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February 23, 2021 at 3:58 PM

🎧 Another Indigenous woman who is the first

Hi John, Our next guest on the Run for Something podcast is a success story of a community organizer whose family history inspired her to make a difference. Gabriella Cázares-Kelly got her start helping Indigenous communities get registered to vote. Today, she serves as Pim…

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February 22, 2021 at 8:59 PM

See you tonight? Or Thursday? Or Saturday?

Hi John, February's the shortest month of the year but that doesn't mean a thing to us! We've got THREE fantastic events coming up this week alone, and we want nothing more than to see you at one or all of them, John. Take a look and find an event that you're excited to join…

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February 18, 2021 at 7:54 PM

There are still spots for tonight's event!

Hi John, Will we see you at tonight's Unapologetically Progressive & Black virtual event? It's a great opportunity to learn about how to better support Black candidates and build power. We're lucky enough to have an all-star lineup of speakers, too. Check them out: Crys…

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February 17, 2021 at 6:09 PM

🎧 Joél-Léhi Organista: Bringing your full self to every room you're in

Hi John, As always, a brand new Run for Something episode is on podcatchers everywhere. Here's what we get into: FIRST: A quick note on impeachment, and why most Republican elected officials are morally bankrupt, even in the face of a terrorist attack in their own offices. …

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February 16, 2021 at 10:27 PM

ICYMI: Run for Something on Rachel Maddow

Hi John, Any chance you saw Rachel Maddow's show last night? If you haven't, Amanda made her FIRST appearance. She talked with Rachel about the stakes of our work and how young progressives running for down-ballot office are our key to winning lasting power. You can watch th…

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February 15, 2021 at 4:45 PM

SAVE THE DATE(S):

Hi John, If your New Year's resolution was "hang out with Run for Something more" -- our events schedule this month will make it easy for you! If you're determined to drive progress in America (and we know you are, John) join one or all of these incredible events! Check them…

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February 13, 2021 at 3:16 PM

Did you see what the GOP is trying to pull now?

Hi John, From impeachment to COVID relief and response -- there's a lot to break into at the national level. But we have to keep attention to the state and local level too, otherwise we will repeat the same patterns that led to the rise of Donald Trump and the loss of progress…

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February 10, 2021 at 8:10 PM

Meet the new class, John!

Hi John, Yes, there are critical state and local elections happening this year -- and yes, Run for Something is mobilizing (early and often) to ensure diverse, young progressives have the support they need to win lasting power. That work continues today, with our next endorse…

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February 9, 2021 at 6:29 PM

🎧 This guest has an election in just 1 month!

Hi John, Heads up -- the newest Run for Something (the podcast) episode is hitting podcatchers as we speak! In this week's episode, we turn our attention to the Miramar City Council in south Florida -- right outside of Miami -- to talk with candidate for City Council Kerri-An…

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February 8, 2021 at 9:23 PM

RFS events are back 💆‍♀️

Hi John, We've got a lot of powerful virtual events coming up this month -- check 'em out: House Party with Run for Something featuring Lina Hidalgo 02/11/21 @ 7:00 p.m. ET House parties are key organizing moments for grassroots movements. They're a chance for activists…

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February 5, 2021 at 6:12 PM

We need your help to recruit 200 Black young progressives

Hi John, Today is Trayvon Martin's birthday -- he'd be 26 years old. But because of America's legacy of hate, violence, and injustice, he won't be. For too many people, Trayvon's murder was their first glimpse into the two Americas -- the one they come from, the America of …

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February 4, 2021 at 10:32 PM

83 + John

Hi John, Want to join 83 of the most dedicated Run for Something supporters? Let me explain: Run for Something is planning several amazing (virtual) events this year to help diverse, young progressives win lasting power nationwide. But in order to plan and fund the great even…

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February 3, 2021 at 7:52 PM

CNN: "Lawmakers in 14 states have proposed anti-LGBTQ bills, many of which target trans youth"

"Lawmakers in 14 states have proposed anti-LGBTQ bills, many of which target trans youth" -- CNN We know it all too well, John: Republicans aren't done trying to enact discriminatory and bigoted laws that target vulnerable communities. There are no off-years, not when…

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February 2, 2021 at 4:15 PM

🎧 How much is Eli Savit's job actually like The Good Wife?

Hi John, Before we dive in: I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who chipped in a little of your hard-earned money towards our end-of-month fundraising goal. You're an invaluable member of this community and thanks to your generosity, Run for Something has the resources …

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January 31, 2021 at 10:32 PM

Last chance for a match

Hi John, I wanted to reach out once more before we run out of time to hit our end-of-month goal. As you may know, a group of generous donors has pledged to match ANY grassroots donation made -- up to $50,000. If you donate $10, they'll match you and chip in $10 themselves. …

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January 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM

There are NO off-years

Hi John, Since this month's attempted coup, progressives nationwide are reminded of how important it is to fight hard for every seat. That's why any donation you make will be matched by a group of generous donors -- we all want to help be a part of the change that America desp…

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January 28, 2021 at 9:03 PM

Rotten all the way down

499. That's the number of sitting Republican state legislators who enabled and joined the assault on our democracy (according to the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee).These 499 officials, who hold serious political power, helped fuel the attack on the seat of our de…

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January 26, 2021 at 8:10 PM

🎧 Zellnor Myrie and the NY Supermajority

Hi John, What can government actually do for you and your community? In this week's episode of Run for Something (the podcast), I sit down with New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie from Brooklyn to discuss. We talk about Zellnor's path to the state Senate, the incumbent who o…

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January 25, 2021 at 9:30 PM

Your impact will be doubled. Seriously.

Hi John, Big news: Thanks to the generosity of a few kind donors who care deeply about our work, any grassroots donation you make to Run for Something by midnight on January 31st will be matched -- up to $50,000. For a grassroots-powered organization hoping to expand and supp…

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January 22, 2021 at 5:54 PM

What to do after 3,000 people raise their hands?

Hi John, Firstly, I want to give a HUGE shout out to everyone who helped make National Run for Office Day such a resounding success. A very special thank you to anyone who donated a little from their hard-earned paycheck to make it all possible; to anyone who shared our recru…

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January 20, 2021 at 2:30 PM

🎧 The perfect pre-inauguration listen

Hi John, Happy Inauguration Day! We made it!! While you're getting ready, may I suggest listening to the latest Run for Something podcast episode? Released yesterday, it's a celebration of National Run for Office Day with my co-founder Ross Morales Rocketto. (Which, yes, was…

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January 19, 2021 at 9:39 PM

Invitation: Run for Something Anniversary Party @ 7pm ET today

Hi John, I just wanted to reach out once more before it's too late! Tonight at 7:00 p.m. ET we'll be celebrating Run for Something's 4th Anniversary! The Run for Something community is getting together (virtually) to celebrate our success as well as the work we still have a…

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January 19, 2021 at 3:09 PM

Why you -- yes YOU, John -- should run for something

It's National Run for Office Day! For 4 years, Run for Something has been operating to fulfill one incredible mission: Build sustainable, lasting power for Democrats by electing diverse, young progressives to state and local office. That mission begins and ends with pe…

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January 18, 2021 at 4:14 PM

WTF is NROD?

Hi John, Tomorrow is a very special day for Run for Something -- it's National Run for Office Day (NROD)! NROD is our day to reach out to good, honest, young progressives who are ready to lead their communities in elected office. And after everything we've seen these past f…

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January 16, 2021 at 4:17 PM

RFS Roundup: A clear call to action

Hi John, I'm still not sure how to start this email. I've begun a couple of dozen different ways and nothing meets the moment we're living in, so I'll just lay it out: Terrorists stormed the capital. They brought bombs, symbols of hate, guns, and even zip ties to take hostag…

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January 15, 2021 at 8:47 PM

We know state legislators were at the coup. And we're going to defeat them.

Hi John, Before he was part of last week's failed coup, leader of the Hawaii Proud Boys, Nick Ochs, was a candidate for the state legislature. He's not a member of the Hawaii state house because Run for Something candidate Adrian Tam defeated him. We know Ochs is not alon…

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January 14, 2021 at 10:06 PM

Mari, Jennifer, Anna, Sarah, Alessandra, Malcolm, and Nithya will be there. Will you?

Hi John, Run for Something's 4th Anniversary celebration is just a few days away! In case you were on the fence about joining this (free) party, we think you'll be excited about our guest speakers: Truly a group of the very best people, they are all coming together…

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January 7, 2021 at 8:02 PM

Removing Trump isn't enough

Hi John, Yesterday, January 6th, 2021, the people of the United States were attacked by terrorists. This was not a protest. It was a violent assault on our republic by white supremacists hoping to dismantle American democracy. This was an attempted coup. Donald Trump is the…

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December 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM

A Missourian, an Arizona teacher, and a badass Wisconsinite

Hi John, Running for office is not easy. It takes a lot for someone to make the decision to drop everything and step up to lead... So why do people do it? Read a few of our candidates’ stories... The deeply empathetic Missourian who wants to help folks like him: My life i…

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December 25, 2020 at 11:58 PM

Got 5 minutes to tell us what you care about?

Hi John, We're so excited to have you join the Run for Something community. And while we love sharing everything we're up to, stories about our amazing candidates, and more -- we also believe this is a two-way street. We want to get to know you better. Will you take 5 minu…

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December 23, 2020 at 11:56 PM

If you're only focusing on winning the White House, you're making a mistake

Hi John, I need to be blunt for a minute: Anyone who is only focused on winning the White House this November is making a mistake. That line of thinking among Democrats is why gerrymandering is still so prevalent, why we're still fighting for reproductive freedom, why voters …

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December 22, 2020 at 11:54 PM

Do you believe all politics is local?

Hi John, Welcome to what I humbly suggest is the best community in politics: Run for Something! I'm Amanda -- a bookworm, feminist, Nationals fan, formerly Hillary Clinton's email director (the fundraising ones, not the other emails), and very proud co-founder of Run for So…

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December 11, 2020 at 5:27 PM

Want first dibs, John?

Hi John, We wanted to share some BIG news with you. As big as 2020 was, it was also just a warm-up for us. We are scaling up to help even more young, diverse progressives compete for and win state and local office. To do that, we need your help, John. This is the BIG news pa…

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December 8, 2020 at 7:50 PM

🎧 Roem, Titone, and McBride: On paving a path

Hi John, This week, Run for Something (the podcast) has a special treat: A triple feature episode! I'm speaking with Del. Danica Roem, Rep. Brianna Titone, and Sen. Sarah McBride -- three trailblazers who know what it's like to challenge the status quo and secure real, endu…

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December 5, 2020 at 4:30 PM

December Roundup ❄️

Hi John, This month's Run for Something Roundup theme is infrastructure. Not roadways, bridges, canals, or train tracks -- political infrastructure. Let me set the stage: Democrats have and will continue to spend millions to win federal seats. In fact, 2020 was the most exp…

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December 1, 2020 at 6:06 PM

re: Giving Tuesday

Hi John, It's Giving Tuesday! In a minute I'm going to ask you to make a donation to Run for Something. But first, let me remind you what your support actually does. Building the bench: Today's state and local electeds are tomorrow's congresspeople, governors, and presi…

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November 30, 2020 at 8:52 PM

You got a new TV... now what?

Hi John, I hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend, even if it felt a little different than most years. The series of special days closes out tomorrow with Giving Tuesday, a day for activists and supporters to empower causes and movements they believe in to continue striving…

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November 25, 2020 at 3:00 PM

We're so proud to fight alongside you

Hi John, We wanted to take a minute before the holiday to tell you how incredibly grateful Run for Something is for all of your help and energy this year. It's not often that we get to step back and thank everyone for their hard work. But after a long four years of fighti…

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November 24, 2020 at 3:17 PM

🎧 Malcolm Kenyatta + the future for Pennsylvania Dems

Hi John, You may know our next podcast guest as a keynote speaker for the 2020 Democratic Convention, the first openly gay person of color to be elected to the Pennsylvania State House, or maybe the only person to have their haircut shouted out by President Barack Obama as a …

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November 19, 2020 at 9:02 PM

A 24.2% increase

Hi John, Run for Something started with a simple theory: That Democrats could win sustainable, permanent power by investing in down-ballot races and young progressive candidates. For years, this has mostly been a theory. Now, we have powerful proof that our model WORKS. I…

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November 17, 2020 at 5:03 PM

🎧 Anna Eskamani + the future for Florida Dems

Hi John, You might have heard that Run for Something officially has a podcast! And if you haven’t yet -- here’s your chance to tune in. Our newest episode airs today, and I interviewed Rep. Anna Eskamani on what the road ahead looks like for Florida Democrats. In 2018, Ann…

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November 16, 2020 at 8:57 PM

Last-minute blank checks < Long-term investment

Hi John, I need to be real about state legislative races in 2020: Democrats got our asses handed to us. We failed to flip a single legislative chamber held by Republicans -- we lost New Hampshire’s legislature and watched Republican majorities expand in other states. (Alt…

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November 10, 2020 at 11:12 PM

re: 106 new diverse, young progressives in power

Hi John, I wanted to make sure y'all knew: On top of our big win in the White House (hallelujah), Run for Something is up to 216 winners in the 2020 elections -- yesterday we were at 207, and since then we've added 9 more! That means that as of today, Run for Something has he…

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November 6, 2020 at 8:48 PM

re: 106 new diverse, young progressives in power

Hi John, UPDATE: Run for Something now has 205 winners in 2020. With 4 candidates moving to run-offs and 68 races still counting votes, we expect that number to keep growing! Meet all of them and learn how they're literally changing the face of politics. Here's our progre…

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November 5, 2020 at 8:52 PM

re: 106 new diverse, young progressives in power

Hi John, We've got more great news for you: Since our last email, 71 new candidates had their races called. Run for Something has now helped elect 177 diverse, young progressives to state and local office. Click here to read more about them; they WILL give you hope for the…

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November 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM

106 new diverse, young progressives in power

Hi John, I know a lot of you might feel anxious, scared, or hurt. While it seems Joe Biden is going to win (!!), a lot of people voted to re-elect Donald Trump, and it really sucks to know where so many of our neighbors stand on the issues facing the nation. But I've got a …

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November 1, 2020 at 8:02 PM

No matter what, we go on

Hi John, I know it feels bananas to think about any election after this one. But after the dust settles on Tuesday, our work goes on -- it HAS to go on. We need to keep building the bench because today's state and local electeds are tomorrow's senators and presidents. We …

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October 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM

He's ABSOLUTELY right.

Hi John, That's Eric Holder: former attorney general of the United States under President Barack Obama. I really couldn't say it better than this -- down-ballot races have the largest, immediate impact on our day-to-day lives. Defeating Trump, winning the Sena…

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October 30, 2020 at 2:31 PM

These aren't just ugly AF, they're undemocratic too

Hi John, Take a look at this picture and take a guess as to what you're looking at: Source: uglygerry.com What do you think? Abstract art? Rorschach inkblots? The most absurd puzzle pieces you've ever seen? If you guessed any of these, you'd, unfortunately, b…

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October 29, 2020 at 8:13 PM

Will you keep doing the work after November 3rd?

Hi John, Run for Something's work doesn't stop after Election Day. In fact, it's just the opposite. After 2020, our mission to elect young, diverse progressives to down-ballot offices nationwide becomes even more urgent. We need to ensure that we prevent a repeat of 2008-2016…

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