Amanda Litman

Let's build sustainable power! Run for Something elects young diverse progressives to local office to help Democrats build permanent power for the long haul — no matter who’s in the White House.

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Let's build sustainable power! Run for Something elects young diverse progressives to local office to help Democrats build permanent power for the long haul — no matter who’s in the White House.

This is exciting: A generous @runforsomething.net supporter is matching all donations up to $300,000. If you've been waiting for the right time to give, your support will go twice as far. secure.actblue.com/donate/2025g...

Fascinating/not surprising: People born in the 1990s are projected to have a ~10% lower homeownership rate than our parents. The more homeownership feels out of reach, the more we systematically shift behavior -- consume more, work less, & take on riskier investments. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

Congrats/condolences as appropriate!!

Former representative Cheri Bustos (Illinois), who headed House Democrats' campaign arm during the 2020 cycle, said an individual's money - or the ability to raise it - is a big factor when parties seek candidates for office. "Part of what you look at when you recruit is the ability to raise money," Bustos said. "It's not just being a self-funder, it's more: Do you have access to people who could make big contributions? Do you have those kinds of connections?"

Buried in this must-read story about the rise of billionaire power is the ex-chair of the DCCC saying the quiet part out loud: access to $$ was a core factor in their candidate recruitment.

Needless to say: This is not how @runforsomething.net operates!

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We spent a year investigating billionaires for @washingtonpost.com.

We found: the wealthiest 100 Americans gave $1.1 billion to influence the 2024 elections — 140x more than they did in 2000. And almost all of that giving boosted Republicans.

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From MTG’s resignation: “[I] do not think Congress should be a lifelong career or an assisted living facility.”

I mean… not wrong!

I could be convinced that Election Day 2025 - more importantly, the day Cheney died - we got sent into an alternate timeline.

Trump is literally a Trump/Mamdani voter.

Trump being more effusive about him than Hakeem Jeffries is certainly something tho…

Trump genuinely liking Mamdani is the most predictable outcome.

“Willing to do the work”
This is exactly the feeling I get from @aftynbehn.bsky.social .

TAI Motivational Moments Blog: Leading the Way With Next Generation Leadership: Book Review of "When We’re in Charge" The Shifting World of LeadershipThroughout history, leadership has been a constant need, yet its definition has rarely stood still. In our era, the very meaning of leadership is undergoing profound tr...

“When We’re in Charge succeeds because it is practical, passionate, and deeply authentic. It blends wisdom with stories, strategy with encouragement, and conviction with compassion. What sets it apart from other leadership books is its accessibility—it is written by a doer, for doers.”

TN-7 is competitive in part bc of the environment & in part bc @runforsomething.net alum @aftynbehn.bsky.social
is an incredible community-rooted candidate who is willing to do the work to make the case to voters, even when the odds are against her.

This is why we build a bench *everywhere.”

34 books to check out before you get on a plane, train, or need to hide from your family Everything I've read and liked since the summer

In my personal newsletter: 34 books (mostly romance!!) you might enjoy right now. open.substack.com/pub/amandali...

A true force modeling selfless leadership - thank you for your service, Rep. Velazquez, and for making space for a new generation to step up.

Read Youthquake: ‘Run for Something’ Unleases a New Democratic Generation now from Blog for Arizona for Politics from a Liberal Viewpoint In a post-election briefing that felt like a call to arms, Run for Something President Amanda Litman delivered a clear message to Democrats nationwide: the next generation isn’t waiting its turn — …

“In a post-election briefing that felt like a call to arms, Run for Something President Amanda Litman delivered a clear message to Democrats nationwide: the next generation isn’t waiting its turn — it’s taking its seat at the table.”

😈😈😈

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Run for Something and RFS United Announce the Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement Run for Something and RFS United are pleased to announce the ratification of a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). This agreement represents a shared commitment to maintaining an equitable, respectful, transparent, and mission-aligned workplace where every voice is heard and valued. The CBA is a result of good faith negotiations between our respective teams, and we are proud to have finalized the contract with union leadership. This contract further expands on Run for Something's existing strong benefits, competitive and equitable wages, and work/life balance securities. We are honored that this CBA serves as an example of how nonprofit organizations can truly be people-centered and do right by their staff. "This agreement honors the collective voice of our team at every level. We are grateful to RFS United's leadership on negotiating with transparency and collaboration, and maintaining RFS's core values throughout the process. We are proud to have reached this agreement that strengthens our organization, supports our mission, and ensures we continue to serve our community with integrity and care at a time when Run for Something's work has never mattered more," said Amanda Litman, President, Run for Something. "We want to thank RFS senior staff for their partnership in reaching our first CBA for the organization," said RFS United Leadership. "The ratification demonstrates our shared values of hearing the voices of those who are most attuned to the effects of workplace and public policies. We also want to recognize our former colleagues who had the courage to start the unionization process at RFS two years ago. We stand on your shoulders and are grateful for the path you set." "This CBA reflects a shared commitment to the people we serve. It establishes clear and equitable staff policies that align with our organizational values and mission. We are grateful to our union's…

Delighted to share this announcement - grateful for the hard work on both sides that went into this agreement.

That’s because the question here was “what do I want my party to fight for” - one wouldn’t reasonably answer “authenticity” to that. But authentic communication about how we’ll solve those problems is how it breaks though.

Literally wrote this last week! amandalitman.substack.com/p/the-last-1...

Spot on & why the factional fights drive me up a wall: Most people don’t have coherent ideologies - they just have problems they want solved!

Run for something!

Democrats eye housing affordability as next weapon against Trump The Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank, wants the next Democratic president to boost home construction and punish localities that don’t reform zoning codes.

Fun fact: Housing is far and away the #1 issue people have been citing to @runforsomething.net as their reason to run for office. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Running for every seat possible, up and down the ticket, is first on the list. Make sure not one seat is left vacant

Every election in 2025 (specials & the ones that just happened) Dems have way over performed. Momentum is real.

Nov 2026 feels like an eternity BUT the time is NOW to start running

Where Can I Run by Run for Something Take the next step: Look up offices you can run for

2026 will be a great year to run for office. It’s not too late to get started. Runforwhat.net

Meet @justicehorn.bsky.social and @andrewharbaugh.bsky.social

One heard the call to fight for equity. The other decided to rebuild trust in local power. They both are taking charge locally because the status quo wasn’t cutting it.

Young leaders don’t wait for change, they are the change.

Oh thank you!! I don’t *think* it was recorded but maybe the team at @texastribune.org knows??

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About to go live on IG to talk with the inimitable @sorayachemaly.bsky.social about her excellent new book, ALL WE WANT IS EVERYTHING. Tune in! www.instagram.com/amandalitm/

Many people are saying it!!!