Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

February 18, 2022 at 3:21 PM

"Electability" isn't real.

Hi John, We kicked off Black History Month with an ask to donate directly to Black young progressives we've endorsed. Well, that list has grown -- from 14 candidates to 45 running this year! Each and every one of these Black candidates is running for change and for a bett…

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February 17, 2022 at 10:40 PM

👀

Did you see Amanda on The Rachel Maddow Show John? WATCH NOW Wanted to make sure you didn't miss Amanda's chat with Alex Wagner -- it was a really good rundown of everything we're up to this year! Amanda was able to dive in on what we're doing to recruit di…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

February 16, 2022 at 9:36 PM

Meet our first Endorsement Class of 2022!

Hi John, A new year calls for a new round of exciting endorsements! Today, we're introducing you to our first endorsement class of 2022 and our largest endorsement class yet. Are you ready to meet 119 of the newest faces representing the progressive movement? Meet our Feb…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

February 14, 2022 at 5:22 PM

Warning: I'm going to get a bit cheesy for a moment

Hi John, It's a day for 💗 love 💗 -- and not just romantic love, but love for friends, family, and community, too. That's why we're offering a special deal for anyone who wants to celebrate five years of Run for Something. Buy a ticket for our big anniversary party (which wi…

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February 8, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Black young progressives -- this event is for you

Hi John, To the Black young progressives considering a run for office, See Yourself Running: Realities of Running as a Black candidate is here for you. Black individuals make up 12.4% of the U.S. population, but as of 2020, they made up only 7.6% of all elected…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

February 7, 2022 at 9:56 PM

Make the calls! Do it from home! Do it when you're free!

Hi John, Big news: We're coming off our best recruitment month EVER. Over 10,000 folks entered into our candidate pipeline just from January 2022! Now we're contacting EVERY SINGLE PERSON who showed interest in running for office, ensuring they're ready for the next steps. 👟…

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

February 4, 2022 at 5:35 PM

We haven't stopped talking about local races, and people are LISTENING

Hey John,   I wanted to drop a quick note to thank you for your support this past month and every month. Together we are able to support diverse young progressives as they run for office, but we're also doing so much more than that -- we're building out o…

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February 2, 2022 at 8:02 PM

These RFS alums are Black history

Hey John, It's Black History Month -- here are some history-making Run for Something alums we're celebrating: Amber Sellers: first Black woman on the Lawrence, KS City Commission Erica Spann: first African American woman elected to the Ayer-Shirley School Board, MA Chri…

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  Kate Resta, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 31, 2022 at 7:01 PM

Amanda and Ross said 'raise $6.3m' and that's what I'm here to do

Hey John, I just wanted to say hi! My name is Kate, and I'm the new Development Director at Run for Something. My job is raising the money Run for Something needs to support thousands of diverse young progressives as they run for office and change the future of our country.…

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January 28, 2022 at 9:49 PM

30 days out -- 30% off

Hey John, We're just 30 days away from our 5th-anniversary celebration -- and we want you to be a part of it. So don't wait! Grab your tickets now, and we'll celebrate together on Monday, February 28th @ 6:00 p.m. ET online or in downtown D.C. Tickets start at $10, and you c…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 27, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Voting rights failed in the Senate. Now what?

Simple: We elect hundreds (or hopefully, thousands!) of diverse young progressives to the local offices that administer our elections. The people who serve in our local election offices are instrumental in what our voting experience looks like. These individuals impact how e…

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January 26, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running: Rural Candidates @ 8pm ET TONIGHT

Hi John, See Yourself Running: Rural Candidates is happening TONIGHT at 8:00 p.m. ET, and we want you to be part of it! SIGN UP We're looking for diverse young progressives who love their small towns. Why? Because they make the best candidates for their commu…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 22, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Double your impact to protect Roe without the Supreme Court

Hi John, Today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade -- and it's not an exaggeration to say it could be the last. Half a century of reproductive freedom is about to be undone right before our eyes. Last year was the worst year for abortion rights since Roe was decided. Te…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 21, 2022 at 2:01 PM

🎂 It's our birthday, so we're giving you a gift!

Hi John, We're another year older and that much stronger. This week's our birthday, and while we're accepting gifts, we've also got a gift for you! Check it out. (Spoiler alert: it's our 2022 strategic plan.) Five years ago, on January 20th, 2017, Run for Somethi…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 20, 2022 at 6:58 PM

I get it. I'm furious, too.

Hi John, Watching voting rights fail to advance in the Senate last night, it's tempting to say, "Welp, democracy's fucked. I'm out!" I get it. I'm furious, too. But there is still a path to saving this thing: And it's getting *thousands* of people who care about democracy a…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 19, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Save your seat while supporting our diverse young candidates

Hi John, Every year at Run for Something, we host events dedicated to community building, learning, calls for folks thinking about running for office from underrepresented communities and celebrating our victories together -- like our 5th Anniversary Event coming up. As muc…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 18, 2022 at 7:10 PM

We don't need superheroes, we need you and your friends

Hey John, Steve Bannon isn't the first far-right extremist to get on a soapbox, but he is one of the few with an actual plan. Here's why it matters: Thousands of insurrectionists, QAnon believers, anti-vaxxers, and anti-science diehards are answering his calls. …

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 14, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Here's how we save voting rights without the Senate:

Hey John, I wanted to make sure you didn't miss Ezra Klein's must-read column from this week: "Opinion: Steve Bannon Is On to Something" "We need a Plan B for democracy. Plan A was to pass H.R. 1 and the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. Neither bill, as of n…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 12, 2022 at 8:19 PM

Updated Invitation: RFS Anniversary Party @ Mon Feb 28, 2022 6 p.m. (ET)

Hey John, I wanted to keep you in the loop: With the recent Omicron variant surging throughout the country, we thought it best to reschedule our 5th Anniversary to Monday, February 28th at 6:00 p.m. ET. We're offering 50% off all tickets with code TAKEFIVE until January 19th…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 10, 2022 at 10:00 PM

Are you living in a small town or on a farm? Let's talk

Hi John, Heads up: Our first free event of 2022 is on -- and it is a See Yourself Running for diverse young progressives in rural communities! Why rural? Because rural communities have been left behind by both sides of the political spectrum. Republicans take them for grant…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 6, 2022 at 4:43 PM

Is there a Capitol insurrectionist running for office in Washington?

Hey John, If you take away one thing from today, I hope it's this: The insurrection didn't end on January 6th, 2021. It's still happening. The thousands of violent insurrections may have left D.C., but the focus is now in our hometowns: recruiting and running for school boar…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

January 5, 2022 at 5:50 PM

Whether you make New Year's resolutions or not -- I've got an ask

Hi John, Have you thought about your 2022 resolutions yet? Maybe you've already got some ideas like: Journaling every day as a practice in mindfulness. Starting that composting bin to reduce food waste. Painting your apartment so it feels more like home. I've got one to…

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January 1, 2022 at 5:01 PM

[B2G2] Tickets are buy two get two until tomorrow!

Hi John, (In Reading Rainbow theme) Fireworks in the sky! A New Year look, a new sunrise, and now we're officially 5! We're throwing a party, and YOU'RE invited -- along with Run for Something alums Briana Sewell, Kendra Hicks, Liliana Bakhtiari, Malcolm Kenyatta, Cynthia Me…

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

December 31, 2021 at 2:31 PM

A quick note

Hi John, I just wanted to drop a quick note to thank you all for your support throughout this past year. We've seen some highs and lows this year, but the Run for Something team has been a constant source of hope for me. I won't take up too much of your time -- just know that…

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December 29, 2021 at 5:02 PM

Our 2021 Wrapped

Hi John, 2021 has been a YEAR. But we can't close it out without looking back at our (many!) victories over the past 12 months. Let's take this year, our successes and failures, and use them to kick down the door into 2022. Happy New Year! Run for Somethin…

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  Justin Bibb · [email protected]

December 27, 2021 at 8:01 PM

You helped me, now I'm here to help Run for Something

Hi John, I was the outsider in my mayoral race: A first-time candidate up against seasoned politicians, including one who'd run for president. But I won -- I'll be the next mayor of Cleveland in January, and I couldn't have done it without Run for Something. Run for Someth…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

December 23, 2021 at 3:02 PM

I'm still not done talking about school boards

Hi John, I'm still not done talking about school board races -- and I probably never will be, even if it has meant major donors cutting their support. School boards are too important to ignore. Republicans know that, and they're putting big money and time into recruiting anti…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

December 16, 2021 at 4:44 PM

Invitation: RFS Anniversary Party @ Wed Jan 19, 2022 6pm (ET)

Hi John, I couldn't wait until after the new year to share this: This January, Run for Something is turning 5, and we are throwing a party! 🎉 🥳 🎉 SPECIAL OFFER: Buy a ticket before December 31st and use promo code RFSEARLYFIFTY to get 50% off your tickets! GET…

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December 15, 2021 at 5:20 PM

Winter break is here, but our December Class is ready!

Hi John, 📣 We've got another round of exciting endorsements to announce this month! Today, we're proud to introduce you to 31 incredible diverse young progressives who are all on the ballot in 2022. Meet our December 2021 Endorsement Class: 31 leaders stepping up to win pow…

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December 14, 2021 at 8:05 PM

[Last Episode] How to Run for Something

Hi John, Today's episode is our LAST PODCAST!!!! Before I get into the details, I wanted to thank every single person who listened and all of our guests. We told stories that no one else is telling about how to Run for Something (and win). Here's what we learned from 65 epis…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

December 10, 2021 at 2:02 PM

[Dec Roundup] Rest up, midterms are incoming fast

Hi John,   This year was exhausting, but I'm grateful to have spent it with the best community in politics. This bold, fearless community that is doing nothing short of remaking American politics for a generation.As we wind down for the year, we should al…

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December 7, 2021 at 9:32 PM

[New Episode] Meet Elsa Mejia: Madera's first Indigenous city councilmember

Hi John, QUICK PROGRAMMING NOTE before I get into this week's special guest: Next week will be the last episode of this podcast! We've had a fantastic run interviewing and learning from some of the most inspiring candidates -- just like Elsa Mejia, our guest this week who is…

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

December 6, 2021 at 2:02 PM

I really want YOU, John, to run for county clerk

See you tonight? Hi John, We wanted to remind you about tonight's See Yourself Running: Election Administrators. Make sure to save your spot before we begin at 8:00 p.m. ET. Learn all about these critical offices and hear from our alums who are responsible for making sure v…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

December 1, 2021 at 7:16 PM

[New Episode] Yup our candidates win in Kansas, too!

Hi John, To kick off this December, I wanted to celebrate one last November win by speaking with Amber Sellers, the first Black woman to be elected to the Lawrence City Commission in Kansas. Her story is one I think will resonate with many in our community. Sellers spent mon…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 30, 2021 at 6:07 PM

4 reasons you should donate to RFS today

Hi John, Today is the best day -- today is Giving Tuesday, and I am pumped. If you're giving today we hope you'll consider a $5 donation (or more!) to Run for Something. Every dollar helps even more diverse young progressive candidates run for local office. If you've saved y…

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November 29, 2021 at 7:16 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running - Election Officials @ Mon Dec 6, 2021, 8 PM ET

Hi John, We've got one last FREE event happening this year, and it's one we really want you to check out, and bring some friends too. WHAT: See Yourself Running: Election Officials A (free!) panel with RFS alums about the offices that oversee our elections and…

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November 26, 2021 at 2:03 PM

The only sale today that ALSO elects diverse young progressives

Hi John, While we know this is definitely not the only email asking you to shop today -- there's a good chance that we're the only place you can shop AND help elect diverse young progressives with every purchase. So here are some of our top-selling gifts that you can buy to…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 23, 2021 at 4:27 PM

[New Episode] Meet our FIRST coroner

Hi John, Fun fact for your Thanksgiving gatherings: In about 1,300 counties across the country, we elect coroners. In this week's podcast episode, I talk with Run for Something's FIRST winner for a coroner's office: Sophia Garcia-Jackson of Chester County, Pennsylvania. Want…

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November 20, 2021 at 3:02 PM

School board takeovers

"Opinion: Progressives can no longer cede school board to the GOP. They should treat them as political arenas to fight -- and win." Run for Something is tripling down on school board races in 2022. Chip in $5 or more to help. DONATE Hey John, We c…

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

November 17, 2021 at 9:07 PM

It's time to get your friends out of their seats and on to the campaign trail

Hi John, Have you ever looked at a friend and just KNEW they would make an amazing candidate for public office? Maybe they're always organizing the friend group, or they really REALLY care about the school system in Washington, or they can't stop talking about criminal justic…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 16, 2021 at 6:47 PM

[New Episode] Learn why our work doesn't just stop at flipping a state blue

Hi John, We won and flipped Georgia blue just this year, but this month was a painful reminder. No state is guaranteed to be blue forever. In this week's podcast episode I talk with the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners in Georgia -- Ben Ku and Chairwoman Nicole Love…

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November 12, 2021 at 3:01 PM

7 Indigenous and Native organizations you should follow

Hi John, Despite making up 3.1% of the voting population in America, Native Americans and Alaska Natives only hold 0.36% of elected office. It's Native American Heritage Month, so let's talk about how we change that. One of our core theories of change is that local folks kn…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Gonna join tonight?

Hi John, I wanted to remind you that our Unapologetically Progressive & Native event is TONIGHT. This is our last Unapologetically Progressive event of the year and we hope to see you there -- it's virtual so it's easy to join. Get your (free!) tickets for Unapologetical…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

[New Episode] Listen, learn, and run for your county clerk

Hi John, In today's podcast episode, first I cover last week's elections. Then, you'll get to hear from someone whose job is administering elections. This week I'm talking to Run for Something 2018 Alum Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon -- who successfully ran her county'…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 5, 2021 at 8:37 PM

We're a bright spot and proud of it

Hi John, let's take some deep breaths together. I know that the talking heads on TV are telling their story about the election results right now.But Run for Something has our own story about the 2021 elections, and I want to make sure you hear it:   No st…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 4, 2021 at 6:47 PM

The best volunteer gig in Democratic politics GUARANTEED

Hi John, Last month you might have gotten one of the coolest Snapchat push notifications ever -- one from us! Snapchat (which reaches 90% of 13-to-24-year-olds in the U.S.) asked their millions of users to run for office. Since then, we've had nearly 5,000 diverse young progr…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

November 2, 2021 at 5:38 PM

[New Episode] Today's elections + TX Rep. Jasmine Crockett

Hi John, Today, we've got 271 Run for Something candidates on the ballot -- I'll go through some highlights on the podcast. You can still help them get out the vote, too! Find volunteer opportunities here. Then on the podcast, I speak with Texas Representative Jasmine Croc…

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November 1, 2021 at 9:57 PM

Invitation: Unapologetically Progressive & Native @ Nov 10 8 p.m. ET

Hi John, November is Indigenous People's Month, and we are marking the moment with our sixth and last Unapologetically Progressive event of the year: Unapologetically Progressive & Native. These events are COMPLETELY FREE and virtual. They're also a great way to hear from…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 31, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Move aside Halloween, tomorrow's Election Eve!

John, time really does fly -- did you realize we have elections across the country in just two days?! Run for Something has 271 candidates on the ballot in 23 states. It is crunch time to get them across the finish line (and -- yup, it's already that time -- to get ready for o…

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  Anna V. Eskamani · [email protected]

October 29, 2021 at 3:02 PM

How I flipped a Florida seat blue

Hi John, I'm Anna V. Eskamani, the proud state House representative for Florida's District 47 in Orlando. In the early months of 2017, like many of us, I was reeling from the new Trump administration. I was working at our local Planned Parenthood affiliate, and knew the same …

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