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July 12, 2023 at 7:30 PM

What if that one book you loved growing up was suddenly banned?

Since 2022, right-wing groups have tried 700 TIMES to ban more than 1,600 unique books ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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July 5, 2023 at 7:52 PM

Before he was president ...

he was a hardworking public servant in the Illinois State Senate ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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July 1, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Wins!

Young progressives across the country won a LOT of races in June! ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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June 28, 2023 at 8:31 PM

The importance of representative diversity

reflective and representative leadership down the ballot will create a domino effect that will lead to progress for the LGBTQIA+ community across the nation ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 27, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Run with PRIDE! Meet some of our 2023 LGBTQIA+ candidates

These three all-stars are a strong representation of the many LGBTQIA+ candidates Run for Something is endorsing this cycle ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 25, 2023 at 12:08 AM

One year ago, Roe v. Wade was reversed

and honestly, it’s been as bad as we expected ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 22, 2023 at 10:30 PM

let’s talk about Tennessee

We must fight the present and growing forms of injustice born out of slavery ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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June 22, 2023 at 1:30 AM

Glenn Youngkin could change everything

We need a grassroots movement to stop him ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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June 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM

REMINDER: Party for Something is TONIGHT

Hi John, We're doing our hair, picking out our outfits, and double checking the guest list and — You did get your tickets, right John??? There's still time! Come hang out with speakers Congressman Maxwell Frost, State Rep. Brianna Titone and our emcee State Sen. Tiara Mack T…

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June 20, 2023 at 9:01 PM

REMINDER: Party for Something is TOMORROW

Hi John, It's Party for Something Eve and we are psyched! GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW This is an event you don't want to miss. Not only do we have some of the most badass progressive champions ready to inspire — and party with us — we've got delicious food, drinks …

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June 19, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Juneteenth

Hey John, I’d like to introduce myself. I’m Ciara Walton, Chief Diversity Officer at Run for Something. Today is Juneteenth, the commemoration of the emancipation of slaves in the United States. We respect the contribution of Black minds, hands, and culture in the creation of…

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June 15, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Let’s keep up the momentum

With 2023 nearly halfway done, we’re thrilled to celebrate scores of wins ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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June 14, 2023 at 9:35 PM

One 🎉 Week 🥳 Away🥂

Run for Something is a grassroots-powered organization that recruits and empowers young progressives running for local office, with the goal of winning permanent power for decades to come. We'…

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June 13, 2023 at 8:11 PM

Let’s talk about school boards

These local bodies are powerful champions of our children’s education ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 12, 2023 at 6:32 PM

Words from Hillary Clinton that have stuck with me

͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 9, 2023 at 7:31 PM

This Pride month, meet Rep. Brianna Titone

she won by just over 400 votes ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 7, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Party with us and Rep. Brianna Titone!!

Hey John, We’re just 14 days away from the hottest party in progressive politics — Party for Something — and guess what? We’ve got one more all-star speaker on the guest list ready to party it up with us. We’re thrilled to announce our latest Party for Something speaker: Col…

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June 5, 2023 at 7:51 PM

Think you’re safe in a progressive state? Think twice.

͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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June 1, 2023 at 9:20 PM

Progressive Champions Series: Zooey Zephyr

͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏…

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May 27, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Hey, could you weigh in?

This is how we break barriers John,    Our nation’s first openly gay cabinet secretary got his start as a mayor.    Our nation’s first Black and Asian-American vice president got her start as a district attorney.   Our nation’s first Black president got hi…

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May 25, 2023 at 4:02 PM

45 new candidates to be stoked about!

Hey John, Get stoked because today is May Endorsement Day!!!! 🎉 🎉 🎉 We're definitely stoked because our 45 incredible new diverse young candidates are from states of every shade of blue, red, and purple, and they're jumping into action to support their communities. Check …

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May 24, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Have you seen this?

Young progressives are on the front lines ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌…

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May 23, 2023 at 12:05 AM

A new generation of leaders

Elections are every year, all year round ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ …

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May 12, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Political power: the Mother’s Day gift that keeps giving

Hey John, This weekend is my first Mother’s Day since welcoming baby Jo into the world last year. With it, I’ve been reflecting a bit: I’ve become even more committed to this work and improving the country my daughter will grow up in. And one of the many things I’ve doubled…

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May 11, 2023 at 7:50 PM

8 AAPI candidates to support right now

Hey John, Here's an unfun fact as we honor AAPI Heritage Month: Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up less than 1% of elected leaders, despite being the fastest growing demographic in the country. Less than 1%. As the political voice and power of the AAPI community …

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May 8, 2023 at 10:22 PM

We’re catching some 🐝

Hey John, stop your doom scrolling right there, because we’ve got some things to give you all the hopeful warm fuzzies.    Since the recent GOP attempts to undermine democracy and silence dissenting lawmakers in Tennessee, Montana, Oklahoma, and Nebraska,…

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May 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM

The far-right is losing (and they know it)

Hi John, The GOP bullshit machine has really been on one for the past few months. Last week, in Montana, the Montana GOP removed Rep. Zooey Zephyr from the House floor for speaking up for LGBTQIA+ kids, and in effect, disenfranchising her entire community. In Nebraska, sta…

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May 3, 2023 at 4:23 PM

[TONIGHT] We're talking about running as an Asian American candidate on May 3 @ 8 pm ET

Hey John, If you haven’t seen me in your inbox before, I’m Holly! I’m the Community Manager at Run for Something. My role is to support the growth of community leaders at Run for Something, including folks who are thinking of running for office. As an immigrant and Asian Ame…

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April 29, 2023 at 3:21 PM

What you can do for our Earth every day

John, It might be cliche to say we celebrate Earth Day every day. But for our alums working on climate resilience, protecting clean air and water, and fighting for climate justice on the state and local level it is certainly true. Here's how they're doing it: ☀️ Yassamin An…

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April 27, 2023 at 7:21 PM

We will not be silenced by the far-right

Hey John, On Wednesday, the Montana State House Republican Majority voted to censure RFS alum Representative Zooey Zephyr, the state’s first openly trans person elected to the state house. She will not be allowed on the floor for the remainder of the session, silencing not jus…

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April 26, 2023 at 5:51 PM

Say hello to 65 amazing candidates

Hi John, It's Endorsement Day! 🎉 🎉 🎉 This year, RFS is continuing to prioritize hyperlocal offices like school boards and city councils. We're aiming for the biggest impact on our local communities while building political power from the ground up. Run for Something has 65 …

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April 25, 2023 at 7:31 PM

What happens in red states doesn’t stay in red states

Hi John, It’s abundantly clear that the fight for abortion access has become the fight of our generation — and the battleground is in our state legislatures. After signing a 15-week abortion ban last year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill to ban abortion at 6…

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April 21, 2023 at 3:20 PM

4 states, 10 wins, and countless reasons to have hope

Hey John, Another month, another election, another round of RFS winners!!! 🥳🥳🥳 A BIG congratulations to: Sarah Parady, Denver City Council, At-Large, CO Ronnie Mosley, Chicago Alderman, 21st Ward, IL Daniela Velázquez, City of St. Louis Board of Aldermen, Ward 6, MO …

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April 19, 2023 at 7:19 PM

Are you a young Asian American progressive? This event is for you

Hey John, Asian Americans are America's fastest-growing demographic, and the least represented in all levels of government. That has to change, and it starts with young Asian American progressives running for state and local office. Join us on Wednesday, May 3 at 8 p.m. ET …

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April 17, 2023 at 4:50 PM

New meaning to Political Party 🥂

Hey John, The date is set, the venue is booked, the invites have gone out, and now, without further adieu, we're thrilled to announce our first speaker for this year's Party for Something….🥁🥁🥁…. PARTY WITH US That's right, John, we're going to be joined by the…

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April 13, 2023 at 4:31 PM

Get hyped, John

Hey John, A little over six years ago, we launched Run for Something with a bold vision: Build lasting, sustainable progressive power by electing diverse young progressives at the state and local levels. But a vision is nothing without a plan. In living our values of transp…

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April 12, 2023 at 8:21 PM

Record numbers of new candidates

Meet the young Democrats waging war on MAGA from behind enemy lines "We're seeing this across the country. It's no coincidence that some of the loudest voices pushing back are young leaders in red states." - Amanda Litman DONATE John: Last w…

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April 10, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Scroll for Something

Hey John, It's been an exciting first month for me here at Run for Something! 🎉 We endorsed a huge new class of diverse young progressives 💲We raised money for RFS-endorsed women running this year 🗓 We announced our annual not-a-gala, Party for Something 👶 And we welco…

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April 7, 2023 at 4:50 PM

Ending gun violence starts at the local level

We are 97 days into 2023 and there have been 142 mass shootings and 11,134 gun-related deaths, including 62 children, in the United States. If you want to run for local office to promote common sense gun reform, Run for Something will help you. RUN FOR SOMETHING It's hard…

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April 5, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Trans lives matter

Hi John, Extremists on the far right are wasting no time in their attempt to weaponize the tragedy in Nashville to advance their hateful, anti-trans agenda. The attacks following this tragedy are not an isolated incident, but a symptom of the systemic transphobia that is fuele…

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April 4, 2023 at 3:30 PM

You, John are changing the game

Howdy John, I wanted to drop in to say "thank you" to this incredible team for your outpouring of support for our first end-of-quarter fundraiser of 2023. Your generosity keeps us going, day in and day out, cycle by cycle. Every week it seems like we have some big WINS to te…

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March 31, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Could Cochise County, AZ determine the future of democracy?

Hey John, Democracy won't end with a mob storming the Capitol — it'll end with even one county election board refusing to certify results they don't like. Could election denialism in a feuding Arizona county upend US democracy? – The Guardian While most of us acce…

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March 29, 2023 at 2:32 PM

53 new diverse young candidates giving us hope

Hi John, There's a hopeful feeling in the air…it could be the first weeks of spring, but it’s probably our March endorsement class of 53 candidates ready to fight for bold, progressive change. From school boards to state legislatures, our candidates are running for the state…

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March 27, 2023 at 2:02 PM

Over 9,300 open seats

Hey John, ‼️ 69% of the nation's 13,500 public school districts are holding elections this year ‼️ We've already got some incredible candidates fighting for school board this year! Congrats to Cairnie Pokorney, who has just won his race and will be the first trans school bo…

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March 24, 2023 at 4:33 PM

(baby pics inside)

Hey John, I'm back from maternity leave after welcoming my daughter, Jo, into the world! Having time to heal and start to figure out life as a mom was both a gift and a necessity – it’s something every new parent deserves. Here’s Jo in her RFS swag, of course. I'…

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March 22, 2023 at 3:51 PM

Hi!

Hello! I'm new around here, so I wanted to drop in and introduce myself. I'm Run for Something's new Digital Communications Director, Leila Mohaideen. 👋 I couldn't be more excited to be joining the team. As a young progressive myself, I really connect with Run for Something'…

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March 21, 2023 at 3:01 PM

🥳 Party 🥳 for 🥳 Something 🥳

Hey John, Are you ready to party it up? We hope so because tickets to Party for Something — the biggest, baddest progressive party in politics — just went on sale and we want YOU there! Former keynote speakers include icons like Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, a…

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March 20, 2023 at 7:50 PM

Showing, not telling

Hey John, We say a lot about how important local elections are, but every day Run For Something alums are showing you. Here’s just a snapshot of what they’ve been up to: In Los Angeles, renters in California have increasingly felt priced out of homeownership and watched as th…

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March 17, 2023 at 2:51 PM

You’re the only good luck charm we need

Hey John, No need to scour the fields for four-leaf clovers or search for that elusive pot of gold when you’ve got Run for Something volunteers on your side. We are SO lucky to have volunteers passionately fighting to secure lasting progressive power one state and local race …

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March 15, 2023 at 2:20 PM

The good, the bad, and the best news

Hi John, let's get the bad news out of the way: Virginia Republicans Push Extreme MAGA Agenda During Legislative Session — DLCC Virginia Republicans spent the 2023 legislative session proposing some of the most extreme legislation the commonwealth has seen in moder…

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