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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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 31, 2022 at 12:30 PM

TL;DR

Hi John, Today's the last day to hit our quarterly fundraising goal. I could write an essay on why this money matters, but it's way too early in the morning for that. Plus, your inbox will be filling up with HELLA fundraising requests, so I'll make this quick: If we don't hit…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 8:19 PM

We say gay

John, Florida Governor DeSantis signed the openly discriminatory "Don't Say Gay" bill into law. This is bullshit, and Run for Something candidates and alumni are already fighting back -- chip in $5 or more to support diverse young progressives who won't force LGBTQIA+ kids, fa…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

March 29, 2022 at 2:27 PM

Calling all democracy lovers! Join TONIGHT!

Hi John, See Yourself Running: Election Administration Candidates is happening TONIGHT. Electing democracy-oriented diverse election administrators is our strongest defense in ensuring everyone truly gets to vote. Fair election administration officials are essential to ensu…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 28, 2022 at 8:07 PM

Do your reps pay rent?

Hi John, We talk a lot about the importance of electing underrepresented voices, but there's one group that we haven't talked a ton about -- renters. Run for Something keeps endorsing candidates who often would become the first or only renter on their city council. Take 2020…

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  Kate Resta, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 25, 2022 at 2:02 PM

How do you raise $6.3 million?

...one dollar at a time. John, it's the end of my first quarter as the new development director here at Run for Something and my number one job is to raise our $6.3 million budget for this year! Right now, I'm short $10,162 on what I'm counting on from grassroots donors (i.e…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 23, 2022 at 4:38 PM

The March endorsement class is going to knock your 🧦 off

Hi John, It's that time of the month again -- new Run for Something endorsements! We've got 70 new diverse young progressives to add to your candidate watch list. Take a look at our March endorsement class, add one or two endorsees to your watch list, and support them in wh…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

March 22, 2022 at 7:30 PM

Are District of Columbia's elections safe?

Hi John, "The United States does not have one federal election; we have thousands of town, county, and local elections, but not always happening at the same time." That's a direct quote from our 2022 Strategic Plan -- one we wrote even before the For The People Act was blocke…

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  Future Run for Something Candidates · [email protected]

March 16, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Message from your future candidates

Hi John, You don’t know us yet, but we’d love to meet soon. This year is ramping up to be the biggest year yet for Run for Something. Over 100,000 potential candidates have signed up, ready to Run for Something. We each have our own individual reasons for running. For some…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 15, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running for Election Administration @ Tues Mar 29, 2022 8 p.m.

Colorado clerk is indicted for election tampering and misconduct Trumpist officials who oversee election administration are already trying to make it harder to vote, and their ranks could grow. Fight back: See Yourself Running for Election Administration. …

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  Anna V. Eskamani · [email protected]

March 11, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Run.

Hi John, Before I was a Florida state representative… before I was a Run for Something candidate… before I worked for Planned Parenthood… I was a Planned Parenthood patient. That personal connection is why like so many of you, I'm pissed that the Florida Senate just passed on…

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  Leslie Hauser, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 9, 2022 at 6:49 PM

The bell's ringing, you're just on time!

Hi John, The bells are ringing, and class is starting soon. You're just in time to join tonight at 8 p.m ET and See Yourself Running for School Board! SIGN UP School boards are incredibly important but often overlooked. Many school districts around the countr…

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  Amanda Litman, Run for Something · [email protected]

March 8, 2022 at 7:06 PM

The old, white, boys' clubs are still kickin'

Hi John, It's International Women's Day, which means you're going to be hearing this number a lot: Women make up 51% of the U.S. population but only 30% of elected officials. That's not good enough, and we're here to do something about it. Because we've always known gover…

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  Dr. Katie Clark · [email protected]

March 4, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Calling all public library defenders!

Book Ban Efforts Spread Across the U.S The far-right is mobilizing their base to ban books and run for offices that oversee our access to them like the library and school boards. Fight back with a donation of $5 or more to Run for Something. DONATE …

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

March 2, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Invitation: See Yourself Running for School Board @ Wed Mar 9, 2022 8:00 pm ET

Hi John, We don't agree with Republicans very often, but one thing they're right about is that school boards are important. With all the news of book bannings, bills policing queer kids' representation in schools, and rapidly changing rules about school safety, there is too…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

February 28, 2022 at 3:00 PM

New special guest joining TONIGHT! ❤️💙🖤

Hi John, You thought you knew everyone who was going to be at the party tonight? NOPE. With an already stellar line-up, we've still got one more surprise guest to announce: Senator CORY BOOKER is joining the party. ❤️💙🖤 GET YOUR TICKETS That's right -- Cory …

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  Kandice Harris, Run for Something · [email protected]

February 23, 2022 at 8:25 PM

TONIGHT: Hear from Black RFS alums

Hi John, I'm reaching out to make sure you know that See Yourself Running: Realities of Running as a Black candidate is happening TONIGHT. Make sure you sign up so you can join the Zoom at 8:00 p.m. ET. I've worked closely with many of Run for Something's superb alums and…

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  Run for Something · [email protected]

February 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM

Countdown to partytown: 7 days

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've elected 700 diverse, young progressives to power by relying on s…

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  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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  Run for Something · [email protected]

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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  Run for Something · [email protected]

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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  Run for Something · [email protected]

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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  Run for Something · [email protected]

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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  Run for Something · [email protected]

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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