John,

Labor Day is more than a long weekend.
It’s a moment to reflect on the people who’ve built this country—teachers, nurses, union organizers, transit workers, public servants—and the generations who fought to protect their rights.

And today, many of those very workers are under attack.

Earlier this year, hundreds of federal employees were fired—some simply for doing their jobs with integrity under an administration that viewed truth as a threat. Many were veterans. Public health experts. Agency staff who had dedicated their careers to service.

But instead of giving up, they’re stepping up.
They’re running for office.
And Run for Something is helping them get there.

📈 Over 1,000 people signed up to run in just three days after the federal firings began.
💻 Hundreds joined our informational calls.
🗳️ Dozens are now preparing to appear on local ballots across the country.

They’re not asking for revenge—they’re asking for a chance to serve again.

This time, as city council members, school board members, and state legislators.

They’ve seen what happens when democracy is hollowed out from the inside.

They know how systems work—and how to fix them.
And they’re running because they still believe in the power of public service.

So this Labor Day, we’re asking:

Will you help them lead again?

👉🏽 Chip in now to support fired federal workers and others running for office.

Whether it’s a public servant who lost their job…

A teacher fighting for their students…

A parent fed up with book bans…

This is the moment to show up for them.

🎯 Donate $25 to support a first-time candidate

💪🏽 Donate $50 to provide training and mentorship

🔥 Make a monthly gift to fuel year-round leadership

Because in this country, we don’t just honor work—we protect the people who do it.

Thank you for fighting for democracy from the ground up.

With gratitude,

— Run for Something

P.S. Fired for serving the public. Running to serve again. That’s a story we can all believe in.

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