a year ago, Katie Porter eviscerated the failed leadership of Louis DeJoy at the USPS and called for him t…

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  Fight for Katie Porter · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 3:49 PM

Katie Porter, "a top Republican target"

Katie Porter needs our help. Dear Friend, GOP strategists have named Rep. Katie Porter is "a top Republican target" in the battle for control of the House.(1) And the terrifying and sobering reality is the Republican Party is favored to win control of the House in November. In fact, Repu…

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  Irene Kao, Courage California · [email protected]

September 4, 2022 at 6:27 PM

SIGN: The final January 6 committee hearings need to be in prime time

The final set of public hearings for the January 6 attack on the United States Capitol will be announced soon. The American people need to see the truth in prime time. Friend, At least 20 million people watched the first prime-time hearing of the House Select Committee’s investigation i…

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  Amber Washington, Courage California · [email protected]

September 3, 2022 at 3:14 PM

[[GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT]] Time is running out to get your ticket!

Hear from journalist/author/activist George M. Johnson. Friend -- Want a chance for a FREE ticket to our event with George M. Johnson? Enter our giveaway! Each winner will receive a copy of "All Boys Aren't Blue" + a ticket to our Courageous Voices, One Movement virtual fundraising event…

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  MAGA Alert · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 6:17 PM

Did you hear what Biden said?!

Our democracy hangs in the balance. Dear Friend, Did you hear President Biden's speech last night? "Donald Trump and the MAGA Republicans represent an extremism that threatens the very foundations of our republic."(1) President Biden has finally called out what is happening to our democr…

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  Amber Washington, Courage California · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 10:39 PM

Time is running out to get your ticket!

Hear from journalist/author/activist George M. Johnson. Dear Friend, Time is running out to register for Courage California’s virtual fundraising event, “Courageous Voices, One Movement,” on September 14, 2022! This year we are excited to welcome journalist/author/activist George M. Joh…

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  No Political Spam! · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 12:04 PM

You may soon get emails from Donald Trump

Google’s new plan will open the floodgates to a major increase in political spam, inundating our inboxes with political emails we did not sign up for and do not want. Dear Friend, Google has a new plan to allow federal campaigns, party committees, and leadership PACs to send email to you…

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  LGBTQ+ Issues ALERT · [email protected]

August 28, 2022 at 4:27 PM

UPDATE: Tell the Senate to pass marriage equality now!

The U.S. is about to go backward on marriage equality. Friend -- We are building momentum to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, and we need every signature possible! Click here to tell the Senate to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. Dear Friend, Marriage equality is hanging by a thread…

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  Our Votes Win Good Policies · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 10:05 PM

This is a cause to celebrate

The historic Inflation Reduction Act is now law because we voted and we made demands, and more is possible in 2022. Dear Friend, Two weeks ago, Democrats in Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, a $700 billion package to address climate change, energy costs, and health care.(1) N…

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  Irene Kao · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 10:25 PM

Solidarity with striking healthcare workers

Kaiser is failing us and we can support striking clinicians fighting for better care. Dear Friend, We’re in a mental health crisis, and everyone deserves the care they need when they need it. But Kaiser Permanente is failing us, and it’s time to step up in solidarity with striking clinic…

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