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  ACCE Action · [email protected]
May 5, 2026 at 7:41 PM

Our 2026 voter guide has arrived 🔥

en español abajo Friend -- On Friday, millions of Americans took to the streets and participated in the economic blackout with over 5,000 actions across the country.   The billionaires were counting on us to stay home on May Day - and now they’re counting on you to sit out of the June Prima…
  Jen Colón · [email protected]
April 29, 2026 at 10:37 PM

Billionaire-backed MAGA Justices gutted the Voting Rights Act. Our answer is May Day.

en español abajo Friend -- This morning, the billionaire-backed MAGA Justices on the Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act — handing MAGA politicians the power to prevent Black and brown people's votes from counting so their billionaire backers can control the outcome of our elections. …
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
April 16, 2026 at 9:13 PM

We Say NO MORE...April 22nd 6PM Virtual Mass Meeting

en español abajo Friend -- There are times and days in history when we’ve just got to stand up and speak out. This is one of those times, and Friday, May1st, International Workers Day, is one of those days!  Whether it’s the insane cost of living crisis that motivates you, or the inhumane …
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
April 15, 2026 at 8:10 PM

Tell your legislator: make billionaires pay what they owe

en español abajo Friend -- It’s Tax Day and you’ve paid your taxes. But you know who hasn’t?  - The billionaires who raped little girls on Epstein's island.  - The billionaires profiting off bombs on Iran. - The billionaires building a mass surveillance database that knows where you…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM

The biggest march in US history - next is no work, no school, no shopping

en español abajo Friend -- This weekend, an estimated 9 million people took to the streets in a single day across the United States — the single largest day of marching to resist in American history. Trump and his billionaire bullies know they’re losing - so instead of trying to earn your …
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM

Join the Statewide Call — May Day & the Fight to Stop the Authoritarian Takeover

en español abajo Friend -- Trump's approval ratings are cratering, the billionaire agenda is wildly unpopular, and people across California are waking up — and rising up. But the MAGA regime knows they're losing — so instead of earning your vote, they're moving to control our elections, kee…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
February 11, 2026 at 10:18 PM

They killed our rent cap bill. Here's what we do next.

Friend,  Over the last few months, you called and emailed your representatives to support AB 1157 - the bill that would have cut California's rent cap from 10% to 5% and protected 17 million renters. Five establishment Democrats killed it anyway: Blanca Pacheco, Diane Papan, Catherine Stefani,…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
January 27, 2026 at 3:15 PM

URGENT: Senate votes next week—We CAN stop funding for ICE

en español abajo Friend -- On Saturday, CBP executed Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis. In broad daylight. On camera. One agent was caught on video clapping afterward. Another said "boo hoo." Alex Pretti was a 37 year old nature-loving ICU nurse who cared for veterans at the VA. Lik…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
January 22, 2026 at 5:47 PM

URGENT: Congress can stop ICE funding—if we make them

en español abajo Friend -- Our country is currently under siege from the federal government in a lawless, militarized ICE operation that is daily violating the constitutional rights of people throughout our country. Minnesota may be ground zero at the moment, but ICE is ramping up in Californi…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 8:54 PM

2025 ACCE Impact Report: Protection, Resistance, and Building Power for the Future We Want

en español abajo Friend -- When 2025 came at us like a wrecking ball—with mass ICE kidnappings, National Guard threats, safety net destruction, and devastating fires—ACCE didn't wait to see what would happen. We moved immediately—into the streets, knocking on doors, putting ourselves on the li…
  Jesus Figueroa Cacho · [email protected]
December 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM

California's rent cap EXPIRES in 2030 - We have 40 days to stop it

en español abajo Friend -- Here's what most Californians don't know: California's statewide rent cap expires in 2030. That means in just five years, unless we act, corporate landlords will be free to raise your rent as high as they want with ZERO limits or any controls whatsoever. Mark y…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
November 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM

Join us this Black Friday - Cyber Monday to say: We Ain’t Buying it!

Abajo en español Friend -- This Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, join us as we continue our fight against the billionaire class and send a clear message to corporate America and this administration: We Ain’t Buying It. Click here to join millions across the country in an economic blackout…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
November 2, 2025 at 12:31 AM

🌟Unrig California's Economy! Let's Fight Back TODAY!

Abajo en español Friend -- I don’t know about you, but I’m mad! Mad that the cost of housing, groceries, and more keep going up and up, way faster than my income! Every month, it’s a struggle to make it work. All while corporations and billionaire CEOs are bleeding the working class dry! Last …
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
October 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Stop Trump from stealing our election - vote YES on 50 now!

Friend -- Your ballot arrived this week - and we need you to vote YES on Prop 50 right now. Trump is trying to steal the 2026 election before we even get to vote. He bullied Texas politicians into rigging their districts to grab five more Republican Congressional seats and hold onto power. Whi…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
August 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM

TOMORROW: Stop the billionaire behind ICE raids

en español abajo Friend -- Tomorrow, families across California are taking action against a company you may not have heard of, but one that poses a threat to all our communities: Palantir. Who is Palantir? This data surveillance company, founded by billionaire Peter Thiel (a top Trump advis…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
June 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM

We Stand with CHIRLA

Friend -- We stand in unwavering solidarity with CHIRLA —and with every organization that offers legal services, civic education, and community defense in the face of injustice. Let’s be clear: the attacks launched against these pillars of our community are not just political theater. They are…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
April 7, 2025 at 6:14 PM

New release - ACCE's Housing Justice Narrative Report is out!

Friend -- Today, ACCE is proud to release our Housing Justice Narrative Report, documenting how our community-led campaigns have advanced the narrative around housing justice in California over the past 7 years.  During this period, ACCE has led efforts to secure groundbreaking tenant protecti…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM

URGENT: Temporary Rent Freeze for LA County Fire Victims

Friend -- We need your help TODAY to freeze rents in LA County in the wake of the recent devastating wildfires. South Los Angeles Assembly Member Isaac Bryan has introduced Assembly Bill 246, which would establish a temporary freeze on rent increases in LA County during this crisis period. The…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
February 13, 2025 at 1:40 AM

Lower the rent

Friend -- Every day in California, more families are crushed by high housing costs, with many being pushed out of their homes by skyrocketing rents.?In fact, for every 100 people who escaped homelessness in 2024, 118 more become unhoused. Together, we have the power to change this. Across Cali…
  Robert Lucas · [email protected]
February 13, 2025 at 1:38 AM

Call the CEO of DMJ Equity today to stop evictions at the Swell Apartments in Imperial Beach

en español abajo Friend -- We need your help NOW to save 40-plus families in Imperial Beach from being unjustly kicked out of their homes! Early Thursday morning, ACCE San Diego leaders and tenants at the Swell Apartment complex showed up at the offices of DMJ Equity LLC to protest pending …
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
February 4, 2025 at 8:14 PM

URGENT: Tell Your Legislators - Lower the Rent Now!

en espa?ol abajo Friend -- Every day in California, more families are crushed by high housing costs, with many being pushed out of their homes by skyrocketing rents. In fact, for every 100 people who escaped homelessness in 2024, 118 more become unhoused. Together, we have the power to chan…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
January 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM

ACCE's 2024 Annual Report: A Year of Bold Action & Historic Wins

Friend -- At a time when the world feels increasingly scary and uncertain, when it's tempting to fall into hopelessness and cynicism, we want to remind you of what's possible when people come together and organize. That's why I'm excited to share ACCE's 2024 Annual Report with you, documenting a…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
December 13, 2024 at 9:18 PM

The Election Lesson We Can’t Let Newsom Forget

Friend -- ​​The lessons of this election are clear: California elected leaders can only safeguard Americans from falling prey to authoritarian promises and saving our democracy by delivering real solutions for working people. Right now, some are advising Governor Newsom and California Democrats t…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
November 22, 2024 at 5:29 PM

Dec 2 is Coming: Stop the Housing Crisis Now

en español abajo Friend -- On December 2nd, Governor Newsom is holding a special legislative session to prepare to contend with another Trump presidency, Project 2025, and what the growing MAGA movement means for our democracy. But the most urgent threat to our democratic future isn't coming f…
  Maria Briones · [email protected]
September 3, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Urge legislators to fund affordable housing!

Friend -- Did you know that in 2022 Governor Gavin Newsom pledged to build 1 million affordable homes by 2030?  Yet currently, California is only spending less than 1% of its budget to address the affordable housing crisis.   We need more affordable housing - not just encampment sweeps! Joi…
  Maria Briones · [email protected]
June 4, 2024 at 11:27 PM

Urge Governor Newsom to make CA affordable

Friend -- If we don’t fund affordable housing, we will get more homelessness. Governor Gavin Newsom promised to build 1 million affordable homes by 2030, but currently, the state is still falling billions of dollars short of what is needed. We need the state to invest $18 billion dollars each …
  Nicole Arrington · [email protected]
May 8, 2024 at 8:06 PM

Urge Governor Newsom to make California affordable

en español abajo Friend -- Considering the lack of affordable housing, and the resulting homelessness crisis, has been a #1 issue for Californians for years - how much of the state’s budget would you guess goes towards affordable housing? A whopping…less than 1%! That’s how little afford…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 25, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Town Hall to Make Housing a Constitutional Right in CA

Friend -- Do you believe housing should be a constitutional human right in California? So do we.  Join us on Thursday, April 11th for a town hall to hear more about the efforts to realize housing as a human right in California with special guests: - Former United Nations Rappor…
  Tachina Garrett · [email protected]
February 20, 2024 at 11:37 PM

We can make housing a constitutional right in California

Friend -- We don't have to accept homelessness as inevitable. We don't have to accept so many of us being forced to choose between paying rent or purchasing medicine or food.  We don't have to accept a housing system that prioritizes profits over our basic human need for a roof over o…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
January 25, 2024 at 6:19 PM

ACCE's 2023 Year in Review

Friend -- Check out our ACCE Institute in 2023 Annual Report! Wow! What a year of organizing and winning for everyday Californians. This report contains dozens of successful organizing campaigns, policy fights, and infrastructure growth, but the reality is that ACCE members won so many mo…
  Patty · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 7:49 PM

Monday it’s happening - A new movement launches. Be there!

en español abajo Friend -- Your support in advocating for renter rights has been tremendous and together we’ve been able to accomplish so much, most recently we played a key role in passing Senate Bill 567! We have been fighting for renters rights for a long time now, and we realize many o…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Tenants WIN! Governor Newsom Signs SB 567 into law!

en español abajo Friend -- This weekend, tenants scored another victory for the 17 million Californian’s who rent, with the signing of Senate Bill 567 (Durazo) the Homelessness Prevention Act!! This law strengthens the statewide rent cap (allowable annual rent increase) and just…
  Kelli Lloyd · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 10:02 PM

Statewide eviction protections could be gone in two days if we don’t act now

Friend -- Two days. That’s how long we have to get statewide eviction protections across the finish line and on to Governor Newsom’s desk. The Homelessness Prevention Act (SB 567) aimed at enforcing existing tenant protection law and preventing more California families from being thrown ou…
  Kelli Lloyd · [email protected]
September 8, 2023 at 8:56 PM

Corporate landlords are trying to kill statewide eviction protections

Friend -- Right now, the single most important bill moving through the legislature to prevent homelessness is at risk of being killed by the corporate landlord lobby. The Homelessness Prevention Act (SB 567) will strengthen eviction protections statewide and help enforce existing tenant pr…
  Kelli Lloyd · [email protected]
August 7, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Help stop evictions for profit in California

Friend -- In October 2022, Nidia Soto, her three children, and her elderly neighbors were all given a 60 day eviction notice to leave the apartment they had called home for over 12 years. The notice claimed a substantial renovation eviction - major plumbing repair, electrical work - possibly ev…
  Barbara Pinto · [email protected]
July 10, 2023 at 9:13 PM

Eviction protection bill to prevent homeless comes to a vote tomorrow!

Friend -- In San Diego where I live, evictions are skyrocketing. My city passed new tenant protections earlier this year, but the new ordinance is weak. It does little to protect San Diego tenants - many of them seniors on fixed incomes like myself - from bad landlords who claim they’re renovat…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
June 14, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Demand Governor Newsom PROTECT SB 2 to Rebuild Public Trust in Police!

Friend -- This is not a test! This is not a drill! We need you to join us now and take action to protect Senate Bill 2 and protect police accountability & transparency in California! We only have until Thursday at midnight to Protect Senate Bill 2! Senate Bill 2 (Bradford, 2021) was passed…
  Barbara Pinto · [email protected]
June 7, 2023 at 2:10 PM

Vote is today: Help Us Make Housing A Human Right in California!

Friend -- Imagine living in a California where you never have to worry about having access to healthy and dignified housing you could afford. Imagine a California where you knew that you and your neighbors would be secure, rooted and stably housed; where our seniors and veterans could comf…
  Jackie Zaneri · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Rent relief program victory: new settlement wins support for tenants

Friend -- Are you still waiting on rent relief? More than 100,000 California families are still waiting on rent relief with their applications pending or in the appeal process, roughly a year after the state rent relief program closed its doors and statewide eviction protections ended. The prog…
  Pinky Toney · [email protected]
June 5, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Urge legislators to make housing a constitutional right in California

Friend -- No matter what we look like, how much we earn, or where we lay our heads down to sleep, we all need a safe place to call home.  But in a state with the fourth largest economy in the world - with more billionaires in California than are in most countries - we have more homeless pe…
  Tachina Garrett · [email protected]
June 1, 2023 at 8:50 PM

7 days left to make housing a constitutional human right in CA

Friend -- We don't have to accept homelessness as inevitable. We don't have to accept so many of us being forced to choose between paying rent or purchasing medicine or food.  We don't have to accept a housing system that prioritizes profits over our basic human need for a roof over o…
  Patricia Mendoza · [email protected]
May 23, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Stronger statewide eviction protections coming to a senate floor vote

Friend -- As a single mom with two kids, I’m all too familiar with the panic, fear and sleepless nights, when 2 months ago I received a 60-day eviction notice because my landlord wanted to “remodel” for a plumbing job that takes less than 5 days. That’s why we have been fighting for the passage…
  Christina Livingston · [email protected]
April 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

1 day left to convince legislators to lower state rent cap from 10 to 5%

Friend -- Today, more than 300 outraged ACCE tenant leaders from across the state are taking to the Capitol in Sacramento, joining with Housing Now! Coalition members from across the state, calling on our Legislature to pass Senate Bill 567 - the Homelessness Prevention Act. SB 567 will stop la…
  Vanessa Hernandez · [email protected]
April 20, 2023 at 7:12 PM

Passing SB 567 will lower CA’s rent cap and expand eviction protections

Friend -- My new landlord is trying to raise the rent for me and my neighbors by hundreds of dollars a month - far greater than what is allowed by state law that caps rent increases at 10%.  How? My landlord is using the excuse of a “substantial renovation,” or what many call a “renovictio…
  Patricia Mendoza · [email protected]
April 13, 2023 at 10:26 PM

We can stop “renovictions” now

en español abajo Friend -- My landlord is trying to evict me for a plumbing job that only takes five days to fix.  This is just his latest attempt to kick me and my kids out of the home we’ve lived in for seven years. He is using the “substantial renovation”loophole in the law to try …
  Kelli Lloyd · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 8:56 PM

We can cap rent increases at 5% in California

en espa?ol abajo Friend -- A $100 increase in the median rent leads to 9% increase in homelessness. That's what a recent study by the U.S. Government Accountability Office found. Already millions of Californians are living a few paychecks away from missing rent. And when landlords are…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 29, 2023 at 8:01 PM

Hold Blackstone Accountable for Driving California's Housing Crisis!

Friend -- Every day we see Wall Street speculators buying up our communities, pushing out our neighbors and driving up housing costs. Blackstone, a Wall Street private equity company, is one of the worst culprits - they now own over 20,000 rental units in California and are raising rents and es…
  Vanessa Bulnes · [email protected]
March 27, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Announcing: Steal Estate! Who is Stealing our homes?

en español abajo Friend -- There is a scheme happening under our noses. Homes across the country are being taken away from families left and right - leaving millions of families displaced, or forced into homelessness. The question is, who is stealing our homes? Introducin…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 11:22 PM

🐝 - Saturday 10am Housing Justice League

Friend -- (en español abajo) We are continuing the fight to limit allowable rent increases and prevent unfair evictions. "We are excited to share information about three state bills we're working on that will limit rent increases, prevent some of the unreasonable evictions by landlor…
  ACCE Action · [email protected]
March 1, 2023 at 6:00 PM

🐝 - Housing Justice League

Friend -- (en español abajo) We are continuing the fight to limit allowable rent increases and prevent unfair evictions. We also want to make AB 1482 stronger so it can continue to protect tenants across the state. And day in and day out, we continue working to keep our members in th…