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October 27, 2021 at 4:50 PM

QAnon. Proud Boys. And now... Oath Keepers.

Hi John, This headline got our attention in a big way: If you're not familiar with the Oath Keepers, they are a violent, anti-government extremist group that was heavily involved in the January 6th insurrection. Exactly the kind of people you DON'T want in elected o…

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October 26, 2021 at 5:26 PM

[New episode] From red to blue, TikTok to politics, that's Kelly Krout

Hi John, If you've got a family member who's deeply conservative (or heck, maybe that's you!), you need to meet this week's podcast guest.. That's who Kelly Ross Krout once was, and today she's now proudly running as a Democrat for lieutenant governor of Arkansas. Over the…

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October 25, 2021 at 7:10 PM

You can’t lie when people die

Hey John, Today, we have a scary story that only Run for Something could tell. This is the story of the coroner in Macon County, Missouri: There are over 1,500 corners in America, and their job is to record the manner of death for people in their jurisdiction. During a pand…

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October 23, 2021 at 1:01 PM

2 mins

Hi John, Real question for you: Do you like this email? We really want to know -- especially as we head into what is sure to be a hectic 2022. We want to send updates you actually care about, so here's your chance: Take 2 minutes to share your opinion on our emails (an…

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October 21, 2021 at 9:45 PM

12 days left to Get Out the Vote

Hi John -- With just 12 days left until election night and a whopping 271 of our candidates on the ballot, does it really need to be said? There are NO OFF YEARS. This is crunch time for our candidates, and they need every bit of help they can to get out the vote (GOTV).…

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October 19, 2021 at 5:21 PM

If you care about winning Michigan, you need to meet Denzel:

Hi John, If you're stressing about whether or not the Senate will pass the Freedom to Vote Act tomorrow, you need to meet today's RFS podcast guest: Denzel McCambell -- candidate for city clerk in Detroit. Denzel wants to be the first line of defense against the attacks on…

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October 15, 2021 at 6:50 PM

Real quick before Latinx Heritage Month is over

Hi John, Run for Something doesn't just elect young progressives -- we are committed to electing diverse young progressives. This means finding candidates from under-represented groups and helping them run and win against all odds, because when they do, not only do our leade…

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October 14, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Reminder: Alumni Awards TONIGHT 7pm ET

John, this is the last chance! We're getting things set up right now for the Run For Something Alumni Awards tonight at 7 p.m. ET. Here's that link to grab your ticket: https://www.events.loopedlive.com/rfs This is the one night we go BIG and celebrate all the hard work o…

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October 13, 2021 at 8:01 PM

100+ doctors want to run for office - we want to help

Hi John, Here's something we're really pumped about: In the month of September, 100+ physicians signed up to run for office. They saw mask mandate bans in our schools and the Texas abortion bounty law, and it pulled them into the movement. OBGYNs, pediatricians, and family me…

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October 12, 2021 at 5:21 PM

New Episode: Listen to how Shan Rose defies all odds

Hi John, Get this: We've had over 4,000 young folks sign up since the Snapchat run for office mini launched last week! This is how we recruit at scale, and it's so inspiring to see so many young folks join our candidate pipeline. And for those who think they can't run beca…

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October 11, 2021 at 2:22 PM

Dan's gonna be there. Will you, John?

Hi John, Have you saved your seat yet for our Alumni Awards this Thursday? We've got 2 updates to make it worth your while: We're not just celebrating our alumni (though they are pretty damn great), we're also celebrating the folks who made it all possible -- you! It's H…

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October 9, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Why we're having our biggest recruitment year ever:

Hi John,I'm so excited to share this big news: This year is on pace to be our biggest recruitment year ever!This week, we launched a partnership with Snapchat to recruit young people to Run for Something. Fewer than 10% of officials are under age 35, whic…

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October 8, 2021 at 9:00 PM

re: [RSVP] 3 days left to save your seat!

Hi John, Our bad! We got so excited, we hit send on this email a few days early. The Alumni Awards are SIX days away. But hey, you can still snag your tickets today! Hope we see you there, Run for Something Hi John, Have you saved your seat yet for our Alumni Aw…

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October 8, 2021 at 7:34 PM

[RSVP] 3 days left to save your seat!

Hi John, Have you saved your seat yet for our Alumni Awards this Thursday? We're not just celebrating our alumni (though they are pretty damn great), we're also celebrating the folks who made it all possible -- you! It's Halloween season, so we have some fun treats to give …

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October 7, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Good morning! Have you seen these?

Hi John, We've got two big events that I'm excited to share with you this morning: SEE YOURSELF RUNNING: LATINX/HISPANIC CANDIDATES Tonight @ 8:00 p.m. ET First, we're celebrating Latinx Heritage Month by partnering with the Latino Victory Fund to host a See Yourself Runn…

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October 6, 2021 at 6:31 PM

[Read Now] Our October 2021 Endorsement Class!

Hi John, This October, our endorsement class is a real treat just for you. This class has 25 diverse young progressives going above and beyond to build a path towards progress for all. Meet the October 2021 endorsement class right now -- find two whose stories inspire you and…

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October 5, 2021 at 3:55 PM

🦸 Student by Day, Political Candidate by night: Justin Tseng

Hi John, We've got an exciting new partnership to share on today's podcast: Snapchat is joining our efforts to encourage young people to Run for Something! (More to come on that -- but if you're on Snapchat, just open the app and search "run for office" to check it out.) M…

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September 30, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Invitation: 2 events for Latinx Heritage Month

Hi John, We wanted to make sure you saw the invites to Run for Something's two Latinx Heritage Month events >> Take a peek and sign up! Progresista sin Disculpa (Unapologetically Progressive & Latinx) A virtual event, tonight @ 8:00 p.m. ET It's a great night…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 29, 2021 at 1:01 PM

How we protect Roe without the Supreme Court

Hi John, Ever since the Supreme Court let Texas's abortion bounty law go into effect, we've seen similar legislation spreading like wildfire across the country. The dismantling of choice has been several generations in the making. And because Democratic donors and top strateg…

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September 28, 2021 at 4:09 PM

NEW Episode: One of the biggest races in 2021

Hi John, Last summer, Minneapolis and the world rose up for Black lives after George Floyd was murdered by police. The city itself promised to overhaul public safety -- but much of that promise hasn't been realized. That's why Sheila Nezhad is running for mayor. Sheila was…

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September 27, 2021 at 7:31 PM

Did you see the news about Justin and Kendra?

Hi John, Big news this month: We are all wrapped up on endorsements for 2021!* For the whole year, Run for Something has endorsed 391 campaigns led by diverse young progressives eager to drive change. We've already seen some exceptional candidates deliver BIG wins. In Clevel…

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September 24, 2021 at 4:11 PM

This is what's been pinned on the top QAnon forum

Hi John, We've got a small but meaningful gap in our budget this month -- $7,284 and change to be precise -- and we're hoping we can count on this team of incredible grassroots activists to chip in $5 or more to close it before September is over. But give me a second to explai…

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September 21, 2021 at 7:43 PM

🎧 New Episode with Dontaye Carter

Hi John, There is something so damn refreshing about a progressive candidate who brings their authentic self to their campaign. Today's podcast guest does exactly that. Dontaye Carter is a husband, father to two little girls, business owner, and progressive candidate running …

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September 21, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Invitation: Unapologetically Progressive and Latinx @ Thu Sep 30, 2021 8pm ET

Hi John, In America, Latinx people make up about 18% of the population but they only hold 1.2% of local, state, and federal elected offices. That's abysmal representation, and it's not just a stat line -- marginalization has real implications for folks residing in America. We…

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September 17, 2021 at 8:14 PM

Celebrating and empowering the progressive Latinx movement

Hi John, If you don't know already, September 15th through October 15th is Latinx Heritage Month! Despite making up 18% of the U.S. population, Latinx people only make up 1.2% of local, state, and federal elected officials. That's embarrassing, appalling, and downright undem…

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September 16, 2021 at 8:22 PM

🥁🥁🥁

2021 Run for Something Alumni Awards 📅 Save the Date 🥳 When: October 14th, 2021 @ 7:00 p.m. ET Where: Virtual event GET YOUR TICKET Hi John, We're very excited to announce our winners AND an official date for the 2021 Run for Something alumni awards. Last month, thou…

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September 15, 2021 at 8:59 PM

Meet the new class >>>

Hi John, Today is endorsement day! Our September 2021 class is spectacular: 86 diverse young progressive candidates appearing on the ballot in 2021 and 2022. 86 candidates we're going to bat for because we believe in their commitment to build the movement. Meet the Septembe…

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September 14, 2021 at 4:02 PM

🎧 Elizabeth Wanczak just really really loves local government - that's why she wants to serve in it

Hi John, After a short break, we're back with another brand new Run for Something (the podcast) episode! This week I sat down with Elizabeth Wanczak, who first started caring about local government by watching city planning meetings on public access television. (She admits, i…

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September 10, 2021 at 6:19 PM

🗞️ For you

Hi John,It is never enough to win federal power in D.C. We’ve been saying that since day one, but I’ve really been feeling it these past few weeks.We must win power everywhere, at every state and local office in every state & community — both for the …

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September 3, 2021 at 8:36 PM

Overwhelmed, outraged, hopeless? This email is for you

Hi John, First, I want to acknowledge it's been a heckuva week -- our country ended a 20-year war, climate change fueled a hurricane that has left millions without power and much of the Northeast underwater, and millions of Americans now live under a near-total abortion ban. …

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September 2, 2021 at 5:52 PM

BREAKING: Supreme Court lets Texas's abortion vigilante law stand

Hi John, Just shortly after midnight, the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision ruled to allow the Texas abortion vigilante law to stay in effect. This is the most restrictive abortion ban in the country. Right now, we are working furiously to recruit strong pro-choice candidate…

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August 31, 2021 at 8:13 PM

I don't usually send these emails

Hi John, I'm not normally the one who sends the emails about the podcast -- but Amanda is taking time off after joining #TeamMarried this weekend. So I hope you'll welcome the surprise change-up for this email and this week's podcast episode! For our 50th week of podcasting …

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August 30, 2021 at 4:42 PM

How big we go depends on you

Hi John, 2021 has proven what we at Run for Something have always known: Down-ballot races are deeply important to the fabric of our democracy and Democrats' future. John, that's why we need to have a huge year in 2022. We need to win every single race, no matter how big or s…

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August 27, 2021 at 7:38 PM

The Proud Boys are running for school board (literally)

Hi John, You need to see this: This is our reality. White supremacists are running for school board seats... and they're no longer hiding their beliefs through dog whistles like "tough on crime" and "welfare reform" and "make America great again." They're openly sta…

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August 24, 2021 at 6:01 PM

🎧 What it’s like running for office as a South Asian woman in a Southern city

Hi John, The COVID-19 pandemic has permanently altered our country's political landscape -- while so many established politicians abandoned their duty to protect their constituents, new, diverse candidates stepped up to fill in the gaps. And one of these newly inspired individ…

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August 20, 2021 at 12:10 PM

You have 4 hours to vote! 🗳️

Hi John, I don't want to alarm you, but today is your LAST DAY to vote in the 2021 Run for Something Alumni Awards. Ready to vote? Let me tell you why these awards are so important. Our alumni worked their asses off to win power, they won with small budgets, little to no inst…

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August 19, 2021 at 6:42 PM

Let us give you two reasons, John

Hi John, We're going to give you 2 perfect reasons to head to our website and cast your vote in the 2021 Run for Something Alumni Awards. Our nominees have been living and building the progressive movement from North Carolina to Hawaii. They're making critical inroads with v…

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August 17, 2021 at 4:25 PM

NEW EPISODE: School boards and anti-mask mandates

Hi John, You've probably seen the headlines surrounding Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's threat to cut the salaries of school officials who enforce mask mandates. This week, I had the chance to speak to someone who's been fighting back -- Broward County School Board member Sara…

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August 16, 2021 at 6:08 PM

If the IPCC report has you freaking out, this email is for you

'Code red': UN scientists warn of worsening global warming Stopping climate change is beyond critical -- and we need to be fighting on every political front. If you can, chip in $5 to continue electing diverse young progressives who are climate champions. D…

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August 13, 2021 at 6:25 PM

Voting opens TODAY

Hi John, You've got a vote to cast! Today we are officially opening the polls for our 2021 Run for Something Alumni Awards, and we're looking to YOU to help choose the winners of our two big awards -- the Getting It Done and I AM History. From August 13th - August 20th, eve…

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August 11, 2021 at 5:31 PM

They do what we do but for bigots and conspiracy theorists

Hi John, The battle over schools has a new player with a lot of experience: the Leadership Institute. If you don't know them, the Leadership Institute is a 42-year-old conservative organization training and supporting people to run for office -- they're one of the most comp…

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August 10, 2021 at 6:28 PM

NEW EPISODE: Making a difference without running for mayor, state legislature, or district attorney

Hi John, Ever thought the public university system in District of Columbia could be a whole lot better? What many folks don't know is that the people who govern many state universities are elected officials (or appointed by elected officials)! Jordan Acker was a University o…

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August 6, 2021 at 7:43 PM

RFS alums show. the. fuck. UP.

More Than 100 Lawmakers From Nearly 30 States Arrive in D.C. to Rally for Voting Rights --Newsweek Hi John Never doubt that when our freedom to vote is under threat, Run for Something alums do not rest! This week, over 100 Democratic state legislators and local electeds …

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August 5, 2021 at 9:38 PM

August Roundup: Delta Surge

  Hi John,   COVID-19 is picking back up at a concerning rate, some states are reporting record virus transmission -- higher than what they saw before we had vaccines. The surge, driven by variants and vaccine misinformation, threatens our hard-won progre…

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August 4, 2021 at 8:35 PM

🤫 Shhhh! Secret campaign knowledge inside >>

Hey John, I want to fill you in on a piece of not-so-common campaigning knowledge: August is one of the most decisive months for every campaign. In August, campaigns are deciding how big their Field team will be (the people who knock on doors and call voters). They're decidin…

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August 3, 2021 at 6:12 PM

🎧 Ruthzee Louijeune Is Going to Bring Affordable Housing to Boston

Hi John, If you've been tracking Cori Bush's fight to restore the eviction moratorium, you'll want to meet this week's podcast guest -- Boston City Council candidate, Ruthzee Louijeune! Ruthzee’s approach to creating positive change is shaped by her background as the daughte…

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July 29, 2021 at 6:35 PM

TONIGHT: Claim Your Seat for folks with disabilities @ 8pm ET

Hi John, Tonight, Run for Something is teaming up with the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) for Claim Your Seat, a conversation to encourage disabled community members to put their names on the ballot. Attendees will hear from elected representatives from the di…

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July 28, 2021 at 9:05 PM

We've just endorsed 55 diverse, young progressives -- come meet 'em!

Hi John, Today we're very excited to announce our newest endorsement class: 55 diverse, young progressives who'll be on the ballot in 2021 or 2022. Run for Something will be working closely with these talented young leaders to help them win power and drive progress in their c…

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July 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM

TODAY: Learn new skills to create change, 4:00-7:00 p.m. ET

Hi John, The Statehouse Futures Summit is TODAY -- and we want you to be there! Run for Something Action Fund has partnered up with the Democracy Policy Network to host a virtual summit on strategies and policies for deepening democracy in your state. Experts will be there to…

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July 27, 2021 at 3:58 PM

🎧 Bridgette Craighead is Going to Flip Her Virginia District Blue

Hi John, At Run for Something, we know a little bit about taking the high road when it comes to creating positive change -- and so does this week’s podcast guest, Virginia House of Delegates candidate Bridgette Craighead. Bridgette is a native of Rocky Mount, Virginia, who w…

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