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"Fidelity": Don't Divorce... (by Courage Campaign w/ Regina Spektor)

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Duration: 3:55
Published: 06 Feb 2009
Uploaded: 05 Aug 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

www.couragecampaign.org Ken Starr, who led the campaign to impeach President Bill Clinton, filed a legal brief last month -- on behalf of the "Yes on 8" campaign -- that would forcibly divorce 18000 same-sex couples that were married in California last year before the passage of Prop 8. Watch "Fidelity" and sign our letter to the state Supreme Court. Tell the Supreme Court to invalidate Prop 8, reject Ken Starr's case, and let loving, committed couples marry: www.couragecampaign.org "Fidelity" used with permission from Regina Spektor and EMI Records.

Bradley Whitford and Courage Campaign: No telecom immunity!

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Duration: 1:38
Published: 05 Dec 2007
Uploaded: 12 Jul 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

A call to action from Bradley Whitford ("Josh Lyman" on The West Wing") and the Courage Campaign about the upcoming FISA vote in the Senate on retroactive immunity for telecom companies. Call your Senator today and ask them to support Senator Dodd's filibuster against retroactive immunity for telecom companies who wiretapped Americans without a warrant. Bradley Whitford will be calling his Senator -- Senator Feinstein. Learn more at www.couragecampaign.org/filibuster

MSNBC covers Courage Campaign and Louis Marinelli's conversion

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Duration: 3:03
Published: 14 Apr 2011
Uploaded: 28 Jul 2011
Author: EqualityOnTrial

National Organization For Marriage defector Louis Marinelli had a front seat for NOM's "Summer For Marriage Tour." He had every reason to stick with the bias that surrounded him. But because of pro-equality voices like the Courage Campaign's NOM Tour Trackers, Louis had a change of heart. He now supports full marriage equality under the law!

NBC4 on Blackwater in CA and Courage Campaign Activism

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Duration: 7:58
Published: 10 Aug 2007
Uploaded: 11 Jul 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

NBC 4 reports on private contractor Blackwater USA's controversial plans to come to Southern California. The Courage Campaign, headed by Rick Jacobs is working with local activists who are opposed to this private army coming into their backyard. More in at couragecampaign.org

"Home Invasion": Vote NO on Prop 8

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Duration: 1:01
Published: 01 Nov 2008
Uploaded: 06 Aug 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

The Mormon Church has raised $20 million to pass Prop 8, which would "eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry." The Courage Campaign Issues Committee, Sen. Barack Obama, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger all agree: NO ON PROP 8! www.couragecampaign.org

Fearless: Courage Campaign Equality Teams

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Duration: 5:00
Published: 20 Aug 2009
Uploaded: 07 Dec 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

Organized by volunteers, 44 Courage Campaign County Equality Teams in 23 counties across California are creating infrastructure to enable your community to engage in important long-term work -- recruiting an army of marriage equality activists, identifying undecided voters, organizing in your communities, and taking part in coordinated statewide events. Join an Equality Team near you or start one in your area: www.couragecampaign.org

Courage Campaign's Rick Jacobs on censuring Sen. Feinstein

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Duration: 6:05
Published: 06 Dec 2007
Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

www.CourageCampaign.org // Rick Jacobs, Chair of the Courage Campaign, discusses the movement to censure Senator Dianne Feinstein for her pivotal votes to confirm Attorney General Michael Mukasey and Judge Leslie Southwick. This segment precedes an interview with Bill Carrick, long-time consultant to Senator Feinstein. From KNBC's "News Conference", originally aired 12/2/07.

"Heat" (by the Courage Campaign)

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Duration: 1:40
Published: 03 Sep 2009
Uploaded: 29 Jun 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

Audon Felix Garcia died in a field near Bakersfield in 2008. This heartbreaking story reminds us what is at stake with the CA Employee Free Choice Act, which Governor Schwarzeneger just vetoed. With one year left in his term, we can't count on Gov. Schwarzenegger to change his heart or his mind. But the five declared or likely candidates for Governor -- Jerry Brown, Tom Campbell, Gavin Newsom, Steve Poizner and Meg Whitman -- can be pressured to pledge to sign this bill when the Legislature passes it again. Take action by signing a petition to these gubernatorial candidates to promise to support this bill when the Legislature passes it again: www.couragecampaign.org

Courage Campaign: Blackwater, Potrero and Carl Meyer

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Duration: 2:40
Published: 12 Dec 2007
Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

www.BlockBlackwater.com // www.CourageCampaign.org. Blackwater wants to build a mercenary training base in Potrero, CA, a small town just a few miles from the California/Mexico border, on 824 acres of land, consisting of 15 firing ranges, a helipad, and a heavy vehicle operator's course covering the equivalent of 10 football fields. Local community leaders like Carl Meyer are working hard to keep Blackwater out of their community. On December 11, 2007, Carl and the "Save Potrero" group successfully recalled the entire Potrero Community Planning Group that had approved Blackwater's plans. But it's not over. Now, it's up to the San Diego County Board of Supervisors to make the ultimate decision. Join the movement now to block Blackwater's base at www.BlockBlackwater.com and www.CourageCampaign.org

"Yacht Party 2" from the Courage Campaign

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Duration: 0:59
Published: 12 May 2008
Uploaded: 31 Jul 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

Exposing the California Republican Party's priorities: While thousands of teachers are getting pink slips, the Republicans are supporting an appalling tax loophole for yacht purchases. That's why the Courage Campaign is calling the Republicans the "Yacht Party". For more information, go to: www.couragecampaign.org To help us get this ad on the air, please contribute here: www.couragecampaign.org

Meg's California (by the Courage Campaign)

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Duration: 1:00
Published: 30 Sep 2010
Uploaded: 03 Oct 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

Meg Whitman is blanketing California airwaves with her TV ads. What her ads don't say is that she plans to make massive budget cuts that would devastate schools, libraries, health care services, and other vital programs. These cuts would hurt people like Nori, featured at the end of the video, whose state-aided health care service has been targeted for cuts. That's why the Courage Campaign is going to air this ad, called "Meg's California," across the state. It's time Californians learned what Meg Whitman's California really would look like. Help us get this ad on TV stations across California by going to: www.couragecampaign.org

Simple Courage / Campaign Video

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Duration: 2:41
Published: 20 Sep 2007
Uploaded: 24 Aug 2010
Author: unitedwayottawa

"Simple Courage" is the theme for United Way/Centraide Ottawa's 2007 campaign. This theme is built upon the belief that simple courage - following one's heart to do what's right -- will help our community to continue to grow and be strong. Thanks to the individuals, community agencies and organizations that helped make this video possible: Featuring: Fartuun Adan, Hicham Adra, Lise Béland, Daniel Caverly, Caroline Cayer, Monique Cayer, Brianne Marvin, James Rennie, Meena Roberts, Susy Sanchez, Jimmie Smith, Victoria Williams Production: Video produced by: VictoryArts.com and Stock-Archive.com Directed by: Tero Hollo Director of Photography: Will Reid Video Edit: Tero Hollo, Will Reid Motion Graphics: Tero Hollo, Masayo Shimizu Audio Production: Bartmart Audio DVD authoring: Will Reid Production Assistants: Anne Marie Marcil, Kate McCloskey, Jennifer Scrivens, Masayo Shimizu, Michelina Sinclair, Kenn Taylor, Vinh Trang Writing: Beth Green, Angela Grusys French adaptation: Jacques Robitaille Participating Organizations: CGI, Centretown Laundry Co-op, City for All Women Initiative, Good Day Workshop Programs Inc. , Kracker's Katering, Patro d'Ottawa, Meena Roberts Consulting, Rideau Seniors' Centre Youville Centre

"It Breaks Your Heart": Join the Movement for Marriage Equality

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Duration: 0:59
Published: 26 May 2009
Uploaded: 26 Jul 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

Together, we are building a movement for marriage equality across America. Please sign our pledge and forward this video to your friends today: www.couragecampaign.org This provocative online video was created in the spirit of Harvey Milk's call to "come out, come out wherever you are" and proudly tell the stories of the people most affected by the passage of Prop 8 -- in moving images set to the beat of Regina Spektor's hit song "Fidelity".

Rick Jacobs's Courage Campaign Testimony about Tennessee

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Duration: 5:13
Published: 08 Jun 2011
Uploaded: 08 Jun 2011
Author: rickjacobs

Why Tennessee's anti-gay legislation is bad for business and bad for Tennessee.

TESTIFY: Unicorn Booty's Nick and Kevin Give Their Courage Campaign Testimony

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Duration: 2:50
Published: 02 Jun 2011
Uploaded: 22 Jun 2011
Author: UnicornBooty

testimony.couragecampaign.org | This is our contribution to the Courage Campaign's "Testimony Take a Stand" project. PS - Dustin Lance Black, pick us! ; - p We're Kevin and Nick, and we run Unicorn Booty, a popular site that connects gays and their allies to gay news, culture and gay-friendly businesses. After seeing firsthand the pain of Prop 8, we decided that we had to do something positive for our community. Unicorn Booty was the product of that decision, and since we launched last year, it has become the most followed gay blog in the world on social media. We are also engaged, and yet we cannot get married. We cannot make that commitment in front of our families, or give my family the joy of shared happiness. We do not get benefits in regards to our business income that married couples get, and there are many hurdles that we still face. Yet, we remain positive and strive to make an impact every day. One day, we will be married. We will have kids. Until then, we're happy, every single day. This is our testimony - our happiness - and no one can ever take that away from us.

Derence Kernek and Ed Watson

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Duration: 2:00
Published: 02 Mar 2011
Uploaded: 06 Aug 2011
Author: EqualityOnTrial

Ed Watson is 78 years old and has Alzheimer's. He's worried that by the time the court finally rules on Prop 8, he won't be able to recognize Derence, his partner of over 40 years. Watch Ed's story here, then join us in signing our open letter to the 9th Circuit asking them to lift the stay on the Prop 8 decision, and to allow loving couples like Ed and Derence the freedom to marry: www.couragecampaign.org

Courage Campaign: KNBC covers Blackwater under fire

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Duration: 2:01
Published: 18 Sep 2007
Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

Courage's Rick Jacobs appears on NBC to talk about the fight to stop Blackwater from opening a new base in San Diego

Feinstein censure killed; Courage Campaign camera blocked

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Duration: 4:52
Published: 20 Nov 2007
Uploaded: 25 Aug 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

The Executive Board of the California Democratic Party killed the censure of Senator Dianne Feinstein. And Bob Mulholland -- the Party's senior advisor and long time chief spokesperson -- blocked a Courage Campaign camera filming an effort by Executive Board members to formally debate the censure. These actions prompt the following questions: What does it mean to be a Democrat? What are our core values as progressives? How do we hold our elected officials accountable for compromising those values? Chime in at: www.couragecampaign.org

Meg Whitman puts the "A" in absentee: From the California Nurses Association and Courage Campaign

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Duration: 1:21
Published: 24 Aug 2010
Uploaded: 28 Feb 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

Ninety years ago this August, women finally won the right to vote when the 19th Amendment was ratified in 1920. But instead of taking that right seriously, Meg Whitman has rarely voted for three decades. She wants to be our next governor -- but shouldn't she show more respect for the struggles that earned women the right to vote? That's why the Courage Campaign is teaming up with the California Nurses Association to send a message to Meg Whitman about the voting rights she took for granted. On Thursday, August 26, nurses and activists from across California will travel to Sacramento for a rally celebrating women's right to vote. Many will take a train to Sacramento, honoring the suffragist movement and their success, and dressing in costumes from the suffragist era. Even if you can't join the rally, you can still help us send a message to Meg Whitman on the 90th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. If you would like to be registered to Vote By Mail -- the most reliable way to vote every election -- please fill out the following form and the Courage Campaign will mail you a Vote-By-Mail application ASAP. Once you receive it, just fill it out and mail it in to your county registrar! www.couragecampaign.org

Insurance Jive: The Real "Death Panels" (by Courage Campaign)

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Duration: 0:40
Published: 19 Aug 2009
Uploaded: 13 Apr 2011
Author: CourageCampaign

Based on the true story of Patsy Bates, "Insurance Jive" shows why it is the insurance companies that actually operate "death panels" -- and demonstrates why we must stand strong in support of a public health insurance option. Help continue building support for the public option by spreading the word about this video to your friends and family: www.couragecampaign.org

Controller Chiang just says NO to Arnold (Courage Campaign TV ad)

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Duration: 0:30
Published: 12 Aug 2008
Uploaded: 27 Aug 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

Controller John Chiang just says NO to Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's wage cuts in a new Courage Campaign TV ad airing in Sacramento. Chiang is refusing to comply with the devastating Executive Order the Governor signed -- despite 28016 petitions the Courage Campaign, CREDO Mobile and True Majority members delivered to his office. The Executive Order fired over 22000 seasonal, temporary and student workers and directed Chiang to reduce over 200000 state workers' pay to the federal minimum wage of $6.55 an hour. But, Controller Chiang is holding his ground, daring the Governor to take him to court. He has the law and morality on his side -- and all of you. For more information and to listen to a conference call with Controller Chiang and Rep. Hilda Solis, go to: www.CourageCampaign.org

Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Courage Campaign, Centre MapleSoft Centre, Wellspring Ottawa

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Duration: 1:34
Published: 19 Oct 2010
Uploaded: 22 Apr 2011
Author: OttawaCancer

The Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is pleased to announce that we will be bringing a Wellspring facility to Ottawa and the region. Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation Courage Campaign, Jody Campeau, Elizabeth Manley, Dr. Caroline Gérin-Lajoie, Shannon Gorman, Vanessa Simmons, Peter Linkletter, Fred Seller, Linda Egan, Megan Oates

Courage Campaign: 28016 sigs strong to stop Arnold

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Duration: 4:01
Published: 29 Jul 2008
Uploaded: 25 Aug 2010
Author: CourageCampaign

Imagine trying to pay your bills on $6.55 an hour. Now imagine what will happen to thousands of vital service workers forced to live on poverty-level wages. On Monday, July 28, the Courage Campaign delivered the signatures of 28016 outraged Californians to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. But it's not over. Arnold is still threatening to slash worker pay. So take action today: www.couragecampaign.org