Current Actions
| Tell Nike: Stop sponsoring homophobic boxer Manny Pacquiao
In a March 15th interview, world-famous boxer, Philippines legislator and icon Manny Pacquiao says gay men “should be put to death” because Leviticus says so. Sign our petition calling upon Nike to stop sponsoring homophobic figures who condone violence like Manny Pacquiao! Take Action > |
| Pres. Obama supports marriage equality!
WE made this happen — our movement for full equality that kept the pressure up. Courage is raising money to support our Fight Everywhere Fund to win ballot initiatives in Maine, Maryland, Minnesota and Washington in November 2012. Chip in to show your support for President Obama and take his support to the bank in these four battleground states! Take Action > |
| Make BART Buy American
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) is the largest transit agency on the West Coast, and it’s on the verge of handing out a $2.5 billion contract to build new trains. However, the Board of Directors is refusing to use its full negotiating power to get the best deal possible for both taxpayers and American workers. Tell the BART Board of Directors they must do better. Take Action > |
| California's June 5 Election: Progressive Voter Guide
We just published our progressive voter guide for California’s June 5th election. It’s super helpful for figuring out how to vote on Prop 28 (Term Limit Adjustment) and Prop 29 (Tobacco Tax for Cancer Research). Check it out! Take Action > |
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| Help us get more Courage members to NC to get out the vote against anti-gay Amendment 1!
Courage members across the country have signed up to go to NC and get out the vote against anti-gay Amendment 1 leading up to Election Day on May 8, but some can’t afford the full cost of traveling there. Chip in to help us send more people to GOTV! Take Action > |
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| Call Out the Vote in NC
Sign up now for a short training to learn how you can assist in motivating North Carolinians to vote NO on anti-gay Amendment One. Take Action > |
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| NEW VIDEO: What legalized bribery looks like
WATCH our new video exposing Asm. Felipe Fuentes (D-Los Angeles) as he sells out the middle-class to do dirty work for the Big Banks. Fuentes refuses to back the Homeowners Bill of Rights, despite 381,461 foreclosures in Los Angeles County. $112,475 in campaign donations from the mortgage industry must be very convincing. Take Action > |
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| Help defeat Amendment 1 in NC!
WATCH: Powerful first TV ads in the race to defeat Amendment 1 in North Carolina. Check them out and chip in to help them stay on the air! Take Action > |
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| Tell the Senate: Pass the Buffett Rule!
Join more than 13,000 Courage members in demanding Congress pass President Obama’s Buffett Rule, which requires people earning $1 million or more to pay at least the same tax rate as middle class families. Take Action > |
| URGENT: Stop Big Bank lobbyists in Sacramento today!
Right now, Sacramento legislators are deciding whether to vote for the interests of the middle-class or cave under pressure from the Big Banks. All the key votes will come from Democrats, but unless they know we’re watching, they might vote with the banks. Challenge them to do the right thing! Take Action > |
| Demand that Sacramento fund higher education, not Wall Street
UC and CSU now cost a middle-class family more than Harvard or Yale. But despite a 300% tuition increase in the last 10 years, Sacramento won’t commit revenue from our new, progressive ballot initiative to higher ed. Demand funding for UC, CSU, & community colleges! Take Action > |
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| Help defeat Amendment 1 in NC!
Know someone in North Carolina? Join our member-voter contact program and pledge to have a Courageous Conversation with them about why to vote NO on anti-gay Amendment 1! Take Action > |
| Listen to our Q&A with Van Jones and get your autographed copy of "Rebuild the Dream"
Van Jones’ remarkable new book “Rebuild the Dream” reveals his experience inside the Obama White House and the lessons progressives can learn from Obama’s first term. Click to listen to our Q&A and get your autographed copy! Take Action > |
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| Tell Congress: Move Election Day to the Weekend
Voting on a Tuesday is a relic from 1845 based on what worked best for farmers. Today only 55% of Americans vote! Studies show that other countries have dramatically higher rates of turnout — up to 70 and 80 percent — when Election Day is on a weekend or holiday. Pass the Weekend Voting Act! Take Action > |
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| $1 million to defeat anti-gay Amendment One
On May 8th, North Carolina will vote on Amendment One, which bans marriage equality and any other form of recognition for same-sex couples. Polls show the public increasingly against Amendment One, but our opponents just began running an ad this weekend that spreads lies about same-sex families and urges a Yes vote on Amendment One. Our side has ads of its own, but we need the money to get them on the air. Take Action > |
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| Stop Republicans from starving kids and killing jobs
GOP budget guy Paul Ryan (R-WI) unveiled his latest Tea Party-inspired budget. It proposes devastating cuts to the “food stamp” program. This program (SNAP) doesn’t just provide minimal sustenance for those in poverty, it creates roughly a million jobs. Tell CA Republicans to reject the Ryan Budget. Take Action > |
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| The finish line for LGBT equality
On March 18th, 46 Courage members are going to put their bodies on the line and run the Los Angeles Marathon to raise money for Courage’s LGBT rights work. Can you help Team Courage get over the finish line, and sponsor a runner with a tax-deductible donation to fund our work for full LGBT equality? Take Action > |
| Co-Sponsor the Homeowners Bill of Rights
California Attorney General Kamala Harris needs our help. Join her as a co-sponsor of legislation to make the Big Banks stop their abusive treatment of homeowners. Fight the Big Bank CEOs and their lobbyists by demanding real mortgage industry reform. Take Action > |
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| Force Sacramento to Fight the Big Banks
A New York Times report shows that not only were 84% of foreclosures illegal, but 66% included four or more violations! We’re launching a fight to put several major bills on Gov. Brown’s desk. The first will require banks to provide tangible documentation that they own a home before they can throw a family onto the street. Take Action > |
| Tell the DNC: Pony up to fight for 2012 marriage equality ballot initiatives!
We’re launching a campaign to make sure the DNC chips in to fight for equal rights at the ballot in 2012 as they did in 2008 to fight Prop 8. The DNC jointly raised $29.1 million in January alone — they can chip in a fraction of that to help fight for equal rights. We’ve had Democrats’ backs in the voting booth for years — help make sure they have ours at the ballot. Take Action > |
| Millionaires Tax of 2012 is taking California by storm!
Our ballot initiative is THE income tax ballot measure with overwhelming support in California. Van Jones thinks it will electrify a generation! It refunds cuts to education & vital services by asking millionaires to pay 3-5% more. Help us build a massive grassroots movement to make it law! Take Action > |
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| Honor Valentine's Day, lift the Prop 8 stay
The 9th Circuit overturned Prop 8, but there’s another stay on the decision. People in same-sex couples are literally dying to get married while the Prop 8 trial drags on. Ask the courts to honor Valentine’s Day and lift the Prop 8 stay! Take Action > |
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| BREAKING: Prop 8 ruled unconstitutional by 9th Circuit!
We’re 2 for 2 in the courts on defeating Prop 8. Now comes the big stage. Our opponents, ProtectMarriage.com and the National Organization for Marriage have already stated they’re planning to take this case all the way to the Supreme Court to make sure California same-sex couples remain second-class citizens. They’re all in. We have to be too. Take Action > |
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| Tell Congress to ban insider trading!
The STOCK Act, which bans insider trading of corporate stocks by members of Congress and makes it illegal for members to tip off others, is up for a vote. Remarkably, this isn’t against the law yet. Help us change that! Take Action > |
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| BREAKING NEWS: Kamala Harris Rejects Bogus Settlement
California Attorney General Kamala Harris just refused to give in to the Big Banks on the 50-state settlement. Sign our thank-you card! Take Action > |
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| VIDEO: Tell Kim Kardashian to Pay Her Fair Share
Millionaires like the Kardashians only pay 1% more in taxes than a middle-class Californian. That’s not OK, especially when budget cuts are decimating our communities. Watch our video that clearly demonstrates the unfairness of the situation. It’s been covered everywhere from CNN, to The Wall Street Journal, to PerezHilton.com. Take Action > |
| Kaiser Permanente's breaking the law. Tell Gov. Brown to Investigate!
Whistleblowers have risked their careers to contribute to a report describing an unmistakable pattern of illegal and deceptive practices in Kaiser Permanente’s delivery of mental health services. Click to demand Gov. Brown push for an investigation! Take Action > |
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| Defend the FAIR Education Act again!
With your help, last month we kept the FAIR Education Act from a ballot referendum. Now, its opponents have filed for 2012 initiative to repeal it. So it’s time to put the band back together and stop them once again. Click below for more details and learn what you can do to help! Take Action > |
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| California Supreme Court gives Prop 8 backers legal standing; Help fight their ruling!
The California Supreme Court just ruled that unelected, unaccountable anti-gay ProtectMarriage.com has the right to represent the entire state and defend Prop 8 — perhaps even at taxpayer expense. It’s an outrageous ruling and we’re going to help fight it at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Chip in to make your voice heard in the courtroom! Take Action > |
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| Tell Gov. Brown to tax the 1%
$2 billion more in cuts to the California state budget are going to be triggered in December. Tell Governor Brown to take the lead and put an initiative on the ballot to tax the rich and stop the cuts. Take Action > |
| Become a monthly donor, get a free Dump DOMA button!
In the last month, over 100 members have signed up as monthly donors to help Dump DOMA for as little as $5/month. Join them and you’ll receive this free Dump DOMA button! Take Action > |
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| Courage stands with Occupy Oakland
Over 20,000 Courage members have demanded that all Oakland elected officials condemn and support a full, timely investigation into the police violence against peaceful Occupy Oakland protesters on Oct. 25th. Click to read the petition and add your name. Take Action > |
| Victory: Occupy Golf Course
Speaker Boehner may rather golf with the 1% to raise campaign cash than create jobs, but thanks to over 27,000 Courage members, he couldn’t do so without hearing from us! Take Action > |
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| Demand a vote on the American Jobs Act
House Republicans refuse to help the millions of Americans out of work. They want to keep the economy in the gutter through next year’s election. Speaker Boehner won’t even hold a vote on the American Jobs Act! We need to make him. Join the Courage Campaign and hold Republicans accountable. Take Action > |
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| Victory: We kept the FAIR Education Act repeal off the ballot
We did it: this morning, the Stop SB 48 campaign announced their failure to collect enough signatures. The FAIR Education Act is safe…for now. Help us make sure it stays that way. Take Action > |
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| We WON folks! We beat the Big Banks because of you!
California’s Attorney General has rejected the bogus 50 state settlement pushed by the big banks. Nearly 10,000 Courage Campaign members supported Kamala Harris in her fight. We’ve got the banks on the run, please donate to help us finish the job! Take Action > |
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| Protect the FAIR Education Act
The Stop SB 48 campaign has sunk to a new low: a volunteer claimed the law will expose children to “sexual predators.” Sign our formal complaint to the Oceanside City Attorney, the Office of the District Attorney and the California Attorney General! Take Action > |
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| Courage Campaign and allies call on Sen. Reed to support DOMA repeal
Courage Campaign, along with Ocean State Action, Marriage Equality Rhode Island and Freedom to Marry, penned a letter to Sen. Reed, noting how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) impacts same-sex Rhode Island couples and calling on him to join Sen. Whitehouse in co-sponsoring Sen. Feinstein’s bill, the Respect for Marriage Act, to repeal DOMA. Sign in support! Take Action > |
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| Courage Campaign and allies call on Sen. Casey to support DOMA repeal
30 Senators support repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act, but Sen. Casey isn’t one of them. Sign our open letter to Sen. Casey asking him to support DOMA repeal! Take Action > |
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| Courage Campaign calls on the NHL to combat homophobia in hockey
After Philadelphia Flyers player Wayne Simmonds called New York Rangers forward and marriage equality advocate a homophobic slur, the Courage Campaign called on NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Vice President Brendan Shanahan to discipline and fine Simmonds. This would follow the precedent set by the NBA following Kobe Bryant’s use of the same term. Take Action > |
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| Fight Republican Racism
Berkeley Republicans hosted a “diversity bake sale,” pricing cupcakes based on race, to oppose SB 185, which would allow public universities to consider race, gender, ethnicity and national/geographic origin in admissions. It’s not satire, it’s racism. Courage Campaign responded by asking members to urge the governor to support the bill. Take Action > |
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| Telling Kaiser to focus on quality care
The people of California want quality care, not $8 million dollar salaries for health insurance execs. Healthcare workers went on a strike to send a message about quality care. Courage Campaign joined the workers to send Kaiser a message. Take Action > |
| Flash mobbing Michelle Bachmann
When Courage Campaign found out Michelle Bachmann was speaking at the California Republican convention, we knew we had to respond. Check out our flash mob! Take Action > |
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| Obama's Buffett Rule
President Obama proposed the new Buffett Rule, which would require people earning $1 million or more to pay at least the same tax rate as middle class families. Sign Courage Campaign’s petition to support the President’s proposal. Take Action > |
| The FAIR Education Act!
Courage Campaign produced an amazing video of the movement for equality and how important it is that we don’t erase LGBT history. Watch this video and sign up for our campaign to keep the divisive referendum to repeal SB 48 off the ballot. Take Action > |
| 50 State Bank Settlement
50 State Attorneys General are considering a settlement with the banks who caused the mortgage crisis. The banks want to pay only $20 billion and get immunity for everything else they did. That is unacceptable. Take Action > |
| Demand an official ethics review of Rep. Issa!
Rep. Darrell Issa has a long history of questionable actions, from earmarks that benefit his investments to meddling in government investigations. Now it’s time for an official review by the Office of Congressional Ethics. Add your name calling for a review now! Take Action > |
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| 14 Million out of work and Boehner bogeys
At perhaps the most serious speech of the Obama presidency last night, Speaker John Boehner was preoccupied with his golf game. Before the speech, the Vice President said to the Speaker, “We have a lot of work to do,” at which point Boehner, the leader of the people’s house, launched into a monologue about shooting four birdies at “one of the hardest” golf courses. Take Action > |
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| Demand PG&E Implement Safety Changes
The National Transportation Safety Board has found that Pacific Gas and Electric is to blame for the San Bruno disaster. The NTSB also issued 29 recommendations to prevent another disaster. Demand PG&E implement those changes immediately. Take Action > |
| Tens of thousands of Courage members stand with Dan Choi during his trial
After the federal government decided to pursue what Judge Facciola called “vindictive prosecution” by bringing Choi up on minor charges in federal court, Courage’s Rick Jacobs penned a letter to Judge Facciola calling on him to consider Choi’s selfless acts of heroism in deciding the case. Tens of thousands of Courage Campaign members co-signed Rick’s letter on behalf of Dan. Take Action > |
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| Courage Campaign and allies call on Sen. Mikulski to support DOMA repeal
Courage Campaign, along with Equality Maryland and Freedom to Marry, penned a letter to Sen. Mikulski, noting how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) impacts same-sex Maryland couples and calling on her to join Sen. Cardin in co-sponsoring Sen. Feinstein’s bill, the Respect for Marriage Act, to repeal DOMA. Sign in support! Take Action > |
| Tell President Obama: Jobs, not cuts
President Obama’s giving a “major speech” in early September on jobs. But according to the Washington Post, the President “will also lay out a plan to trim far more from the federal debt than the $1.5 trillion target of a congressional ‘super committee.’” Tell President Obama to stick to jobs, not cuts. Take Action > |
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| Tell Darrell Issa: Put your investments in a private trust
As the wealthiest member of Congress, Rep. Issa has an obligation to ensure his investments do not sway his judgment. Like so many other members of Congress, Issa should put his investments in a blind trust. Take Action > |
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| End the Madness!
Take the pledge to End the Madness of Tea Party control. They hate government and want to destroy it. Sign up now to join the campaign to save the American Dream. Take Action > |
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| Protect the FAIR Education Act!
The same crowd who passed Prop 8 are now trying to erase LGBT people from the history books. Sign up to protect the FAIR Education Act! Take Action > |
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| Save the American Dream and Raise the Debt Ceiling
The Republicans are holding the economy hostage over the debt ceiling. They’re refusal to accept balanced deals that increase revenue and save vital services will let America default and create even more economic turmoil. Email your representative now and tell them to hold the line and raise the debt ceiling without cutting vital services. Take Action > |
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| Please Repeal DOMA Photo Project
Following the success of the Fidelity video telling the CA Supreme Court to not let Prop 8 divorce same-sex families, we’re launching Fidelity II to support the repeal of DOMA. Upload a photo of yourself holding a special message telling the Senate Judiciary Committee to repeal DOMA! Take Action > |
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| Michelle Bachmann's de-gayification program
The Bachmann family clinic has received more than $137,000 in federal funds and provides therapy to convert gays to heterosexuality. Her clinic is using taxpayer money to promote praying away the gay. Call on Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to investigate the Bachmann clinic. Take Action > |
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| Testify Against DOMA
On July 20th, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Sen. Feinstein’s Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA). If you have a story about the damage DOMA has caused to you, your family or your community, tell it here. Take Action > |
| Fighting Fracking in California
Fracking (hydraulic fracturing) is a process by which energy companies inject toxins into the ground to break up shale and release natural gas, polluting ground water sources. We teamed up with Democracy for America to tell the California legislature to support AB 591, which would require companies to disclose the poisons they’re putting into our water. Take Action > |
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| President Obama, support the Feinstein/Nadler Respect for Marriage Act to Repeal DOMA
Pres. Obama has said he supports repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). Now he needs to endorse the only repeal bill under consideration in the congress, the Feinstein/Nadler “Respect for Marriage Act”, which would repeal DOMA. Take Action > |
| Don't say gay? We just did!
Our Chair, Rick Jacobs is a native Tennessean, so imagine his disappointment and anger when Gov. Haslam signed the recent bill outlawing protections for LGBT people…and may sign legislation banning the word “gay.” To fight back, he recorded his video Testimony, and we want you to do the same. Take Action > |
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| Keep fighting for health insurance reform
We helped get AB 52, which would require health insurance companies to get state approval before raising rates, out of the Assembly. Now we’re working to pass the bill in the California Senate. Join the campaign to protect Californians from exorbitant rate hikes. Take Action > |
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| Victory in New York!
You helped make this happen! In partnership with the Human Rights Campaign and New Yorkers United for Marriage, Courage members like you made call after call until we picked up the six votes we needed to achieve marriage equality in New York state. Take Action > |
| Join us in calling on Gov. Brown to sign the Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act
Farm workers are dying in the fields of California. Fifteen workers have died of heat-related problems since 2008. Governor Brown has a real opportunity to change that. The Fair Treatment for Farm Workers Act (SB 104) passed the legislature and just needs Gov. Brown’s signature. Take Action > |
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| Judge Ware leaves Walker's Prop 8 ruling in place
Judge Ware denied our opponents’ motion to vacate Judge Walker’s historic ruling striking down Prop. 8. Now will you help us get the tapes released? Take Action > |
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| Call on Darrell Issa to investigate San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
Will you join us to publicly demand that Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, investigate just what is going on at San Onofre? Write a letter to your local newspaper to expose Issa’s apparent obstruction of nuclear safety. Take Action > |
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| Call on Rep. Patrick McHenry to apologize
Rep. Patrick McHenry, who chairs the Oversight Subcommittee, outrageously attacked Professor Elizabeth Warren, the potential head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau — charging her of lying under oath. It was grossly irresponsible, inflammatory and defaming in nature. Take Action > |
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| DEADLINE EXTENDED: Dustin Lance Black and Courage launch national video challenge
We’ve loved hearing your stories so much that we decided to extend the deadline for the Dustin Lance Black video challenge. Upload your video Testimony by July 11th for a chance to have Dustin fly to your hometown to record your story with his team. For complete challenge rules, or to upload your video click here. Take Action > |
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| Tell Sacramento not to cap California's future.
Republican obstruction has put us in crisis mode on the California budget. Now even Democrats are considering a dangerous spending cap as part of a secret deal to meet a June 15th deadline. Use Courage Campaign’s easy tool to send a letter to legislators in Sacramento to tell them to oppose limiting California’s ability to respond to a changing population. Take Action > |
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| Stand up against unreasonable health insurance rate hikes.
AB 52 would require health insurance companies to get approval from the state before they raise rates. Join the campaign to support AB 52 to protect California from exorbitant rate hikes. Take Action > |
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| Tell Orbitz to drop Fox!
Here’s how it works: You pay Orbitz to help plan your trip. Orbitz uses your money to advertise on Fox News. Fox News uses the money to pay hosts Bill O’Reilly and Mike Huckabee to tell millions of Americans of the “dangers” of allowing gay people near children, and compare homosexuality to drug abuse and incest. Tell Orbitz to drop fox! Take Action > |
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| Tell Janet Napolitano to stop Henry's deportation immediately
Because of DOMA couples like Henry and Josh are being torn apart, but together we can stop this. Please sign our urgent petition with All Out urging Janet Napolitano to stop Henry’s deportation immediately. Take Action > |
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| Louis Marinelli: Why I left NOM and changed my mind on marriage equality
Former NOM staffer Louis Marinelli has come out in support of marriage equality. “As a conservative at heart, I deeply regret the work I did not only during the summer of 2010 but over the past five years as a whole to curtail the rights of gays and lesbians in this country. And I’m coming here to tell you about what led to my change in heart… and to ask for your help.” Can you chip in to help continue our work together to change hearts and minds? Take Action > |
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| Restore Democracy to California! Sign our petition to end the 2/3 supermajority
Even though Gov. Brown doesn’t need a single Republican vote to pass an ordinary bill, because revenue legislation requires a 2/3 vote, a tiny group of Republican radicals has our state in a chokehold. We have to amend the constitution to govern by majority. Without majority rule, it almost doesn’t matter whom we elect. Take Action > |
| No One Should Have to Die in the Closet
It’s been over 100 days since President Obama signed repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” At least three gay soldiers have died waiting for the Pentagon and White House to certify repeal. Please join Courage Campaign and OutServe in sending your condolences to the Wilfahrt family, and honoring his memory by calling upon the Obama Administration to speed up certification of DADT repeal so servicemembers like Andrew can serve free and openly. Take Action > |
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| It's time to repeal DOMA: Add your name as a citizen co-sponsor of repeal today!
Sen. Feinstein and her colleagues announced yesterday that they are going to work from the inside to repeal the so called “Defense of Marriage Act” (DOMA). We are going to build a mass movement of equality supporters to work from the outside over the long haul. We aren’t going to wait for the Courts. Speaker Boehner made his move on DOMA, choosing to intervene in the courts. Now, it’s time to make ours. Take Action > |
| View our Progressive Voter Guide for the Los Angeles City election on March 8, and share it with your friends
To help you make your decisions in this important local election, our printable March 2011 Progressive Voter Guide includes: Short, easy-to-read, recommendations from the Courage Campaign and a handy chart of recommendations from progressive organizations, including the Los Angeles Democratic Party, Democracy for America, the California Nurses Association, and the Los Angeles Labor Federation. View it here, then share it with your friends. Take Action > |
| Save Sesame Street! Tell Congress to restore funding to PBS
Right now conservative members of Congress want to take Big Bird and his friends away from our children with slash-and-burn budget cuts, just to pay for more tax cuts for millionaires. Sign below to join Courage Campaign to tell Congress: Hands Off Big Bird, PBS, and our children’s education! Take Action > |
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| Dear California Supreme Court: We're tired of waiting!
The California Supreme Court didn’t even render a decision on the issue of standing in the Prop 8 case. They decided whether they were going to decide or not. The real decision could take months. Are you part of a couple waiting to get married, or do you know a same-sex couple waiting to marry? If so, we need you to tell your story: Take Action > |
| Zach Wahls Speaks About Family: Share his story on Facebook
Zach Wahls, a 19-year-old University of Iowa student spoke about the strength of his family during a public forum on House Joint Resolution 6 in the Iowa House of Representatives. Wahls has two mothers, and came to oppose House Joint Resolution 6 which would end civil unions in Iowa. Share his story on Facebook: Take Action > |
| Tell Rep. Darrell Issa what you want him to investigate
Darrell Issa knows where his bread is buttered. That’s why the first thing he did as House Oversight Committee Chair was to ask corporate lobbyists and his rich industry friends to tell him what to investigate. It’s time we remind Darrell Issa who he works for. Tell us what you want investigated by the House Oversight Committee, and we’ll deliver your ideas to Chairman Issa in person. Take Action > |
| Help fund more Camp Courage trainings in New Hampshire.
We’re running Camp Courage trainings in New Hampshire. We had incredible turnout at our first two Camps from gay and lesbian couples, straight folks, LGBT activists, business owners who support the new law- all gaining new skills to defend equality. Can you chip in to help fund more trainings in New Hampshire? Take Action > |
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| Koch-Busters: Contribute today to help us hold the Koch Brothers accountable.
The Koch-Busters campaign is designed to educate Americans about who the Koch brothers are, how their growing political influence is undermining our democracy and America’s middle class, and what we can do about it. Can you help us expand our reach by contributing today? Take Action > |
| Tell Congress to reject legislation designed to paralyze repeal of DADT
California Congressman Duncan Hunter is introducing legislation that would paralyze DADT repeal efforts. This effort is a distraction from the real work at hand. Will you join Senator Dianne Feinstein and the Courage Campaign in asking your member of Congress to reject this legislation, and instead focus on real priorities? Take Action > |
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| Courage Campaign launches Issa Watch to hold Rep. Darrel Issa Accountable
Courage Campaign launches Issa Watch website to hold Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Chair of the House Oversight Committee, accountable. Take Action > |
| We won! Senate defeats filibuster on DADT. Help us put pressure on President Obama to certify the repeal
Courage Campaign is mounting an effort to pressure the Obama Administration to quickly certify repeal- and we need your people-powered support. Will you give us $17 right now, one dollar for each year that DADT was law? Take Action > |
| Courage Campaign, OutServe team up to amplify the voices of servicemembers against DADT via Testimony: Take a Stand
Right now, the Senate is hearing testimony from military leadership on ending “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” But we have an opportunity to ensure that the testimony of lesbian and gay troops serving under DADT is also heard. Join Courage and OutServe to help share the stories of veterans and service members supporting the repeal of DADT. Take Action > |
| Send John McCain a message: Join veterans against a GOP filibuster of DADT! Help fund our ads.
In the last week, 66,096 Americans — including 11,828 veterans and their families — have signed Courage’s petition to repeal DADT, supported by Rep. Patrick Murphy and our friends at VoteVets. Now we’re launching an advertising campaign across several military web sites to give veterans the opportunity to tell John McCain and his fellow Republican senators that it’s time to actually put country first and repeal DADT. Take Action > |
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| Join Rep. Patrick Murphy and Courage: Tell Senate leadership to hold DADT vote before time runs out!
With Veterans Day coming up on Thursday and only a few weeks left until the Senate’s lame-duck session ends, the clock is running out on on repeal — perhaps for years to come. Now we’re asking you to help me finish the job. With the lame-duck session starting Monday, we need you to sign the our petition today: Take Action > |
| Build the movement: Join the Courage Campaign and pledge to support cannabis legalization
Prop 19 came very close to passing. With a sustained effort, we can win the fight to legalize cannabis in California. Help maintain and grow the movement to end Prohibition by taking the Courage Campaign pledge to support cannabis legalization today! Take Action > |
| Joel Burns to gay teens: 'It Gets Better.' Share his story and sign our Thank You card!
You might have already seen this powerful “It Gets Better” story told by Joel Burns, a member of the Ft. Worth City Council in Texas. Please take a moment to watch Joel’s story now — and join us in thanking him for his courage in expressing his personal story to the world. Along with thousands of others, your signature will be presented to Joel Burns on behalf of the Courage community. Take Action > |
| Progressive Voter Guide Censored by the Pentagon: Help us stread the word by liking Courage on Facebook
Our Progressive Voter Guide has been censored by the Pentagon. That’s why we’re fighting back against the Pentagon’s censorship of our website by putting the Progressive Voter Guide on Facebook today. We’re going around the military, but we need your help to do it. The easiest way to spread the word is to simply “LIKE” Courage on Facebook right now. Just click here: Take Action > |
| Avoid the post-election headache
What happens when a voter sleeps through the election and wakes up with a nasty hangover? Watch and share our video to find out! Take Action > |
| Download our November 2010 Progressive Voter Guide
Are you still trying to get a handle on the nine propositions on California’s November 2 election ballot? To help you make your decisions in this election we have created a printable November 2010 Progressive Voter Guide. Download your copy now and pass it on to your friends and family. Take Action > |
| Will you make a recurring donation to help us hold NOM accountable?
The Washington Post broke the news last night that the Courage Campaign and Human Rights Campaign are filing a complaint today with the IRS challenging the nonprofit tax status of NOM’s Ruth Institute. Will you make a monthly contribution of whatever you can afford so that we can continue our daily NOM coverage? Take Action > |
| Courage Campaign staffer assaulted: Tell NOM to stop the bullying and help us fight back.
Our videographer, Anthony Ash, was just assaulted by a NOM ally, breaking his camera, while covering their Vota Tus Valores tour in Santa Ana. They know their arguments don’t hold water, so they resort to intimidation, obstruction, and now physical violence. There is a name for this kind of low-brow behavior: It’s called bullying, and it needs to be stopped. Contribute now to help offset legal costs and together we will fight back. Take Action > |
| Meg's California: Help us air this TV that tells the truth about Meg Whitman's plans for California
It’s time to tell the truth about Meg Whitman’s California: She plans to use state government to make the rich richer — and let everyone else suffer. That’s why the Courage Campaign is going to air a TV ad showing the real impact that Whitman’s cuts would have on California. Watch the ad and help us get it on the air. Take Action > |
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| We just lost on DADT, but this is not over
Because of an unprecedented filibuster led by Sen. John McCain, we just lost today’s vote to repeal “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.” But the fight to end this injustice is NOT over. A new vote will very likely happen after the election. Click here to help the Courage Campaign continue the fight to repeal DADT — until it’s gone for good. Take Action > |
| Call your Senator and ask them to repeal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and reject a filibuster
We need you to call your senators now and ask them to vote with Sen. Reid and Sen. Carl Levin in opposing a filibuster, or any amendment to strike the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” repeal from the larger defense budget bill. Take Action > |