Friend,

Right now, U.S. House Republicans are trying to pass massive tax cuts for
the rich and make the most vulnerable Americans pay for it -- and they
could vote as soon as tomorrow.

Their heinous budget bill would rip health insurance away from 13 million
people. It would raise the cost of electricity and cut nutrition
assistance programs by nearly 30% -- the largest cut to the program in
history. (1) And it would gut Medicaid, which funds MediCal -- a program 2
in 5 Californians depend on.(2)

All of this cruelty would serve Donald Trump and his billionaire friends
with tax breaks worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.(3)

Enough is enough. As Congressional Republicans champion huge giveaways to
the ultra-wealthy, we’re promoting a different vision: the People’s
Promise.

[ [link removed] ]Will you sign on to the People’s Promise, calling for the wealthiest to
pay their fair share of taxes and an economy that works for every
American?

[ [link removed] ]SIGN NOW

There’s no sugar coating it: Donald Trump’s first 100 days have been a
nightmare. He’s attacked our rights, dismantled life-saving government
services, raised prices on ordinary Americans, and threatened the world
economy -- all to line his own pockets and those of his rich cronies.

And now, MAGA Republicans in Congress are trying to curry favor with him
with even more destruction: a monstrous budget reconciliation bill that
slashes Medicaid, food assistance for the hungry, clean energy programs
and more.

People who are leading quiet lives are being deported to prison in El
Salvador or to detention centers hundreds of miles from where they live.

Now’s the time for us to speak out. We’re demanding every elected official
-- from Trump to Congress to City Hall -- make the People’s Promise.

That includes an economy the works for everyone: all workers earn a
livable wage and have the right to unionize. Americans can afford
essentials like quality healthcare, housing, and childcare.

The promise means a government for the people: the wealthiest among us pay
their fair share in taxes. Every child can count on the quality education
they deserve, and every person has access to a strong safety net they can
count on when they need it.

These aren’t radical demands -- they’re the bare minimum. It’s time for
elected leaders to deliver.

[ [link removed] ]Demand elected officials from Congress to City Hall make the People’s
Promise -- for an economy that works for every American and ensures the
wealthiest pay their fair share of taxes.

Thank you for being in the fight!

–Irene, along with Annie, Angela, Isidra, Cecilia, Jen, and Lindsay (the
Courage team)

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Courage California (formerly Courage Campaign) makes sure our democracy works for ALL of us by fighting corruption in California politics. We believe the solution lies in exposing and solving systemic problems through strategic organizing, enhancing coordination between progressive organizations, and mobilizing civic engagement from our communities, particularly voters of color, young voters, and self-identified progressives.

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