California Progressive Alliance July 27 in Los Angeles

The North Coast Progressive Alliance is the local/regional affiliate of the California Progressive Alliance (CPA).  CPA is a statewide independent volunteer network of progressive individuals, groups, and organizations united by our shared belief that a better California is possible by reclaiming our government from the corporate interests that have overshadowed the voice of the people. Together–regardless of party affiliation or no party affiliation–CPA seeks to:(1) elevate progressive ideas throughout the state,

(2) promote the creation of local political alliances and people-powered coalitions to enact progressive change in local government,

(3) support corporate-free progressive candidates and progressive issue-based electoral campaigns, and 

(4) wield our collective power to lobby the state legislature on current and future legislation, as well as research and write new model legislation.

CPA defines “progressive” as anything or anyone that has a predilection for the poor, the working class, and for historically marginalized communities, and that works to actively elevate, and not further harm, these communities. This applies to issues, individuals, organizations, legislation, and overall narrative.

We define “corporate-free” candidates as those taking no corporate or business money, including no money from LLCs, LLPs, or small businesses. While we support business and entrepreneurship–especially small independent businesses–and their right to make a decent profit, we believe that money from business accounts should not be a part of our electoral and political process. We strongly denounce corporate PACs and are unwavering in our belief that corporations are not people. At the same time, we maintain that unions and non-corporate PACs are “corporate-free” because they are made up of people fighting for individual rights, protections, and social benefits, rather than for business profits. CPA will be hosting a statewide strategy retreat on July 27. David Cobb is committed to participating. If anyone wants to carpool with him, please reach out to him directly (davidkcobb@gmail.com)