re: bravery

These are the days we need each other the most.

Pat -- I have been thinking lately about bravery -- the bravery of citizens like Heather Heyer who lost her life fighting the organized forces of hate and divisiveness, of volunteers who are rescuing strangers in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and of young DACA recipients who are fighting for their future in the only country they know and love. Some days, it feels like the work left to do is insurmountable. But if I've learned anything, it's that those are the days we need each other the most. That's one of the reasons we created Onward Together: to support smart, passionate activists who know what needs to be done and could use a little bit of our help to get there. You can read more about one of the groups we're supporting, Run for Something, below. I hope that in learning more about these groups, you find yourself inspired to get in what my friend John Lewis calls "good, necessary trouble." I've also been reading a lot. I was riveted by historian Timothy Snyder's "On Tyranny" and by Elena Ferrante's final Neapolitan novel. Yes, I've enjoyed a few good mystery novels, too. And I've been fortunate enough to see quite a bit of theater -- if you get the chance to see "Come From Away" on Broadway, take it. This fall, I'll be embarking on a book tour of my own -- which means that I'll be able to see many of you while I'm out on the road. Click here to get more information about where and how you can get tickets, and hopefully I'll see you soon. Onward! Hillary Onward Together works to build a brighter future for generations to come by supporting groups that encourage people to organize in their communities or run for office. Because you're an important part of Onward Together, we wanted you to get a chance to know these groups a little bit better. To learn more about Onward Together, click here. The organization: Run for Something The organizers: Amanda Litman, former HFA email director, and Ross Morales Rocketto, veteran campaigner and political operative. The mission: Recruiting and supporting talented, passionate young people who will advocate for progressive values now and for the next 30 years, with the ultimate goal of building a progressive bench. The story: When Amanda and Ross launched Run for Something on Inauguration Day, they thought they'd have to push and push to eventually get even 100 people to learn more about running for local office. Instead, they've recruited more than 11,000 young activists, community leaders, students, educators, small-business owners, and thinkers to sign up to make real change in their own communities. The latest: With the support they've received from Onward Together, Run for Something was able to endorse and support seven young candidates in the Virginia House of Delegates primary elections -- and they've now endorsed 78 amazing young people running for local office in 19 states. Plus, every candidate who meets the basic criteria qualifies for access to Run for Something's mentorship program, which connects campaign experts -- including senior staff from at least three presidential campaigns -- with first-time candidates. The next step: Getting ready for the Virginia House of Delegates election on November 7th. Head to runforsomething.net to learn more.           You’re receiving this email because you’re a member of a team of big-hearted people who are committed to building a fairer, more inclusive America. If you’d like to learn more about Onward Together, you can do so here. If you’d like to opt out of receiving more messages like this one, you can do so here. Know someone who should join this team? Forward them this email!