Jason — which came first, the chicken or the egg?
If young progressives don’t see people who share their lived experiences in positions of power, they don't think running for office is even possible. But to get those leaders elected in the first place, they have to overcome a political system that is heavily rigged toward the older, wealthy, and well-connected.
Why is this happening? Because the political establishment isn’t built for young, working-class organizers who don’t magically have access to million-dollar donor networks and elite campaign consultants.
Without that early money and solid advice, incredible potential leaders never get off the sidelines. And that is exactly how the cycle repeats itself.
That is precisely why we launched Leaders We Deserve. We are here to smash those barriers by providing young candidates with the exact tools the establishment denies them: direct campaign support, strategic advice, and the early grassroots funding needed to scale a winning operation.
Our goal isn't "young people versus old people" — it’s about increasing actual representation and removing the massive financial barriers that keep our generation locked out of the rooms where decisions are made.
If you’re with us, will you pitch in $5 to support this crucial mission?
We already know this works, Jason.
Just look at Zohran Mamdani in New York. When he stepped up to run, the establishment didn't think it was possible. But he broke through, won his race, and completely shattered the illusion of what a politician is supposed to look like.
Because Zohran showed what was possible, he changed the entire political landscape. Now, look at New York — there is a whole wave of young progressives running for office simply because they finally saw someone like themselves win. In office, those young leaders will be a voice for young Americans on the issues that affect them most — housing, education, climate change, gun control, jobs. And seeing their elected officials actually fighting for the needs of their generation will inspire more young people to vote and run for office. That is the kind of generational change Leaders We Deserve is here to inspire.
And we’re playing the long game here. Winning one race won't magically fix systemic problems overnight, but building a sustainable pipeline of young, inspired leaders will shift the trajectory of this nation for the next decade.
We treat our supporters as true partners in this mission, not just a source of cash. We don't rely on corporate special interests — we only have this grassroots team.
Can you pitch in $5 now to back the next generation of leaders?
Thank you,
David Hogg
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