Hey John, stop your doom scrolling right there, because we’ve got some things to give you all the hopeful warm fuzzies. 

Since the recent GOP attempts to undermine democracy and silence dissenting lawmakers in Tennessee, Montana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, our staff has been flooded with a RECORD NUMBER of young people (2,000+ last month 🤯) who’ve stepped up to the plate and signed up to Run for Something. 

All of this in April…during a so-called “off-year.” 

So hope scroll all the latest media attention we’re getting! (Then consider pitching in any amount you can to keep up this momentum and get those 2,000+ Run for Something signups into office).

Let’s go, 

— Run for Something

CATCH UP ON SOMETHING

Run for Something on Chris Jansing Reports on MSNBC

Amanda Litman spoke with Chris Jansing about what a new, young, emboldened generation of leaders means for future elections and the country. 

“Young people, especially young people of color, young LGBTQIA+ folks, young women are seeing what the Republican Party is trying to do to state legislators who challenge them, and they are saying screw this, I’m ready to fight back.” Watch more now!

Run for Something on The Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

Our own Amanda Litman spoke on The Last Word last month to talk about the thousands of diverse young progressives who are pissed off and ready to create change. Listen to Amanda talk about how they’re changing politics as usual and the fights ahead.

The Washington Post: Meet the young Democrats waging war on MAGA from behind enemy lines

In case you missed it, check out this recent Washington Post article featuring Amanda and some RFS all-star alums discussing the struggles and importance of being a progressive and fighting back in a deep red state.

“What binds these lawmakers and candidates together is an acute sense that the character of the country is on the line and it could determine their own futures. For them, every part of this conversation is personal…”

— Amanda Litman

Run for Something is a grassroots-powered organization that recruits and empowers young progressives running for local office, with the goal of winning permanent power for decades to come. We've elected over 1,000 diverse young progressives to power by relying on support from grassroots donors pitching in a little to create big change. Please chip in now to help our candidates continue running and winning.