Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 25, 2020 at 5:32 PM

$400,000

Hi John, We're making great strides in our efforts to support young, diverse progressives running at the state and local levels. However, we are facing a hurdle: $400,000. This is what we still need to raise for our budget this year so we can continue to provide t…

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September 23, 2020 at 7:09 PM

This Latinx Heritage Month, help elect these 60+ Latinx candidates:

Hi John, Our mission at Run for Something is not just to elect young progressives to office -- it's to elect diverse young progressives. That's why this Latinx Heritage Month, we are asking you to support 60+ of our Latinx candidates on the ballot this November. If you're al…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 22, 2020 at 2:56 PM

John, do you know if you're ready to vote this year?

Hey you -- yeah John! Are you registered to vote? Have you checked to make sure your information is up to date? Are you sure? Why take a chance -- why don't you go to iwillvote.com and make sure you're completely prepared to cast your ballot this November. Today is Nation…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Donate to a key Senate race already? Here's your next step

Hi John, After this weekend's news, I know it's hard for many of us to think about the future right now. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's death was devastating, both personally and politically. We each would be entirely justified to be feeling brokenhearted, crushed, or even dem…

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September 19, 2020 at 6:55 PM

May her memory be a revolution

Hi John, We are heartbroken. We are scared. We are outraged. We are feeling things beyond words right now. Losing Ruth Bader Ginsburg hurts in ways both personal and political. In Judaism, when we lose someone, we say, "May their memory be a blessing." But for RBG, may he…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 18, 2020 at 7:51 PM

🗣 DOWN-BALLOT CANDIDATES NEED YOUR HELP TOO

Hey John, In August, the Biden campaign announced they raised roughly $364.5 million to defeat Trump this November. I'm excited to see it, because winning back the White House is incredibly important to the future of our democracy. But I'm a little worried too because in al…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 8:39 PM

Come hang out with Kelly, Cory, Aimy and I

Hi John, I just wanted to bump this incredible opportunity to learn what the progressive community and movement leaders are doing to win sustainable, permanent power for future generations. This week, Run for Something is teaming up with the National Democratic Training C…

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  Run for Something Events · [email protected]

September 15, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Tonight: Unapologetically Progressive in Michigan

Hi John, Tonight's the second episode of Unapologetically Progressive, our bi-weekly deep dive into 2020s most hotly contested battleground states. This week, we're looking to Michigan, the perpetual swing state that's liable to shock the nation every four years. We'll sit d…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 14, 2020 at 7:58 PM

Invitation: 3 Run for Something Events @ Sept 15-17

Hi John, Want to spend more time with Run for Something? Check out our events this week and sign up for as many as you'd like! Unapologetically Progressive in Michigan Tuesday, September 15th at 8 p.m. ET Michigan has become ground zero for millions in political spendin…

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September 12, 2020 at 1:30 PM

We're coming for Pod Save America's crown

Hi John, It's an organization, it's a book, and now… it's a podcast! We've partnered with Dear Media to launch Run for Something (the podcast!), now available -- as the pros say -- in your favorite podcatcher. If you need a little hope and optimism to break up all your true…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 10, 2020 at 8:29 PM

1,000,000 +

I'm proud to share that our Armchair Chats have provided best-in-the-industry campaigning advice to over one-million viewers -- completely for free. Hi John, We've got our very last Armchair Chat coming up next Wednesday, and I wanted to update you on the wild success of this…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 9, 2020 at 4:52 PM

See you tonight, John?

Hi John, I just wanted to bump this for you. Today's house party will feature a few of the best and brightest stars of the progressive movement in New York. Alessandra, Amanda, and Karen have shown their communities -- and the entrenched political figures who serve to prote…

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  Run for Something Events · [email protected]

September 8, 2020 at 8:58 PM

John, we've got THREE things to share with you

John, We've got three events over the next week that we want to make sure are on your calendar: Wed, Sept 9th: Armchair Chat with Nikema Williams Vote. By. Mail. Three simple words that have become the focus of 2020 turnout. Trump's scaremongering about it. Democrats a…

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September 3, 2020 at 8:45 PM

Invitation: Run for Something House Party @ Sept 9 8pm ET

Hi John! What do (1) a progressive champion who helped dismantle a faux-Democratic caucus in New York, (2) a tenacious advocate for working families hoping to bring new representation to the Bronx political establishment, and (3) a passionate judge from Yonkers who embodies …

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September 3, 2020 at 4:13 PM

What's on the line? You already know

Hi John, We'll keep this simple: There are just two months left in this election. And frankly, none of us needs to be told what's on the line at this point. At Run for Something, we've endorsed 1,426 young progressives for everything from school board to county supervisor…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 2, 2020 at 8:13 PM

109 NEW endorsements

Hi John, Amanda’s out on vacation this week, so I get to do our favorite task here at Run for Something: announce our newest endorsements! I am thrilled to throw our full support behind these 109 candidates, who are making progressive strides across 38 different states. T…

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  Run for Something Roundup · [email protected]

September 1, 2020 at 8:03 PM

Win something, Humblebrag something, Learn something

Hi John, We've finally made it through August! As the dog days of summer wind down -- and the election heats up -- there's so much to keep you updated on. We know everyone's time is precious right now, and there's not always time to read every email we send. So, here's wha…

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  Ross, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 31, 2020 at 5:04 PM

Not one you want to miss!

Hey John, At any given moment on a campaign, candidates, staff, and even super volunteers are expected to make pivotal decisions in real-time. When you make one choice, another will take its place. Like the hydra from Hercules, but instead of lizard heads multiplying, it's d…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 28, 2020 at 3:47 PM

An antidote to the GOP Convention

Hi John, This week, I decided to tune into the Republican Convention -- I know, not a good way to spend a night. And, unsurprisingly, it felt like watching a train wreck in slow motion. If you didn't watch, there's just one takeaway: Republicans are trying to sell fear, ha…

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August 26, 2020 at 6:25 PM

Re: Women's Equality Day

Hi John, Today marks 100 years since the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which recognized white women's right to vote (it wasn't until the Voting Rights Act in 1965 that non-white women's right to vote was fully recognized). It's a big day to reflect on how far we've come -- …

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August 25, 2020 at 4:03 PM

TONIGHT: Unapologetically Progressive in Texas

Hi John, Today we're launching our very first episode of Unapologetically Progressive, a free virtual event series that highlights young progressive candidates running for local office in battleground states. We're starting the series off with one the most exciting states…

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August 24, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Storytime? Storytime.

Hi John, As a candidate, you and your team will meet a lot of people. You'll hear their stories. Some good ones of government being helpful and transparent. And some bad ones of challenges and of government missing the mark. We're sure you've got stories of your own, too.…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 21, 2020 at 3:10 PM

Tears of joy

Hi John, I'd be lying if I said I didn't cry watching the Democratic National Convention this week. Seeing our incredible leaders break barriers and radiate hope has been beyond cathartic. And I'm proud, too. This week, we watched Run for Something alumni and progressive …

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August 18, 2020 at 9:29 PM

Joe and Kamala started by running for something

Hi John, In a totally predictable fashion -- my favorite piece of Joe Biden's biography is that he got his start in politics at 28 years old on the New Castle County Council. And vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris? She started her career as a public servant by becoming…

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August 14, 2020 at 7:26 PM

NEW: Unapologetically Progressive

Meet the young progressive candidates who are going to help us win big in Texas, Michigan, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Hi John, Ever heard of the "coattail effect"? It's the idea that a presidential nominee can be so popular that it causes down-ballot candidates to …

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 13, 2020 at 7:26 PM

Another chat with 100,000 people

Hi John, Last night we hosted our seventh Armchair Chat of the summer, and just like the previous chats, nearly one hundred thousand people joined to learn how they can make their campaigns stronger. This has got to be one of my favorite Run for Something programs to date…

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August 11, 2020 at 7:52 PM

re: last week's results

Hi John, Run for Something endorsed candidates are winning -- and it's pretty damn exciting. Some highlights from last week's elections: Eli Savitt, an unapologetic progressive with a vision for reform, won his race for DA in Ann Arbor, MI. Gabby Salinas, a scientist an…

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August 10, 2020 at 4:05 PM

How's your digital ad program doing?

Hi John, When you hear "digital ads" -- what's the first thought that comes to mind? All those fundraising videos filling up your Instagram feed? Twitter's ban on political ads? The Trump campaign's voter suppression strategy? Mark Zuckerberg and congressional hearings? The…

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August 6, 2020 at 8:59 PM

FWD: Why I'm teaming up with Run for Something

Hi John, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss Mayor Pete's email about us joining forces to elect young, diverse candidates in down-ballot races everywhere. We need your help to run the table in 2020. Can we count on you? SPLIT A DONATION Let's make 2020 our year. Tha…

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  Pete Buttigieg · [email protected]

August 4, 2020 at 3:28 PM

Why I'm teaming up with Run for Something

Good morning, John, In just a few short months, Democrats from every corner of the nation will go to the polls to replace Donald Trump and end an era marked by chaos, division, and cruelty. But defeating Trump alone will not ensure the compassion, equality, and justice we're…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 9:40 PM

RFS Armchair Chats Season two sneak peek

Hi John, We just wrapped up our first "season" of Run for Something's Armchair Chats last week, and we're amazed at how it's taken off (about 200,000 people watched last week's!). We're getting ready for a fresh batch of chats. And I promise that unlike certain hit fantasy…

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July 31, 2020 at 8:14 PM

Our poll on defunding the police + the theory of change behind it

Hi John, This email's a long one, but it's an important one. So I hope you'll give me a few minutes to explain. If we're going to reimagine policing and public safety in America, we know that we need to elect young, diverse progressives to state and local offices. At Run for …

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July 30, 2020 at 5:34 PM

Reminder: Run for Something House Party tonight 📅

Hi there, Are you going to be online tonight, John? If you will be, I hope you can drop by our house party to hear from Judge Lina Hidalgo (Texas), state Senator Emily Randall (Washington), and Minneapolis School Board Director Josh Pauly (Minnesota) on the importance of lo…

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July 29, 2020 at 5:21 PM

Invitation: RFS House Party @ Thr July 30 5:30 pm PT

"I think we're going to be very good with the coronavirus. I think at some point that [it's] going to sort of just disappear, I hope." - Donald Trump, July 1st, 2020 Hi John, Since February there have been over 149,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths. That's 149,000…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 28, 2020 at 7:32 PM

107 new RFS candidates you’ll want to meet

Hi John, It's time to do one of my all-time favorite parts of the job: Announcing a brand new slate of Run for Something endorsements. We're excited to announce our July class of Run for Something endorsees: 107 driven and compassionate young people, all committed to changi…

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July 27, 2020 at 7:02 PM

How to turn out the youth vote

Hi John, For decades, political scientists and campaign workers have drooled at the possibility of young people going to the polls en masse -- there are enough of us to swing an election one way or another. But for decades, too many candidates have neglected, overlooked, a…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 25, 2020 at 2:06 PM

Couldn't make it? Don't worry, we've got you

Hi John, What a night. I'm thrilled that our first-ever Run for Something Alumni Award show on Thursday went off without a hitch -- and was an absolute ball. I want to thank all of our guest speakers for helping us commemorate the night, our honorees for making us so proud t…

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July 23, 2020 at 5:42 PM

I keep forgetting to mention this is free!

Hi John, We've got guest speakers who will literally (well, figuratively) blow your mind. We're excited to share that American comedian and co-star of Comedy Central's 'Broad City,' Ilana Glazer, will be kicking off the show! And that's not all we've been keeping up our s…

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July 21, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Miss the 2020 RFS Awards?! 🙅‍♀️Never🙅‍♀️

Hi John, Two days from now you can be mixing delicious drinks, recognizing the achievements of hard working progressives, and enjoying a night filled with incredible speakers -- all from the safety of your home, completely for free. And all you have to do is secure your ticke…

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July 20, 2020 at 4:40 PM

This Wed: How to build a campaign from your 💻

Hey John, With in-person events canceled across the country, campaigns are finding themselves in need of a bigger and better digital presence to connect and share content with supporters. Digital is more important than ever. And when it comes to digital, few come more expe…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 16, 2020 at 9:22 PM

New addition to the Run for Something Awards: 🍹

Hi John, I won’t lie -- one of my favorite parts of Run for Something events is planning the drinks and food. I’m a sucker for a good custom event cocktail. And so when we decided to throw the first-ever Run for Something awards, our team set to work figuring out how we cou…

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July 15, 2020 at 8:17 PM

We’re offering this COMPLETELY free for a reason

Hi John, One of the number one things we hear from first-time candidates is: “I’m ready to run, but I don’t know how to win.” Often, the knowledge and resources for building a strong campaign require political connections or money to hire consultants. That means low-income…

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July 14, 2020 at 8:57 PM

🏅 Run for Something Award Winners🏅

Hi John, Next Thursday is the very first Run for Something Awards, where we'll be recognizing the incredible impact of alumni in their communities. But I couldn't wait until then to share our honorees with you. So, it's our pleasure to announce the following awards and reci…

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July 13, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Meet the woman who got Oprah to knock doors

Hi John, How did you get Oprah to knock voters’ doors in Georgia? That’s one of our first questions for Jessica Byrd, our next Armchair Chat guest! Jessica is the founder of Three Point Strategies, where she specializes on the intersection of social justice movements and el…

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July 10, 2020 at 6:56 PM

Streaming now: "John Lewis: Good Trouble"

Hey John, We are streaming "John Lewis: Good Trouble" in partnership with Magnolia Pictures and wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out! Tomorrow is the last day to get your ticket to watch the film from home AND the exclusive recorded conversation with Representative Lewis…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 9, 2020 at 8:44 PM

Run for Something 🤝 More Like America

Hi John, Our country is diverse. Our government is not. At every level of leadership, women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ people are severely underrepresented. And unfortunately, existing progressive organizations often wait until candidates reach “viability” to step in --…

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July 8, 2020 at 5:37 PM

🎥 Watch Party: "John Lewis: Good Trouble"

Hey John, In order to build a better path forward, we have to look at where we’ve been. And there's no better person to learn from than Congressman John Lewis, a legendary trailblazer who's dedicated 60 years of his life to social activism and legislative action on civil …

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July 7, 2020 at 8:47 PM

Next Armchair Chat: Who’s afraid of fundraising?

Hi John, Whether you're a candidate, a staffer, a volunteer, or a supporter on a campaign, you can't escape the realities of fundraising. Campaign fundraising has changed dramatically in the last three months. And we are ready to help you figure out how to navigate it. …

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 2, 2020 at 5:58 PM

My must-read of the week: A Run for Something alum’s op-ed in Teen Vogue

John, You may have heard that the Minneapolis Public Schools voted to end their contract with the police. But what you may not know is the director on the school board who pushed forward the resolution is a Run for Something alum -- Josh Pauly. There is no one action that …

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June 30, 2020 at 9:06 PM

Inside: Your invitation to the first-ever Run for Something Awards

Hi John, Before the holiday weekend arrives, we wanted to let you know about an incredible event we'll be putting on next month, and it's my hope that you can join us. We'll be hosting our very first virtual ceremony to celebrate the hard work of candidates, volunteers, ca…

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