Kelly Dietrich

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

What's scarier than Halloween? Republicans running unopposed in 2026.

Don't let them cruise to victory without breaking a sweat. Make them answer questions. Make them defend their records.

Run for office and give voters a real choice. traindems.org

Every year is an election year, and there is likely an important election happening near you in 2025.

Make sure you are a voter this year!

With @andybeshearky.bsky.social last night at the @cookcountydems.bsky.social fundraiser. Leaders like this prove Democrats can win anywhere when we deliver results. @traindems.bsky.social is training the next generation to do exactly that. Let's keep building. 💙

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

We have two options at this moment:

Give up or stand up.

I choose to stand up and remain in the fight for our democracy. If you’re with me, head to traindems.org

Be a voter in 2025. Crucial elections are happening, so make sure you have your voting plan:

When are you voting?
Where are you voting?
How are you getting there?
Who are you bringing with you?

What gives you hope? That's a question I've been asked a lot recently.

With my work at @traindems, we've seen thousands of everyday people make the decision to step up and serve their communities. People aren't turning away… instead, they're getting in the fight.

Each crazy headline is another reason to join the fight for our democracy. It only takes one person to create change in an entire community…

Be that person.

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

I live in Chicago, and I'm seeing not only the abuse of power by the Trump Administration but also the power of state and local officials in resisting their abuses.

We need more people in this fight. If you're ready to run for office and be a part of the resistance, head to traindems.org.

Every Republican running unopposed is a missed opportunity to give voters a choice.

Don't let them cruise to victory. Make them answer questions. Make them sweat. Run for office in 2026.

The people destroying public education, ignoring climate change, and rigging the economy for billionaires...

…they all started by organizing their communities. So should you. Run for office and start building local power.

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

March Madness taught me everything about Democratic politics: championship teams have bench depth.

We've got talented people sitting in the stands who should be suiting up to play. Democracy isn't a spectator sport – get in the game. traindems.org

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

Get Out The Vote isn't just Election Day.

It's when you shift most of your focus from persuading new voters to mobilizing the supporters you already identified.

Your job shifts from "vote for me" to "here's how to vote for me."

Want to learn more? TrainDems.org

Traindems NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

Running a campaign without a GOTV plan is like coaching a basketball game without knowing the score. You might feel busy, but you might also be losing.

Don't wing it… we'll teach you the fundamentals for free. TrainDems.org

AI allows these campaigns to be more effective, reach more voters, and hopefully win more campaigns to stop the MAGA fascist from imposing their extreme values and worldview on our country. We ignore AI at our peril.

AI should not write your speeches. It should never take work from creatives - and we outline this specifically in the course. Reality is campaigns don't have enough people and too much to do. Most are just a candidate and a few dedicated volunteers if they're lucky.

If you took the course you would see we are aligned. AI cannot and should not replace people. It should support and enhance their work. This course is literally about using AI ethically to build Democratic power.

Take the course and see for yourself. (It's free) We are advocating for an ethical, human-first approach to integrating AI into campaigns.

Brandon, I appreciate your skepticism, but whether we like it or not, AI is here to stay. Ignoring this powerful tool is like not having a website or not taking credit cards for contributions. Things that we take for granted now, but were revolutionary at the time. Dems cannot fall behind.

The Democratic Party’s “Atrocious” Brand Isn’t a Messaging Problem—It’s a Mindset Problem The problem with the Democratic Party is that we’re run by former high school debaters.

Every Democrat should subscribe to and read @willrobinson1776.bsky.social regularly.

Policy is not messaging. Values beat policies, and emotion beats information.

The Democratic Party’s “Atrocious” Brand Isn’t a Messaging Problem—It’s a Mindset Problem
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This is what tinpot dictators do. The job market numbers were not manipulated.

Any president who even threatens this should be investigated, if not impeached. That won’t happen with a Republican MAGA majority. It’s just another example of the erosion of our democracy.

Release the Epstein list.

AI For Progressive Campaigns Artificial intelligence is transforming how progressive campaigns create content, conduct research, and engage with voters. This course teaches you to harness A...

AI is here to stay. As the founder of @traindems.bsky.social, I'm excited to announce that our first campaign-specific AI course is now live!

Democrats must stay on the cutting edge and understand how AI can help them win.

Course link below! Free for any Democrat.

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Democracy works best when it's led by people who actually live in the real world. Teachers, nurses, small business owners. Real people… not billionaires.

To our friends in Texas: We will support any of you who feel called to run and fight back!

We must all remember that Republicans are gerrymandering Texas to find five additional seats because if they can't win, they change the rules. To our learners running for office: Do not lose hope. We need you in this fight for democracy.

NDTC supports over 120,000 learners across the nation — many of them are challenging republican seats. This decision by the Texas legislature, at the direction of President Trump, to unfairly target districts and carve out sections for the benefit of the GOP is undemocratic.

Republican's agenda is so unpopular... they know they can't win the House in 2026. That's why they are redistricting Texas, and silencing the voices of Texans.
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Traindemocrats NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

Historic moments require historic action.

If you've been waiting for the "right time" to run for office, this is it.
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Traindemocrats NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

My daughter will ask me someday what I did during this consequential moment in history.

I want to tell her that I was on the right side of history and helped train the leaders who saved our democracy.
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“How are you?” Under a Trump Administration, that's a loaded question.

I’m scared. I’m sad. I’m angry.

However, I’m also optimistic. At @traindems.bsky.social we have worked with people thinking about channeling their outrage into action by running for office.

That's what gives me hope.

Traindemocrats NDTC helps train Democrats across the country to run, win, and lead. Access our free online trainings for candidates, staffers, and political campaign volunteers.

You protested today… now what?

We're seeing protesters become candidates, and energy from the streets channeled into systemic change.

If you are ready to step up and serve your community, my organization, @traindems.bsky.social, will help you for free.
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