Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 29, 2022 at 2:01 PM

G E R O N T O C R A C Y

Hi John, Run for Something's mission has always been to elect diverse YOUNG progressives. But, why the young? One word: gerontocracy. An ideal government would be an intergenerational mix — instead, ours is a government nearly exclusively by and for older folks. Right now…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 27, 2022 at 6:29 PM

66 reasons to have hope

Hi John, Do you need a break from the doom and gloom of the 24-hour news cycle? Here's news you can celebrate! Allow us to introduce to you our latest class of Run for Something endorsees: 66 amazing, inspiring, and diverse young progressives who are guaranteed to give you …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 26, 2022 at 1:30 PM

HOT Run for Something goss 🙊🙊

Hi John,   We just wanted to let you know how this year's Statehouse Futures Summit went in case you missed it: It. was. a. blast.   Don't believe us? Just check out this video… we dare you to tell us that we're wrong! WATCH STATEHOUSE FUTURE…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 25, 2022 at 5:14 PM

I want YOU, John, to save abortion and Run for Something

Hi John, Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it hasn't taken long for the torrential downpour of unsurprising and tragic abortion horror stories to fill the media waves. From a Texas woman having to wait in excruciating pain for her ectopic pregnancy to rupture before …

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  Jessica Benham · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 4:01 PM

We need all kinds of voices

Hi John, I'm Jessica Benham, representative for Pennsylvania House District 36. I had the pleasure of having Run for Something endorse my campaign for state representative (and my first campaign, period!) back in 2020. Representing my community is one of the biggest honors an…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 19, 2022 at 1:51 PM

Invitation: Statehouse Futures Summit @ TODAY 1-5pm ET

Hi John, The Statehouse Futures Summit 2022 is TODAY, and you will NOT want to miss it! We're kicking off this online event at 1 pm ET, and guess what? There's still time to grab your ticket 🎟️ RSVP NOW What's in store for you at this summit, you may ask? Th…

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July 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Take the power back

Hi John, Criminal justice reform. It's a broad issue that has dire consequences for so many. From Black communities and how they interact with police to immigrants seeking asylum who are detained at the border, from for-profit prisons to the criminalization of abortion — our …

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

July 13, 2022 at 2:38 PM

Crowdsourcing for good

Howdy John, In case you missed it, Run for Something is co-hosting Statehouse Futures Summit 2022 next Tuesday, July 19, from 1-5 pm ET. The event is free, and it's virtual, so you can attend from anywhere! GET YOUR TICKET Have you ever wondered why similar ab…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 12, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Invitation: Claim Your Seat - Disabled & Neurodivergent Candidates @ TONIGHT 8 pm ET

Hi John, Deciding to run for elected office is no easy task, especially when you're a member of the historically marginalized disabled and neurodivergent communities. That's why we created Claim Your Seat — so folks can learn from their peers about how to win in a system tha…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 11, 2022 at 2:52 PM

I want to break this down

Hi John, With abortion access now left up to the states, patients face overwhelming hurdles, red tape, and exorbitant costs, even in states where it's legal. Let's break down exactly what people needing abortions are up against: People paying out-of-pocket: The median cos…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

July 6, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Let's 👏 Summit 👏 It 👏 Up 👏

Hi John, Tired of how the world is going to shit and feeling like you can’t do anything about it? Want to make a real, lasting difference in your community, but aren't sure where to start? Well, Run for Something has just the event for YOU. Run for Something Action Fund h…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

July 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Not giving up — not now, not ever

Hi John, Last Friday, we entered a new, terrifying reality — the fundamental right to decide whether or not to have a child, to decide our own futures, was stripped away. But that same day, millions of people hit the streets with the fury and organization the moment demands…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 30, 2022 at 8:12 PM

Meet 74 candidates who can help save abortion (and more!)

Hi John, The list of things not getting done in Congress keeps growing: Saving abortion. Banning discrimination against LGBTQIA+ folks. Protecting our freedom to vote. And more. That's why our focus is, and will always be, on the state and local offices that can and do make…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 29, 2022 at 6:28 PM

Sneha from Missouri, Oksana from New York, Nathan from Georgia, and John

Hi John, We want to introduce you to some of our favorite people — you! And folks just like you that support diverse young progressives running for office every day. Thousands of candidates have Run for Something because of the generosity and support of people l…

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  Kate Resta, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 28, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Mid-year update

Hi John, As we resist the end of abortion rights, as so-called leaders threaten our democratic institutions and voter suppression runs rampant, electing diverse young progressives to local office could not be more urgent. Before I give you an update about what we've done, a…

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  Amanda and Ross, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 24, 2022 at 3:47 PM

3 things to save abortion:

Hi John, We knew this was coming, but that doesn't make it any easier: The Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade — ending 49 years of national reproductive freedom. That means, now more than ever, we need people in office who are going to protect our freedom to choose wha…

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  Sarah McBride, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 23, 2022 at 6:00 PM

We will NOT be used as political pawns

Hi John, For years, trans people like me have had to go before anti-trans lawmakers with the power to make decisions about our lives. But in March this year, Delaware flipped that script. For once, anti-trans forces had to come before a trans person making the call –– me. I…

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  Quentin Savwoir, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 22, 2022 at 1:58 PM

TONIGHT: We're here, we're queer, we're running for office

Hi John, Are you an LGBTQIA+ young progressive? Then I hope you’ll join me and some friends TONIGHT at 8 PM ET to talk about running for office. Run for Something and LGBTQ Victory Fund are putting on See Yourself Running: LGBTQIA+ Candidates, an event that will cover what …

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  Event Reminder, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 14, 2022 at 7:42 PM

Party for Something @ MetroBar TOMORROW (only a few passes left!)

Hi John, We’re so psyched that Party for Something is TOMORROW, Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. ET! Join us, along with special guests Senator Bernie Sanders, Virginia Delegate and candidate for state Senate Danica Roem, and Florida State Representative Anna Eskamani. We wi…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 13, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running: LGBTQIA+ @ June 22

Hi John, Happy Pride!!! We're celebrating the best way we know how: building political power for diverse young progressives. This month we're hosting another See Yourself Running, this time for the LGBTQIA+ community! Because the best way we make sure our towns, co…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 10, 2022 at 3:31 PM

WTF are we doing?

Hi John, On Wednesday, 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo recounted to Congress the day she witnessed her teacher get shot and killed, the day she smeared her classmate's blood on herself and pretended to be dead. Her father, Miguel Cerrillo, fought back tears as he explained how his…

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

June 8, 2022 at 8:44 PM

Write that down!

    Hey John,   In case you missed it, Run for Something has been everywhere lately!   It's been a hell of a month, and Run for Something candidates are on the front lines of every major political battle — from gun control to abortion and reproductive rig…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

June 7, 2022 at 9:20 PM

Bernie's in

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

June 2, 2022 at 3:29 PM

Look who's coming to Party for Something:

Hi John! We are absolutely thrilled to announce our emcee and first speaker… 🥁 Drumroll 🥁 please… GET YOUR PASSES Party for Something will be emceed by Virginia state Delegate (and the first openly transgender state legislator to be elected), Danica Roem. As a …

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  Anna Eskamani · [email protected]

June 1, 2022 at 3:31 PM

see you tonight?

Hi John, It's time to Run for Roe — and I'm here to help! Well, me and some friends like: former President of Planned Parenthood and activist Cecile Richards, Rhode Island state Senator Tiara Mack, candidate for Texas state Representative Becca Moyer DeFelice, and Washtenaw P…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 31, 2022 at 9:12 PM

I hate this

Hi John, From guns to abortion to climate to housing to policing to nearly everything else: Democrats winning the White House and Congress just isn't enough to make progress on the issues we care about. We need states and cities and counties and school boards in both red and …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

May 26, 2022 at 2:56 PM

Congress will not save us. Right now, state and local officials HAVE to step up and do the work to keep us safe.

Hey John, Normally, this email would be nothing but hope and joy. But it's hard to feel that way after the third mass shooting in recent days — Buffalo, Laguna Woods, and now Uvalde. We mourn with the families and loved ones affected by these tragedies. These acts of senseles…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 24, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Invitation: Run for Roe training @ June 1, 8 p.m. ET

Hi John, The moment so many have been shouting about for years is here: The Supreme Court is about to overturn Roe v. Wade. This isn't a surprise. Republicans have been angling for this reversal for decades. They've challenged Roe for years by intentionally passing extreme la…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 19, 2022 at 8:30 PM

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let's elect people who will close the mental health care gap

Hi John, Real talk: Most of us aren't getting the mental health care we need. Over half of adults with a mental health condition aren’t getting treatment. That's over 27 million people. This is nothing short of a crisis, and we need all hands on deck — including state and lo…

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  Manny Espitia, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 18, 2022 at 7:08 PM

To my fellow Latinx young progressives: I think you should run.

Hi John, Are you a young Latinx progressive? Then I hope you'll join me and some friends TONIGHT at 8 p.m. ET to talk about running for office. Run for Something has teamed up with Latino Victory Fund to put on See Yourself Running: Latinx Candidates, an event that will cover…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

May 16, 2022 at 4:36 PM

Ever wanted to vote for your bestie?

Hi John, Got a friend you KNOW would be an amazing elected official? We want to talk to them. Maybe they've mentioned it casually. Maybe they're incredibly passionate about a cause in your town. Or maybe they're just that much of a young progressive rockstar, and they gotta r…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 13, 2022 at 2:01 PM

🎉🎉 🎉 Party for Something is Back 🎉 🎉 🎉

Hi John, After two years, Party for Something is finally back in person, and we've got some lost time to make up for! We will be announcing our speakers soon, but rest assured we will have some of the most influential, hard-hitting, rockstar progressives on the scene — and t…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

May 11, 2022 at 7:29 PM

[ICYMI] Run for Something is making headlines

    Hey John,   In case you missed it, Run for Something has been catching a lot of buzz lately.   Maybe we're born with it, or maybe it's because we've just launched Clerk Work — one of the biggest investments ever in electing pro-democracy candidates t…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 9, 2022 at 8:23 PM

Young, progressive & Latinx? Run for office!

Hi John, Ever had even the slightest inkling to run for office? Are you young, progressive and a member of the Latinx community? If so, we have an exciting event for you! On Wednesday, May 18th we're hosting our latest See Yourself Running: Latinx Candidates with our partner…

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  Mallory McMorrow · [email protected]

May 6, 2022 at 4:01 PM

I was at that podium because of you

Hey John, I'm Michigan state senator and RFS alum Mallory McMorrow. I'm also a proud mom to a wonderful daughter and a fierce advocate for what I believe in. You might recognize me from this speech I gave a couple of weeks ago: Since that day I've been interviewed…

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  Paul Kim Bradfield, Run for Something · [email protected]

May 4, 2022 at 5:47 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running: AAPI @ May 4, 8 p.m. ET

Hi John, Get ready, because See Yourself Running: Asian American/Pacific Islander Candidates is happening TODAY. I'm newer to the Run for Something team, so for those who don't know me yet, I'm Paul, Southern Regional Director. I’m a lifelong southerner, proud son of an Asian…

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  Amanda & Ross · [email protected]

May 3, 2022 at 6:30 PM

(1) Run for office (2) Fund abortion care (3) Fund pro-choice candidates

Hey John, In a shocking (but not unsurprising) news drop late last night we learned: The Supreme Court plans to completely overturn the legal right to abortion in America. Here's what we promise Run for Something will do: At every level of government and in every single state…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 29, 2022 at 2:32 PM

BIG news (did you see this in Politico?)

Hi John! If you've spent this year doomscrolling the news about Republican-led efforts to subvert our elections, you're going to want to pay attention to this. Run for Something is alarmed — terrified, actually — by these blatant attempts to undermine democracy, too. (And y…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 27, 2022 at 5:44 PM

Get ready, get set, support diverse young progressives

Hi John, It's Endorsement Day! This year, our focus is all about targeting local offices like school boards and election administration offices so we can work on saving democracy from the ground up. Run for Something has 87 new faces in this month's class of endorsements. Rea…

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  Ashantae Green · [email protected]

April 25, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Climate action is local

Hi John! I'm Ashantae Green, Run for Something alum and current Water and Soil Conservation District Supervisor of Duval County, Florida — the place I was raised. Green is so much more than my name, being green is in my blood. As a kid I loved climbing trees and being out…

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

April 22, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Invitation: Run for Climate online training @ May 14-16

Hi John, It's Earth Day — and while the Green New Deal may be deadlocked in Congress, you know we've got a way to still make an impact. Run for Something has partnered with Friends of the Earth Action, Lead Locally, and Oil Change International to train thousands of folks to…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

April 20, 2022 at 6:14 PM

To all who celebrate

Hi John, Happy 4/20! Regardless of whether or not you're partaking in the festivities, unjust marijuana laws have far-reaching implications for users and non-users alike. That's why today we need to talk about marijuana prohibition. Because unfortunately, there are still pl…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

April 19, 2022 at 8:31 PM

6.1% of the population — 0.9% of elected leaders

Hi John, We're partnering with New American Leaders Action Fund to host another See Yourself Running event, just for members of the AAPI community who want to make a change. We've got a lot of work to do: While the AAPI community is the fastest-growing racial or ethnic group…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 18, 2022 at 9:40 PM

After 3 years, Party for Something is BACK

Hi John, Are you ready to party it up? After three years, we're BACK with another Party for Something happening in June. This is the best celebration of progressive politics in person in D.C. Party for Something is all about celebrating diverse young progressives, delicious…

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

April 15, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Our new tool to change the narrative

Hi John, I don't think I need to remind anyone that we're in a midterm election year, that means we're looking at congressional races raising millions of dollars while down-ballot candidates struggle to raise even a fraction of that. But, John, local elections are where it'…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 13, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Abortion saved in a red state by just 2 votes

"Why Was Lizelle Herrera Charged With Murder for an Alleged Abortion?" Last week a Texas woman was charged with murder for allegedly attempting to end her pregnancy. From the sheriff who arrested her to the district attorney who dropped the charges to the anti-choic…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 11, 2022 at 6:57 PM

Are school board elections more important than presidential elections?

Hey John, “I would rather have a thousand school board members than one president and no school board members,” said Ralph Reed of the Christian Coalition in 1996. While I don't agree with him on virtually anything else, I'm with him on this one. School boards are massively…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

April 8, 2022 at 7:38 PM

The West Wing or Parks and Rec? Who runs your local offices?

Hey John, Ever wonder what a comptroller does (comp… trol stuff…)? What about the city auditor? Is register of deeds actually a thing? Is your city running like The West Wing, or is it more like Parks and Rec? Can you really tell the difference? Test your knowledge of loc…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 6, 2022 at 2:01 PM

How many rejected ballots?

Hi John, Here's a horrifying statistic: Texas went from rejecting less than 1 in 100 mail-in ballots in last year's general election to 1 in 6 in last month's primaries. What caused the spike? Texans are now beholden to new, unnecessary, Republican-passed anti-voter laws that…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

April 4, 2022 at 8:45 PM

💪 Volunteer-powered

Hi John, April is National Volunteer Month, so naturally, I'm here to hype up our amazing Run for Something volunteers. 💪💪💪 Every day, volunteers bring their A-game making calls to potential candidates to start them on their journey to running for office. They know about th…

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