The Children's Campaign That Doesn't Ask for Endorsements or Money

Hello Everyone!This conversation was exactly what I needed when I needed it. Honestly, with everything that’s going on, I don’t even remember how I came into contact with Elldwnia English. I’ve been just scrambling to get as much attention for as many progressive challengers as I can. I’ve also been inviting my fellow creators onto these interviews. My plan is that those creators will then go on to interview other candidates, and we’ll grow exponentially.Nothing scares the establishment more than voter engagement in the primaries.For this discussion, I invited my good friend Natasha K.. We found Elldwnia to be absolutely amazing. Her primary focus is to help children and the disabled because these are the groups that are hit hardest by the cruelty of this Republican regime, and they are often overlooked. Well, they’re not overlooked by Elldwnia.But here’s where it gets amazing. Elldwnia is running a children’s campaign. It’s all volunteer. She doesn’t take donations. She doesn’t accept endorsements. She does everything exactly the opposite of the status quo.As Natasha and I talked to her, we realized the power of this movement. Elldwnia is demonstrating with her actions that running for office doesn’t require money. It doesn’t require privilege. It doesn’t require power. All it requires is the courage and tenacity to act. Beyond that, she’s teaching this lesson to the people who most need to hear it: OUR KIDS! She’s effectively being a mentor and demonstrating through guidance and action how young people can seize their power.This was my last interview of the day and I was exhausted. I’ve been exhausted for the last two years. But I felt empowered after talking to Elldwnia. I love this story. I love her example. Every time I interview a progressive candidate, I’m surprised and amazed.My faith in humanity is restored.Elldwnia represents the kind of government we could have. She embodies the promise of a better future. Let’s make it happen!You can follow her here:Her website is here. Thank you NeuroDivergent Hodgepodge, John Liccione, Margaret Williams, MS, ACC, Nick G, A Dude On The Couch, Donna Dupont, and many others for tuning into my live video with Natasha K. and Elldwnia English! Join me for my next live video in the app.You all make this newsletter happen! Thanks for your sponsorship! I have payment tiers starting at as little as twenty dollars a year.Upgrade at 30% offUpgrade at 40% offUpgrade at 50% offUpgrade at 60% offI’m so happy you’re here, and I’m looking forward to sharing more thoughts with you tomorrow.My CoSchedule referral linkHere’s my referral link to my preferred headline analyzer tool. If you sign up through this, it’s another way to support this newsletter (thank you).I'd Rather Be Writing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to I'd Rather Be Writing at walterrhein.substack.com/subscribe