Kelly Dietrich
@kellyndtc.bsky.social
CEO/Founder of National Democratic Training Committee (traindems.org). Girl Dad. Kansas Jayhawk. Basketball, sci-fi nerd, poker, and history fan. Dog lover.
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
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
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.
traindems.org
October 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
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!
Make sure you are a voter this year!
October 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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!
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. 💙
October 29, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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. 💙
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
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
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.
traindems.org
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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
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?
When are you voting?
Where are you voting?
How are you getting there?
Who are you bringing with you?
October 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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?
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.
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.
October 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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.
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.
Be that person.
October 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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.
Be that person.
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.
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.
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.
traindems.org
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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.
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.
Don't let them cruise to victory. Make them answer questions. Make them sweat. Run for office in 2026.
October 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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.
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.
…they all started by organizing their communities. So should you. Run for office and start building local power.
October 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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.
…they all started by organizing their communities. So should you. Run for office and start building local power.
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
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.
traindemocrats.org
September 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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
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
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
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.
TrainDems.org
September 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
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
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
Don't wing it… we'll teach you the fundamentals for free. 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.
TrainDems.org
September 18, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
Don't wing it… we'll teach you the fundamentals for free. TrainDems.org
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
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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.
substack.com
August 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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
substack.com/home/post/p-...
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.
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.
Breaking News: President Trump moved to fire the official in charge of jobs data, claiming, without evidence, that labor numbers were being “manipulated.”
Trump, Claiming Weak Jobs Numbers Were ‘Manipulated,’ Moves to Fire Labor Official
Economists said ousting the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics could undermine confidence in government economic data.
nyti.ms
August 1, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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.
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 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.
ndtc.me/45qYE9r
Democrats must stay on the cutting edge and understand how AI can help them win.
Course link below! Free for any Democrat.
ndtc.me/45qYE9r
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...
ndtc.me
August 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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.
ndtc.me/45qYE9r
Democrats must stay on the cutting edge and understand how AI can help them win.
Course link below! Free for any Democrat.
ndtc.me/45qYE9r
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.
July 31, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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.
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.
July 31, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
July 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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.
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
www.politico.com/news/2025/07...
Historic moments require historic action.
If you've been waiting for the "right time" to run for office, this is it.
Traindemocrats.org
If you've been waiting for the "right time" to run for office, this is it.
Traindemocrats.org
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.
Traindemocrats.org
July 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Historic moments require historic action.
If you've been waiting for the "right time" to run for office, this is it.
Traindemocrats.org
If you've been waiting for the "right time" to run for office, this is it.
Traindemocrats.org
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.
Traindemocrats.org
I want to tell her that I was on the right side of history and helped train the leaders who saved our democracy.
Traindemocrats.org
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.
Traindemocrats.org
July 24, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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.
Traindemocrats.org
I want to tell her that I was on the right side of history and helped train the leaders who saved our democracy.
Traindemocrats.org
“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.
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.
July 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
“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.
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.
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.
Traindemocrats.org
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.
Traindemocrats.org
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.
Traindemocrats.org
July 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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.
Traindemocrats.org
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.
Traindemocrats.org
On July 17th, there's a day of action to honor the late Congressman John Lewis.
Rep. Lewis always reminded us to get in good, necessary trouble.
Whether that is protesting, volunteering, or running for office, we cannot sit idly by while injustice occurs.
Rep. Lewis always reminded us to get in good, necessary trouble.
Whether that is protesting, volunteering, or running for office, we cannot sit idly by while injustice occurs.
July 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
On July 17th, there's a day of action to honor the late Congressman John Lewis.
Rep. Lewis always reminded us to get in good, necessary trouble.
Whether that is protesting, volunteering, or running for office, we cannot sit idly by while injustice occurs.
Rep. Lewis always reminded us to get in good, necessary trouble.
Whether that is protesting, volunteering, or running for office, we cannot sit idly by while injustice occurs.
How to distract a nation from:
Gutting Medicaid
Giving billionaires a tax break
Ukraine flip flop
Epstein debacle
Whistle blowers at DOJ
And So. Much. More.
Gutting Medicaid
Giving billionaires a tax break
Ukraine flip flop
Epstein debacle
Whistle blowers at DOJ
And So. Much. More.
Breaking News: President Trump announced new 30% tariffs on imports from Mexico and the EU, dashing hopes for deals. The tariffs would begin on August 1. Follow live updates.
Trump Administration Live Updates: President Announces 30% Tariffs on E.U. and Mexico
trib.al
July 12, 2025 at 2:11 PM
How to distract a nation from:
Gutting Medicaid
Giving billionaires a tax break
Ukraine flip flop
Epstein debacle
Whistle blowers at DOJ
And So. Much. More.
Gutting Medicaid
Giving billionaires a tax break
Ukraine flip flop
Epstein debacle
Whistle blowers at DOJ
And So. Much. More.