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Hey John,
I’m so happy to share with the Run for Something community that I’m expecting a second baby girl later this fall!
With baby number 2 on the way and amidst joyous (and probably messy toddler-led) celebrations this weekend for Mother’s Day, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible strength, resilience, and love that mothers carry and the world we are creating for our children to grow up in.
This past year has been filled with challenges that reinforce the importance of strong, compassionate leadership at all levels of society. From the acute impact of climate change to the pressing issues of abortion, social justice, and economic inequality, our communities are facing unprecedented hurdles that demand innovative solutions and empathetic guidance.
Said another way: Our communities need more moms in charge.
Moms and parents of all gender identities play a pivotal role in advocating for better health care, championing education reform, spearheading environmental initiatives, and so much more. We’re doing it not just for us, but for our kids.
That's why it's crucial to encourage more mothers and parents to step forward and consider running for local office, where real change begins and where the decisions made can meaningfully affect people’s day-to-day lives.
But we’ve also got to keep it real. There are real systemic barriers – child care, financial barriers, lack of infrastructure, social pressure, and more – that keep moms from running for office and winning. One of the best ways to break down those barriers is to elect more moms and other parents who deeply understand these struggles and can help address them from the inside |
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Here are a few of our mom endorsees:
Lauren is queer mom and a union organizer who has spent her entire adult life fighting for the people who Greg Abbott is attacking every day. She is headed to a runoff against a Democrat who voted with Republicans to ban gender affirming care in Texas.
Nadia is a health care attorney and new mother who specializes in health advocacy running for this specialty seat. As an attorney, Nadia's primary area of expertise lies in safeguarding patients' rights. She has extensive experience advising hospitals on issues surrounding environmental and safety regulations.
A mother of 3 young daughters, Ailina was called to run for office after a shooting, which happened 20 minutes away from her daughters' schools. Her campaign centers around gun safety reform, education, and reproductive health care and she is running against an opponent who voted to expel the Tennessee 3 and against removing the bust of the KKK founder from the state Capitol. When elected, Ailina would be the first Latina state representative elected in the state. |
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We know the difference electing moms and other parents can make. We’ve seen what happens when a parent takes office and fights for all families – communities get affordable childcare, free school lunches, better schools and strong social safety nets.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by helping get more moms in office by chipping in $5 or any amount today. (Then also call your mom, and/or give a mom in your life something special – I’m excited to see whatever ridiculous art project my toddler makes for me!) Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Mother's Day filled with love, appreciation, and delight |
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Lets go,
Amanda Litman |
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