Hi all!
I run a weekly newsletter called Progressives Everywhere in which I work to spotlight and fundraise for progressive candidates and campaigns. In ten months, it's raised over $315K for candidates and causes via the email list, amazing Daily Kos readers, Google search (you’d be surprised how many candidates don’t have obvious web presences) and social media.
As a full-time journalist (I cover pop culture and media during the day), I've worked to apply my interviewing skills to the newsletter, and I've spoken with candidates for Congress, Secretary of State, and Legislature, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, JD Scholten, Deidre DeJear, Jess King, Julie Oliver, and candidates in local elections in Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and other states. Last time I put this call out, I was connected with Miguel Levario, running in TX-17, and we’ve raised some real money for him.
With just weeks to go, I want to make a final push to speak with candidates so I can fundraise for local elections across the country. Democrats need to win everywhere (hence the name of the newsletter) and taking back state legislatures is absolutely key, both for passing progressive legislation and ensuring a seat at the table for redistricting in 2016. Grassroots campaigns are the beating heart of the resistance.
So, I’m asking you — which candidates inspire you? Who is the great State Senate or Assembly candidate near you? Who is running for Congress with an underdog campaign? Which candidate is running for DA in your city? I want to help spotlight and support them!
You can answer in the comments or email me at ProgressivesEverywhere@gmail.com!
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Also: I created this fundraising page for the Democrats running in pure toss-up races this November. Right now, there are 28 of them.