Podcast Season 2 is Coming: Courage — It Looks Good On You!
Join us this summer for a new season of Courage — It Looks Good On You! We’ll be covering an array of topics to ensure you’re an empowered voter, and Californian. If … Continued
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Thank you, California! Podcast Season 1: Finale
Hear from our Courageous team members – who have been busy helping pass progressive state legislation, getting out the vote for our elections, and holding our electeds accountable – to … Continued
What will it take to turn out the youth vote in California?
We polled young voters in our state’s key Congressional toss-up districts — and found that young voters care, plan to vote, and lean progressive – but want parties and candidates … Continued
Justice40 failed to pass: Is California really the climate leader we think it is?
California’s 2022 Legislative session is long-gone. While our state’s environmental and climate justice advocates saw some wins this cycle – we also saw some disappointing failures, such as Justice40, which … Continued
The 2022 California Primaries can teach us a lot, but will we learn?
As we head into the General Election season, what ALL Californians should be focused on is our state’s voter turnout. In this episode Jay Chotirmal, Courage California’s Senior Communications and … Continued
Your Shot of Courage for July 2022
The California Legislature is currently on Summer recess – returning in Aug. Lawmakers adopted a $300 billion dollar state budget, that will provide refunds to most taxpayers in the state, … Continued
The Future of Abortion Access
The Supreme Court issued its opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization – which overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey – ending the right to safe and legal … Continued
Criminal Justice and Community Safety, Pt 2: Healed People Heal People
LisaMarie Betancourt interviews two Central Valley healing justice advocates, community organizer Grisanti Valencia & Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Gidai Maaza. What roles are communities currently occupying in public safety? … Continued
Criminal Justice and Community Safety, Pt 1: Hurt People, Hurt People
LisaMarie Betancourt interviews co-founder of the Prosecutors Alliance of California, Cristine Soto DeBerry for a conversation about lasting public safety. How do we create safer communities for everyone? Who is harmed … Continued
Political Polling: Who Produces Knowledge Matters
Jay Chotirmal interviews Data for Social Good’s Jose Bedolla and Lisa Garcia Bedolla to learn about the ins and outs of political polling and pollsters, the people behind the polls. As … Continued