Courage California 2024 Priorities and Initiatives
Courage California, a multi-issue political organization founded in 2007, focuses on voter education, issue advocacy, and voter outreach in California. With over 1.4 million members, the organization aims to flip seats from Republican to Democrat, support progressive ballot measures, and counter corporate influence in state politics. Their 2024 priorities include legislative races, ballot measures, accountability initiatives, and candidate endorsements. Led by Executive Director Irene Kao, Courage California's mission is to empower Californians to take courageous action for change.
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Senior Vote 2024 Irene Kao, Executive Director October 25, 2023
Courage California ABOUT US Founding: In 2007 in Los Angeles as a multi-issue, statewide political organization. Grew significantly in 2008 around our anti-Prop 8, pro-marriage equality work. Mission: Unite and equip Californians to hold leaders accountable and take courageous action for change. Membership: 1.4 million members around California and the nation who care about specific issues and progressive politics.
Courage California PAST WORK Voter Education Issue advocacy and campaigns Connect Californians to their elected leaders and raise awareness about what leaders do and their impact in their regions and on issues Voter Outreach/GOTV Ensure all California voters have the information they need to vote up and down the ballot in each election Activate members each election Direct voter outreach via phone, text, and canvassing
Courage California 2024 PRIORITIES State legislative and California congressional races Flip seats from Republican to Democrat Keep/move seats in Safe Democratic districts to progressive Dems Counter the influence of wealthy and corporate interests State and local ballot measures and referenda Lobby to ensure ACA 4 (vote restoration for people in prison) and ACA 8 (end slavery) pass the state legislature to qualify for the November ballot Support a slate of progressive positions on ballot measure and referenda Fight Business Roundtable, oil and gas industry, real estate industry, etc. Recalls/special elections
Courage California 2024 PRIORITIES Accountability Courage Score state legislative scorecard Valley Families Unite in CA-13 and CA-41 Courage Voter Guide 200+ races and ballot measures for the primary and general elections Endorsements in key races Candidate forums and town halls Narrative and messaging Partnerships and coordination
Courage California CONTACT Irene Kao, she/her, Executive Director Email: irene@couragecampaign.org Website: couragecalifornia.org Facebook: CourageCalifornia X/Twitter: CourageCalifornia Instagram: CourageCA Tik Tok: @courageca
