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April 23, 2021 at 4:45 PM

Meet the RFS alum who increased voter turnout by 7.5 points

Hi John, Do you know Lina Hidalgo? She's a Run for Something alum, Judge of Harris County, Texas (in Texas, that's an executive role not a judicial one), and one of the most outstanding and proven local leaders in the nation. Before the presidential election, in the face of…

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April 22, 2021 at 8:02 PM

FWD:🎫 TONIGHT: Malcolm Kenyatta, Lina Hidalgo, Julián Castro, Garlin Gilchrist, & Marc Elias

Join us at 8 p.m. ET tonight for a conversation on protecting the vote and removing voter suppression laws. Hi John, Wanted to make sure you saw our speakers for the final Front Row Seat event! The ticket window closes at 6 p.m ET, so make sure to grab your spot >> --…

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April 22, 2021 at 2:20 PM

🎫 TONIGHT: Malcolm Kenyatta, Lina Hidalgo, Julián Castro, Garlin Gilchrist, & Marc Elias

Join us at 8 p.m. ET tonight for a conversation on protecting the vote and removing voter suppression laws. Hi John, It's night four of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we're excited to announce our guests: Tickets are now open to everyone. Get yours before t…

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April 21, 2021 at 7:37 PM

FWD: 🎫 Night Three: Her body, her choice @ 8pm ET tonight

Hi John, Wanted to make sure you saw our speakers for tonight's Front Row Seat event! The ticket window closes at 6 p.m ET, so make sure to grab your spot >> --------Forwarded message--------- Hi there, It's night three of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we'r…

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April 21, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Night Three: Her body, her choice @ 8pm ET tonight

Hi John, It's night three of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we're excited to announce our guests: Tickets are now open to everyone. Get yours before they're gone, and join us at 8 p.m. ET tonight for a conversation on advocating for women's health care at t…

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April 20, 2021 at 7:55 PM

FWD: 🎫 8pm ET tonight: Join Eric Holder & Jasmine Clark

Hi John, Wanted to make sure you saw our speakers for tonight's Front Row Seat event! The ticket window closes at 6 p.m ET, so make sure to grab your spot >> --------Forwarded message--------- Hi John, It's night two of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we're e…

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April 20, 2021 at 4:55 PM

New episode: Following in the literal footsteps of Barack Obama

Hi John, Illinois's 13th state Senate district is a place for rising stars -- Barack Obama, state Attorney General Kwame Raoul, and now RFS alum Robert Peters. On this week's podcast, I spoke with Illinois state Senator Robert Peters, who was born to a mom with addiction prob…

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April 20, 2021 at 1:46 PM

🎫 8pm ET tonight: Join Eric Holder & Jasmine Clark

Hi John, It's night two of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we're excited to announce our guests: Tickets are now open to everyone. Get yours before they're gone, and join us at 8 p.m. ET tonight for a conversation about redistricting and gerrymandering and h…

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April 19, 2021 at 7:59 PM

FWD: 🎫 Invitation: Front Row Seat @ 8pm ET tonight

Hi John, Wanted to make sure you saw our speakers for tonight's Front Row Seat event! The ticket window closes at 6 p.m ET, so make sure to grab your spot >> --------Forwarded message--------- Hi there, It's the first night of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we…

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April 19, 2021 at 2:51 PM

🎫 Invitation: Front Row Seat @ 8pm ET tonight

Hi John, It's the first night of our 2021 Front Row Seat series -- and we're excited to announce our guests: Tickets are now open to everyone. Get yours before they're gone, and join us at 8 p.m. ET tonight for a conversation on how the pandemic increased discrimina…

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April 14, 2021 at 6:52 PM

🆕 endorsements

Hi John, Run for Something is extremely excited to announce more endorsements for 2021. Our April endorsement class is packed with diverse young progressives who will drive change and build permanent power at the state and local levels for progressives -- 53 candidates to be …

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April 13, 2021 at 6:27 PM

🎧 NEW EPISODE: Chloe Maxmin flipped TWO seats

Hi John, What's better than flipping one red district blue? Flipping two districts from red to blue. AND one of them being held by the top Republican. AND becoming the youngest woman to serve in the history of the chamber. All these accolades go to climate activist Chloe Maxm…

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April 12, 2021 at 9:49 PM

Invitation: Front Row Seat @ April 19-23rd 8pm ET every night

Hi John, There won't be an event rundown next week because… we'll be announcing Front Row Seat series guests every day! Reminder: Front Row Seat is a week-long series happening April 19th -- 23rd at 8 p.m. ET each night. You'll get front row access to the biggest names of the…

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April 9, 2021 at 7:54 PM

Do you have a kind ear, John? Then I could use your help

Hi John, I'm the director of community here at Run for Something, and I have an opportunity for you to help our future candidates out -- without having to spend a single cent. Here's the scoop: We need volunteers to help the thousands of young progressives who've told us they…

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April 8, 2021 at 7:26 PM

Roundup: April 🗞️

Hi John, As always, there is no shortage of political news to bring to your attention -- this month I want to highlight a few stories that remind us why winning power is so damn important. State legislative chambers are in session and as is the standard, many Republican elect…

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April 6, 2021 at 7:10 PM

🎧 NEW: Amanda + Kendra Hicks

Hi John, I don't always like to say that our endorsed candidates will be on the national stage someday -- because it takes away from the fact that the work they're doing locally can make a direct and monumentally positive impact for their communities. But for Kendra Hicks, we…

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April 5, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Announcement: Front Row Seat series is back

Hi John, Run for Something’s Front Row Seat Series is back by popular demand. If you weren’t able to make it last year, we were joined by some of the biggest names in Democratic politics: Kamala Harris, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Pete Buttigieg, Julián Castro, Elizabeth Warren,…

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April 1, 2021 at 5:40 PM

Quick note-

Hi John, I wanted to drop you a note and let you know that, thanks to the generosity of this entire team, Run for Something reached its end-of-quarter fundraising goal right in time. Fundraising is never easy, and it's a little bit tougher in so-called "off-years.'' In betwee…

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March 31, 2021 at 4:41 PM

If we help diverse young progressives compete for and win state and local office, three major things will happen:

Hi John, If we help diverse young progressives compete for and win state and local office, three major things will happen: Communities will have representation they can trust in -- the kind of good leaders who want to drive progress and better the lives of all their neighbo…

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March 30, 2021 at 5:50 PM

New episode alert 📢

Hi John, LeBron James isn't the only person who believes in Cleveland. Meet Justin Bibb -- the Run for Something-endorsed candidate running for Cleveland mayor. And, like most Ohioans I've met, he can't not talk about King James. When Justin's mom told him he was never going …

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March 28, 2021 at 6:48 PM

AAPI women deserve a lot better than this:

Hi John, We can be doing more, and we will be doing more to help expand the number of AAPI women in elected office. Because representation is power. And right now, AAPI women deserve a lot more than this: That's our newest digital ad -- one of the primary ways we…

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March 26, 2021 at 4:35 PM

Proof of concept: Reverse Coattail Effect

Hi there, A very "meta" conversation for your inbox today, John. Run for Something has built our entire theory of change on the belief that electing diverse, young progressive candidates to state and local office has a major impact — both on policies to make people's lives …

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March 25, 2021 at 4:24 PM

Reminder: Unapologetically Progressive Women @ 8pm ET tonight

Hi John, If you haven't signed up for tonight's Unapologetically Progressive Women event, this is your final reminder to RSVP! This event is going to be spectacular, we've invited a few truly fantastic young progressive women to speak: ⭐ Special guest A'shanti Gholar, p…

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March 24, 2021 at 8:39 PM

If you are upset about Atlanta and Boulder, we have a message for you

Hi John, A serious note today, because white supremacy and gun violence continue to take so much from us. Last week’s tragic, anti-AAPI-motivated murders in Atlanta were painful for so many in our community -- if you are grieving, angry, or hurting, please know: The Run for…

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March 23, 2021 at 5:55 PM

🎧 A chat on education with Tay Anderson

Hi John, I just wanted to note that today's episode was recorded last week, before yesterday's attack on a peaceful community -- right next to the city our guest represents. We can never forget the stakes of our work: progress, security, and people's lives. As you listen toda…

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March 22, 2021 at 7:36 PM

It's like Netflix but for electing diverse, young progressives

Hi John, Quick rundown today -- only one more event this month! This Thursday, at 8:00 p.m. ET we're getting together for the newest session of Unapologetically Progressive. In celebration of Women's History Month, we'll be lifting up some of the newest voices in the progre…

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March 18, 2021 at 4:10 PM

Why we're so 🍀 to Amanda and DeAndrea in power

Hi John, TONIGHT Amanda Litman is joining New York State Assemblywoman Amanda Septimo and North Carolina state Senator DeAndrea Salvador for a conversation about their crucial work as legislators and how they're building permanent power for progressives. The party starts at…

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March 17, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Yes, there are TONS of elections this year. Come meet who we're backing >>

Hi John, If you're new to the team, I'm about to introduce you to my very favorite part of Run for Something's work: Endorsement Day. Thankfully, since last March, a jaw-dropping 26,348 young progressives have signed up to run -- bringing our grand total to over 75,000 peop…

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March 16, 2021 at 5:10 PM

NEW EPISODE: Alabama's Marché Johnson

Hi John, Before we dive in, I just wanted to thank all of our listeners for helping to make our podcast "New & Noteworthy" on Apple podcasts! The movement is trending because you're tuning in -- so, thanks! Now: Imagine for a second that you've decided to run for office: …

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March 15, 2021 at 9:21 PM

Happy Monday! Have you signed up for anything yet?

Hi John, Have you gotten a chance to sign up to Run for Something's events this month? Don't worry, there's still time to save your spot! We'll be getting together with some genuinely amazing young progressives this week and next. You've got to be there... Check out wh…

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March 12, 2021 at 6:31 PM

This is a huge update for our recruitment efforts, John

Hi John, HUGE news: Facebook ads are back, and while we have mixed feelings about the social media giant, digital ads are one of our strongest candidate recruitment methods. A little background: Ads have been offline since Election Day 2020, making it harder for Run for Som…

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February 25, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Invitation: Black young progressives - See Yourself Running @ 8pm ET tonight

Hi John, Are you a Black young progressive? Have you thought about running for office? Then tonight's See Yourself Running event is for you. Run for Something, Collective PAC, and Higher Heights are hosting a free webinar for any Black leaders weighing a run for elected o…

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February 24, 2021 at 7:47 PM

Asking for something other than money

Hi John, I'm the director of community here at Run for Something -- and today I want to ask you for something just as valuable (if not more!) than your money: your time. You see, January was Run for Something's BEST recruitment month of all time -- yes, really. Already this y…

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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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