Amanda Litman
@amandalitman.bsky.social
Co-founder & President of @runforsomething.net & RFS Civics / Writer x2: http://runforsomething.net/book & WHEN WE'RE IN CHARGE, out now at whenwereincharge.com / Mom, also x2
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Amanda Litman
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WHEN WE’RE IN CHARGE is now out!!
Based on a decade+ of experience + 100s of interviews, I wrote a practical guidebook for millennials and gen Z on how to be an effective leader without being an asshole.
whenwereincharge.com
Based on a decade+ of experience + 100s of interviews, I wrote a practical guidebook for millennials and gen Z on how to be an effective leader without being an asshole.
whenwereincharge.com
This is an excellent two-part overview of one of the problems of politics that those who don't do this professionally don't see - our failure to fund sustained political work means there aren't career ladders for operatives.
Part 1: open.substack.com/pub/vendortr...
Part 1: open.substack.com/pub/vendortr...
Nobody Wants This
Part I
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
This is an excellent two-part overview of one of the problems of politics that those who don't do this professionally don't see - our failure to fund sustained political work means there aren't career ladders for operatives.
Part 1: open.substack.com/pub/vendortr...
Part 1: open.substack.com/pub/vendortr...
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And, you can also change the narrative yourself, by leading the public. Public pressure absolutely moves politicians. Sitting around waiting for others to take this seriously is failing. Making something the story and making the public care about it is the job of a politician.
IMO the argument is that you can make things into big enough deals that it matters. Khanna found Massey and found survivors and made the Epstein Files the gigantic story it should be. Only then did establishment Dems come along. You can, in fact, make things into big hairy deals if you do it right.
if you want the Senate to do something, Senate Republicans must do something.
People are dunking on this but I'm not really sure what plays Schumer has other than to try to peel off Rs.
People are dunking on this but I'm not really sure what plays Schumer has other than to try to peel off Rs.
January 6, 2026 at 1:45 AM
And, you can also change the narrative yourself, by leading the public. Public pressure absolutely moves politicians. Sitting around waiting for others to take this seriously is failing. Making something the story and making the public care about it is the job of a politician.
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Amid the chaos, here’s what progress looks like. RFS alumni Jayden Williams and Akbar Ali, both in their 20s, were elected last year and are now in office 🎉
This isn’t symbolism. It’s young leaders governing, shaping policy, and building real power one office at a time.
This isn’t symbolism. It’s young leaders governing, shaping policy, and building real power one office at a time.
January 5, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Amid the chaos, here’s what progress looks like. RFS alumni Jayden Williams and Akbar Ali, both in their 20s, were elected last year and are now in office 🎉
This isn’t symbolism. It’s young leaders governing, shaping policy, and building real power one office at a time.
This isn’t symbolism. It’s young leaders governing, shaping policy, and building real power one office at a time.
The 20 minutes of quiet to drink my coffee this morning were pure bliss.
we need a hangover day for parent recovery after the holidays, nobody should have to do work until they've had a day of peace and quiet at home
January 5, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The 20 minutes of quiet to drink my coffee this morning were pure bliss.
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January 5, 2026 at 12:58 PM
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“The theme that we have seen this year, different from years past, is ‘I’m done waiting around. I’m sick of being told it’s not my turn,’” @amandalitman.bsky.social tells @politico.com.
When they go low, we go viral
Millennial and Gen Z Democrats are running on something their predecessors can’t quite figure out — the social media algorithm.
www.politico.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM
“The theme that we have seen this year, different from years past, is ‘I’m done waiting around. I’m sick of being told it’s not my turn,’” @amandalitman.bsky.social tells @politico.com.
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A true & earnest thing: Despite the fact that I live & breathe politics professionally, voted in two elections, subscribe to lots of media, engage in political discourse, and gave to campaigns, I think our weekly dinners may have been my most meaningful political act of the year.
In my personal newsletter: A look back at our 2025 resolution to host dinner every single Saturday.
Great news: We did it! amandalitman.substack.com/p/our-year-o...
Great news: We did it! amandalitman.substack.com/p/our-year-o...
Our year of Saturday dinners
Reporting back on our 2025 resolution and details on what we'll do for 2026
amandalitman.substack.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
A true & earnest thing: Despite the fact that I live & breathe politics professionally, voted in two elections, subscribe to lots of media, engage in political discourse, and gave to campaigns, I think our weekly dinners may have been my most meaningful political act of the year.
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Lily Franklin kept it real: Young people want to run, they just don’t always know where to start. RFS backed her in both of her campaigns so she could focus on leading, not guessing. If you’re ready to make moves but need the infrastructure, we’ve got you.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Lily Franklin kept it real: Young people want to run, they just don’t always know where to start. RFS backed her in both of her campaigns so she could focus on leading, not guessing. If you’re ready to make moves but need the infrastructure, we’ve got you.
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The housing shortage is a central driver of inequality, displacement, and economic insecurity in Wake County. I’m proud to have championed zoning reform in Raleigh. It’s great to see Mayor Zohran adopt an abundance and reform agenda. It’s not progressive to oppose new housing.
On his first day, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed two executive orders aimed at accelerating housing production;
1) Land Inventory Fast Track to identify city-owned sites for housing.
2) Streamlining task force to cut permitting and bureaucratic barriers slowing construction.
1) Land Inventory Fast Track to identify city-owned sites for housing.
2) Streamlining task force to cut permitting and bureaucratic barriers slowing construction.
January 2, 2026 at 4:52 AM
The housing shortage is a central driver of inequality, displacement, and economic insecurity in Wake County. I’m proud to have championed zoning reform in Raleigh. It’s great to see Mayor Zohran adopt an abundance and reform agenda. It’s not progressive to oppose new housing.
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Despite what we are often told, this line from Mamdani’s inauguration speech is what true pragmatism actually looks like:
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
January 1, 2026 at 10:03 PM
Despite what we are often told, this line from Mamdani’s inauguration speech is what true pragmatism actually looks like:
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
“Beginning today, we will govern expansively and audaciously. We may not always succeed. But never will we be accused of lacking the courage to try.”
Watching Zohran speak and phew! Believing better things are possible is fundamental to my politics and I’m okay if that’s cheesy.
January 1, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Watching Zohran speak and phew! Believing better things are possible is fundamental to my politics and I’m okay if that’s cheesy.
Watching her speak at Mamdani’s inauguration and once again I believe: If AOC wants to be president one day, she will be.
January 1, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Watching her speak at Mamdani’s inauguration and once again I believe: If AOC wants to be president one day, she will be.
I’ll be on @msnownews.bsky.social from 1-2 as they dip in and out of the Mamdani inauguration - I’m not hungover but I did enjoy the screams of a 3 year old before 8am today so, I feel similarly drained!
January 1, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I’ll be on @msnownews.bsky.social from 1-2 as they dip in and out of the Mamdani inauguration - I’m not hungover but I did enjoy the screams of a 3 year old before 8am today so, I feel similarly drained!
Rise & shine, 2026 is the year millennials take charge.
January 1, 2026 at 12:33 PM
Rise & shine, 2026 is the year millennials take charge.
Excited to wake up tomorrow in Mayor Mamdani’s New York. 🍎🗽
January 1, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Excited to wake up tomorrow in Mayor Mamdani’s New York. 🍎🗽
A quick recap of our incredible year building the future we want. 😎
December 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
A quick recap of our incredible year building the future we want. 😎
Hey uh NY medicine people who know more than I do, quick Q: Mount Sinai and Blue Cross Blue Shield are gonna come to an agreement, right?
December 31, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Hey uh NY medicine people who know more than I do, quick Q: Mount Sinai and Blue Cross Blue Shield are gonna come to an agreement, right?
On the last day of 2025, help win in 2026. Chip in to @runforsomething.net and support the ~250k people who've signed up to run for office as they get onto the ballot in a moment when we have the chance to win big in lots of unexpected places. secure.actblue.com/donate/20251...
Give Now Before 12/31: All Gifts Matched!
Let's elect young progressives!
secure.actblue.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
On the last day of 2025, help win in 2026. Chip in to @runforsomething.net and support the ~250k people who've signed up to run for office as they get onto the ballot in a moment when we have the chance to win big in lots of unexpected places. secure.actblue.com/donate/20251...
My 2026 resolution is to do it afraid. amandalitman.substack.com/p/hot-take-i...
Hot take: I love setting New Years resolutions
I am an eldest daughter -- sorry not sorry!
amandalitman.substack.com
December 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
My 2026 resolution is to do it afraid. amandalitman.substack.com/p/hot-take-i...
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RFS alum and Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow pulled up to our last staff meeting of the year and reminded us why this work matters.
Local power. Real impact. Built to last.
Local power. Real impact. Built to last.
December 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
RFS alum and Michigan Senator Mallory McMorrow pulled up to our last staff meeting of the year and reminded us why this work matters.
Local power. Real impact. Built to last.
Local power. Real impact. Built to last.
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MOST ENCOURAGING
This interview with Run for Something's @amandalitman.bsky.social left us more hopeful for the future of the United States than anything else we took on this year
open.spotify.com/episode/1D12...
This interview with Run for Something's @amandalitman.bsky.social left us more hopeful for the future of the United States than anything else we took on this year
open.spotify.com/episode/1D12...
'Run for Something' Is Stronger Than Ever. We're Going to Need It.
open.spotify.com
December 30, 2025 at 3:32 AM
MOST ENCOURAGING
This interview with Run for Something's @amandalitman.bsky.social left us more hopeful for the future of the United States than anything else we took on this year
open.spotify.com/episode/1D12...
This interview with Run for Something's @amandalitman.bsky.social left us more hopeful for the future of the United States than anything else we took on this year
open.spotify.com/episode/1D12...
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I regret to inform you that I have started blogging again.
First up, the books I read, from parenting (T-12 days to due date!) to Star Wars, with recurring themes from @amandalitman.bsky.social and @emilystjams.bsky.social
bsk.education/posts/2025-b...
First up, the books I read, from parenting (T-12 days to due date!) to Star Wars, with recurring themes from @amandalitman.bsky.social and @emilystjams.bsky.social
bsk.education/posts/2025-b...
December 29, 2025 at 8:32 PM
I regret to inform you that I have started blogging again.
First up, the books I read, from parenting (T-12 days to due date!) to Star Wars, with recurring themes from @amandalitman.bsky.social and @emilystjams.bsky.social
bsk.education/posts/2025-b...
First up, the books I read, from parenting (T-12 days to due date!) to Star Wars, with recurring themes from @amandalitman.bsky.social and @emilystjams.bsky.social
bsk.education/posts/2025-b...
The last @runforsomething.net feel-good update of 2025: What you made possible. rfsfeelgoodupdates.substack.com/p/rfs-feel-g...
RFS feel-good update (12/29): Thanks ❤️
Hope you're proud of what we did together in 2025
rfsfeelgoodupdates.substack.com
December 29, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The last @runforsomething.net feel-good update of 2025: What you made possible. rfsfeelgoodupdates.substack.com/p/rfs-feel-g...
All of this. Why @runforsomething.net’s work matters, in a nutshell!
The only thing I’m confident in saying is that candidate quality—authenticity, real values, charisma, communication skills—matters more than ever. Also think/hope we’ll see more local and in-person organizing, including to meet people’s material needs and rebuild missing or broken community.
December 29, 2025 at 12:08 PM
All of this. Why @runforsomething.net’s work matters, in a nutshell!
Someone could write a truly terrifying horror movie about potty training.
December 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Someone could write a truly terrifying horror movie about potty training.