Courage — It Looks Good On You!
We're fighting for a California that works for all of us by providing the information and resources Californians need to hold their elected officials accountable. Join us for “Courage — It Looks Good On You!” a podcast to help keep Californians informed about the issues – and help you discover the different ways to courageously participate in the democratic process and ensure your voices are heard! With You, fashioned in Courage, We can create a California that represents and serves us all.
Courage — It Looks Good On You!
What is Progressive?
Irene Kao interviews Executive Director of Communities for a New California Pablo Rodriguez, and Los Angeles Supervisor Holly Mitchell in this episode to learn more about the word progressive and the progressive movement. We unpack how the terminology translates across diverse parts of California, and how Holly and Pablo are working towards progressive goals in their respective communities.
Shot of Courage:
- Do you have an election coming up in your district? Visit couragevoterguide.org to find out when your next election is and learn who the candidates are.
- Courage has endorsed :
- Tina McKinnor for AD62, which includes part of Los Angeles County – the election happens on April 5th.
- David Campos for AD17, which includes part of San Francisco County – this election will happen on April 19
- Courage California is supporting the below 2022 bills:
- AB 1819, authored by Lee - aka, The Stop Foreign Influence in California Elections Act would bar foreign-influenced, US-based corporations from contributing to candidates, parties, or committees – and protect the integrity of California’s government.
- AB 2419, authored by Bryan - is known as California Justice40 Act - and would invest at least 40 percent of federal climate and infrastructure funding to communities that have been historically neglected by discriminatory policies -- such as low-income, Indigenous, and rural communities and communities of color.
- Our 7th Annual Courage Score was released on Feb. 28 – visit CourageScore.org to find out who your State Assemblymember and Senator are, see their scores and voting history– and discover who to hold accountable and who to celebrate as champions.
With You, fashioned in Courage, We can create a California that represents and serves us all.
Let us know your thoughts about this episode by tagging us @CourageCA and using the hashtag #CourageLooksGoodOnYou
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Production: LisaMarie Betancourt and Angela Chavez
Editorial: Jay Chotirmal and Irene Kao
Graphics: Isidra Chávez
With You, fashioned in Courage, We Can create a California that represents and serves us all.
Connect with us: @CourageCA #CourageLooksGoodOnYou
Support: couragecalifornia.org/donate