Kate Resta, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 31, 2022 at 4:27 PM

RFS doesn't do "on years"

Hi John, Right now, 490 diverse young progressive candidates are hitting the streets, knocking on doors, making phone calls, and fighting furiously for a better, sustainable, and equitable future for all. While they're busy getting voters out to the polls, we've got their ba…

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October 28, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Your 2022 Midterm to-do list ✔️

Hi John, 11 days until Election Day! Want to know how to make these next 11 days really count? Here’s a list of things you can do right now: 📋 Volunteer – Knock on doors, make phone calls, and do whatever you can to get your local diverse young progressive candidate's messa…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 27, 2022 at 10:13 PM

it's them, hi, election deniers are the problem it's them

Hey John, What's scarier than one Donald Trump trying to subvert an election? Thousands of QAnon supporters, Oath Keepers, Proud Boys, insurrectionists, and election deniers in election administration positions who literally have the power to oversee elections and determine t…

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October 25, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Tick Tock Tick Tock

There are just TWO WEEKS left for voters to determine the future of: Abortion rights Climate change Voting rights Our kids' safety And so much more. That's 336 hours or 20,160 minutes or 1,209,600 seconds left to go for diverse young progressives to Get Out…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

October 21, 2022 at 4:01 PM

We cannot look away

Child Incest Victim Denied Abortion in Florida The 15-year-old patient was forced to travel "at least two, three states away" for an abortion, according to Planned Parenthood. – Jezebel I wish I didn't have to share this completely fucked up news out of Florid…

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October 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM

"Get in, John, we're going voting"

Hi John, ✔ You've checked and updated your voter registration ✔ You know all about the diverse young progressives running in your community ✔ You are fired up to secure sustainable progressive power on November 8th Amazing, John. With only 20 days left until Elec…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

October 17, 2022 at 6:48 PM

WINNERS

Hi John, 🥁🥁🥁 Drumroll, please 🥁🥁🥁 Congratulations to the winners of Run for Something’s 4th Annual Alumni Awards two voted categories: Michalyn Easter-Thomas and Gabriela Santiago-Romero! And there will be even more winners celebrated at our Awards Ceremony. This year, we're…

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  Ross Morales Rocketto · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 3:02 PM

The biggest, baddest election protection effort in the country

Howdy John, "Democracy, poisoned: America’s elections are being attacked at every level" — that was Tuesday's headline from The Guardian. They're raising the same alarm we've been about election deniers pushing to install themselves into key roles that will allow them to ov…

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  April Fournier · [email protected]

October 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Celebrate Indigenous People and Indigenous Power

Hi John, I'm April Fournier, Diné and member of the Navajo Nation, Run for Something alum, mother, artist, National Program Manager for Advance Native Political Leadership, and first ever Native City Councilor of Portland, Maine's at-large district. One of the most powerful…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

October 12, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Yay! It's Endorsement Day!

Hi John, It’s Endorsement Day, and with just 27 days until Election Day, this is our final class of candidates running in 2022! These 47 Run for Something endorsees are challenging the status quo, bringing new perspectives, and fighting for bold change in state and local offi…

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  Amanda Litman · [email protected]

October 11, 2022 at 7:21 PM

Did you vote yet? (no, not THAT vote)

Hi John, You’re ready, you have a plan, you have transportation, and you know where to go to vote on November 8. But are you ready to vote in the 2022 Run for Something Alumni Awards? Every member of the Run for Something community has the chance to vote for their favorite a…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

October 5, 2022 at 4:01 PM

Not-so-humblebrag

Hi John, In case you missed it, our very own Amanda and Ross were just named as two of The Time100 Next, an award that recognizes emerging leaders shaping future generations. As if we couldn't be any more proud, the write-up was penned by someone you may have heard of, take …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

October 3, 2022 at 3:11 PM

Oh my GOSH, who do we pick!?

Hi John, If you haven't voted in the 2022 Run for Something Alumni Awards, there is just ONE WEEK left to make your voice heard. With so many amazing Run for Something alumni to choose from, it's not going to be an easy decision. That's why we're reaching out to YOU, John, …

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September 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Nov. 8 🗳️ Nov. 8 🗳️ Nov. 8 🗳️ Nov. 8 🗳️

Hi John, There are just 39 days between now and Election Day. 🤯 From climate change to abortion rights, from inclusive schools to democracy itself, and everything in between — our 300+ diverse young progressive candidates are battling one of the largest far-right, extremist w…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM

This is an "all-in" moment

Hi John, To a lot of folks, autumn means flannel, leaves turning 🍂, and brisk, cool air. But do you know what I love most about fall? Electing diverse young progressives who are ready to protect democracy and fight fearlessly for big, bold changes. There are over 300 Run f…

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  Paul Bradfield, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 27, 2022 at 4:02 PM

Get 🗳️ Out 🗳️ The 🗳️ Vote 🗳️

Hi John, We are less than 50 days away from Election Day — so I am reaching out to ask for your help in District of Columbia! There are Run for Something candidates in every pocket of the U.S. who need volunteers to Get Out The Vote and help secure a MASSIVE progressive victo…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

September 26, 2022 at 8:36 PM

[VOTE] 2022 RFS Alumni Awards

Hi John, There's one more vote you need to cast before November 8. Today we are officially opening the polls for our 2022 Run for Something Alumni Awards, and we’re looking to YOU to help choose the winners. Starting today through October 11, every member of the Run for So…

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  Amanda Farías · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 2:23 PM

We're STILL the ones we've been waiting for

Hi John, I'm Amanda Farías, New York City Council Member up for re-election in District 18, lifelong Bronxite, and second-generation Afro-Latina of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent. I’m also a proud Run for Something alum. What I love most about where I'm from is the way w…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

September 14, 2022 at 8:59 PM

QAnon believers know how our elections work. Do you?

Hi John, Voting is quite literally the entire premise of our country and of democracy. But when it comes to the nuts and bolts of how it works… do you know who picks your voting location(s)? How about who prints the ballots for your town? We launched our Clerk Work program t…

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September 9, 2022 at 1:33 PM

BUMP: YOU'RE INVITED: Unapologetically Progressive 2022

Hi John, We wanted to make sure you got our invite to this year's Unapologetically Progressive series: a five-of-a-kind event series celebrating our local communities and featuring candid conversations with diverse young progressive candidates about life on the campaign trail…

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September 7, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Meet 119 Run for Something endorsees fighting for change

Hi John, It's Endorsement Day – and a very exciting one because we're just two months away from Election Day! Run for Something endorsees are out there doing the hard work to build progressive power, bring much-needed diversity to the halls of power, and fight for democrati…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

September 2, 2022 at 2:02 PM

Every election is an opportunity

Hi John, While politics can sometimes feel like dumpster fire in a trainwreck in the middle of a hurricane, I want to take a moment to tell you what's giving me hope. This year, Run for Something endorsed a record-high number of diverse young progressives who are running to…

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  Megan Hunt · [email protected]

August 31, 2022 at 10:01 PM

It can happen in Nebraska, it can happen anywhere

Hi John, I'm Megan Hunt. I’m a mom, business owner, and State Senator proudly representing Nebraska's eighth legislative district and the communities of Omaha, Dundee, Benson, and Keystone. Nebraska is a special place: the open space, the kind people, and (fun fact!) the on…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 29, 2022 at 8:33 PM

It's almost time 🗳️

Hi John, It's officially the final countdown to Election Day. We've been preparing for this all year (and some of last year). Our recruitment efforts, our fundraising work, our calls for volunteers, have all been leading up to one day… and that day is almost her…

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  Sarah Leonardi · [email protected]

August 26, 2022 at 3:01 PM

9,000 teachers in Florida

Hi John, I'm Broward County School Board member and Run for Something alum Sarah Leonardi. As a former teacher who worked in the Broward School District for nearly ten years, I love this time of year. School halls ring with chatter, shuffling notebooks, and young faces both …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 24, 2022 at 7:52 PM

Congress alone won't solve climate change

Hi John, Check out these headlines from just last week: MSNBC: "Extreme drought in Northeast fueled by climate change." Yahoo!: "Climate change has doubled the chance of a California megaflood: Study" NBC: "Rapid climate change, megadrought putting historic stress …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 22, 2022 at 8:45 PM

Do you really know what a district attorney does?

Hey John, You're driving with some friends and a little weed through a state where it's still criminalized, when you get pulled over by a local sheriff… who decides whether or not to charge you? If you don't know the answer — you're not alone! We know the legal…

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August 17, 2022 at 4:14 PM

YOU'RE INVITED: Unapologetically Progressive 2022

BIG news John, Starting September 15, we're launching this year's Unapologetically Progressive series: a five-of-a-kind event series featuring young progressive candidates running for local office in five battleground states: Texas, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Arizon…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 15, 2022 at 2:38 PM

GOTMFV

Hey John, So, you've protested your heart out over the overturning of Roe, rage tweeted about the lack of Congressional action on gun reform, and donated to a local campaign or two. What's next? One of the most effective actions you can take to level up your fight and secur…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 11, 2022 at 3:29 PM

What happened in Kansas will NOT stay in Kansas

Hi John, We're still celebrating last week's incredible and overwhelming defeat of Kansas' proposed abortion ban. If abortion rights can be protected in Kansas, they can be protected in Texas, Mississippi, and Utah – they can be protected anywhere. But this victory didn't…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

August 9, 2022 at 6:18 PM

1. Read this email 2. Elect DYPs 3. Change the world

Hi John, Sure, you help elect diverse young progressives by supporting Run for Something. But what if you could really target your investment? We've set up donation pages where you can split a donation directly to our amazing diverse young progressives and secure lasting poli…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

August 4, 2022 at 9:32 PM

Steve Bannon wants his friends to run elections

I've said it before and I'll say it again: Election subversion in 2024 won't be a mob in the Capitol — it'll be county boards and city clerks fucking up the process every step of the way. Steve Bannon has been recruiting QAnon believers, Proud Boys, and 'Big Lie' Rep…

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

August 2, 2022 at 9:09 PM

2023

Howdy John, The bad news: You can't sign up to run for most 2022 offices anymore. The good news: We've just added every office that has an election in 2023 to RunForWhat.net. So if you want to Run for Something or have a friend you think should: Check out the exciting list o…

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  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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  Run for Something · [email protected]

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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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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