Taxes — who really wants to talk about those?
I have a theory. I think people don’t like to talk about taxes because taxes are often viewed as bills we have to pay–and honestly, who wants to talk about … Continued
Know Your Power
Ever wonder why our government and systems are the way they are? Want to make more change in your community? Need to know where to start?
Change begins with us understanding our history, our power, and ways in which we can work together. The Courage California Institute team is here to be a resource for you to understand and navigate politics in California and so much more!
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The Power of Redistricting
With the 2021 Census behind us, redistricting season is officially in full swing. In the coming months, we can expect new district maps to be enacted at all levels of … Continued
It Helps to Have a Long View
How do you sustain political activism and optimistic energy over the whole of your life? It helps to have a long view. Of course, if you are 77 like me, … Continued
The Citizen’s Perspective: The California State Legislature
How can we raise the minimum wage? Can my family get health insurance? Who decides how much money my local school gets? When it comes to these questions and many … Continued
What’s a Recall and How Did We Get Here?
In fall 2021, Californians will vote on whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom. There has been only one successful recall of a governor in our state’s history, and that was … Continued
Know Your Power
In 2020, Courage California Institute launched Your Power Is Your Vote, an initiative to provide all Californians with trusted information to safely vote during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands of you, … Continued