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Hi there --
While the messaging coming from the White House is confusing at best and downright cruel at worst, the work that our alumni are doing across the country gives me a little bit of hope -- and I'd like to share it with you:
- Since her legislature has closed for at least two weeks, CO Rep. Yadira Caraveo is back at work at her “day job” as a pediatrician, taking care of sick kids.
- While the Lieutenant Governor of Texas is encouraging senior citizens to sacrifice their lives for the economy, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has issued a stay-at-home order for her county -- one of the largest in the state.
- Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert was directly redistributing funds to local workers in OKC on behalf of a generous donor.
- North Carolina Representative Ashton Clemmons -- a teacher by training -- ran a YouTube lesson for kids on how the legislature works and how a bill becomes a law.
- Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow is fighting to ensure “virtual learning days” in Michigan count as school days, important for counting this time towards educational requirements.
- South Carolina Representative JA Moore is pushing for Medicaid expansion to help people who need health care most.
- In California, Carlsbad City Councilmember Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel, a health professional herself, ran a Q&A on Instagram with an infectious disease epidemiologist in San Diego County.
- Texas Representative Erin Zwiener ran a similar town hall on Facebook with an infectious disease specialist from her community. Erin’s campaign team also texted 35,000 people to encourage social distancing and provide critical info.
- Florida Representative Anna Eskamani is doing incredible work educating her constituents and fighting for her community. One example: she’s been working with students who were stranded after Disney ended their internship program abruptly.
- New York Senator Jessica Ramos has created full guides in English and Spanish on community resources, including food pick-up locations, housing resources, and more.
- In New Hampshire, Somersworth City Councilor Crystal Paradis filmed and shared a virtual dog walk to spread calm vibes.
As the federal government continues to be a mess, I am so glad we’ve elected -- will continue to help elect -- amazing public servants to state and local office. It has never mattered more. Help put more young progressives into these critical seats in 2020 and beyond.
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Thank you,
Amanda Litman
Co-founder
Run for Something
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