Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

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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October 28, 2020 at 5:33 PM

RFS x WIN

Hi John, We're back with another team up that'll help Democrats and progressives secure permanent power and raise the tide for the top of the ticket. We are proud to team up with Where It’s Needed (WIN) PAC to support a phenomenal slate of a dozen young progressive candidates…

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October 27, 2020 at 4:36 PM

Invitation: House Party w/ Run for Something @ tonight 8pm ET

Hi John, I'm sure your inbox is being inundated by a couple of dozen emails a day -- so we'll keep this short and sweet! We've got a great house party tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET with Jessica Harrington (candidate for FL-HD64) and Rep. Brianna Titone (CO-HD27) to talk about their…

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October 22, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Don't let up now

Hi John, Is the national nightmare we've been living through with Donald Trump in office finally going to end next month? Honestly -- I don't know. In our work, there are no guarantees. But what I do know is that Run for Something has been essential to securing progress for 2…

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October 20, 2020 at 8:55 PM

TONIGHT: How you can help win the Sunshine State

Hi John, Tonight is our very last chapter of Unapologetically Progressive, our deep dive into the presidential battleground states that Democrats MUST win to defeat Donald Trump. We're wrapping with a major swing state: Florida. We'll be sitting down with young progress…

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October 19, 2020 at 7:25 PM

Nudge the needle

Hi John, There are 15 days left until Election Day -- that means there is officially no more time to waste. Everything we do (or don't do) over the course of the next two weeks will have serious implications for our future. With that in mind, we've got three things to sha…

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October 14, 2020 at 4:56 PM

New endorsements for October are here!

Hi John, I get to do my favorite part of my job today, and if you've been following along these past few years, you know what that means… It’s time to announce another slate of endorsements, our last before the 2020 election (finally!!!) ends! This month, I am so proud to int…

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October 13, 2020 at 6:42 PM

To all the candidates I've loved before...

Hi John! October's looking as good as ever with these incredible Run for Something events. This is a long email, but it's worth your time if you can spare it. With only 21 days left until polls close, right now is the perfect time for you to get engaged and help Run for Som…

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October 12, 2020 at 2:04 PM

If you're off today, remember why

Hi John, It's Indigenous Peoples' Day, an occasion to celebrate and honor the Native and Indigenous people in America. From the moment Christopher Columbus and other European colonizers landed, Indigenous people have suffered at the hands of our government. From the Trail of…

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October 8, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Dear Donald Trump: You failed

Hi John, I know it can feel completely demoralizing to watch Trump and Pence not only lie at these debates but also make the entire process completely unwatchable. But here's the thing, John, that's exactly what they want from us -- to give up, to write the political process …

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October 7, 2020 at 9:03 PM

#VolunteerForSomething

John, So you've made a donation to Biden, rallied to save RBG's seat, maybe even followed a few local candidates on Instagram. What's next? Well, we're asking you to help in one of the most powerful ways possible: Volunteering for a Run for Something candidate's campaign. I…

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October 5, 2020 at 4:57 PM

Stop doom-scrolling right now

Hi John, How are you feeling right now? Worried? Anxious? Like there's a heavy weight in your stomach that may or may not be made of spiders? First: You're not alone! I've had stomach-spider syndrome pretty much every day for the last… four years! Second: There's a simple re…

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October 3, 2020 at 6:17 PM

All that we did in September:

Hi John, I admit, it kind of feels like the sky is falling today as each news alert hits my phone. (Can you believe the debate was earlier this week? I can’t.) But I wanted to send this email anyway, because September was a big month, there is reason to be hopeful, and you d…

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October 1, 2020 at 8:55 PM

Invitation: Unapologetically Progressive: Arizona TONIGHT @ 6pm PT

Hi John, We wanted to remind you about tonight's free episode of Unapologetically Progressive, where we chat with our candidates in battleground states. Tonight's featured state: Arizona. Democrats need just 2 seats to flip the state House and 3 to flip the state Senate, plu…

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September 30, 2020 at 1:45 PM

Update on our fundraising gap

Well, John, we're running out of time to secure a better and brighter future. If you can pitch in, we'd really appreciate your support, because there's a lot on the line right now. In 2021, we can go from crisis mode (where we've been under Trump these past few years) to rebu…

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September 29, 2020 at 4:10 PM

Ready to show up?

Hi John, I don't know about you, but I am ready to fight like hell. Want to secure permanent, sustainable power for progressives and Democrats? Then please join us at these upcoming events. Run for Something (The Podcast) New episodes every Tuesday Last week, we linked …

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September 27, 2020 at 2:19 PM

John, Run for Something can do more -- but not without you.

Hi John, Run for Something is nothing without all of the grassroots activists, driven young people, and working families who volunteer their precious time and support to win sustainable permanent power for young progressives nationwide. In 2017, Run for Something started ou…

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September 26, 2020 at 9:22 PM

How we stop Amy Coney Barrett from ending Roe:

Hi John -- Donald Trump just announced his far-right, anti-choice pick to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Amy Coney Barrett. Trump thinks by picking a woman, he can disguise his true aim: to finally give his far-right base what they've always wanted -- the complete dismantling…

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