ROLLING UP OUR SLEEVES AND RUNNING DOWN THE MIDDLE
Tired of the shouting. RDM is Ready to Get to Work. No Outrage, no team jerseys. Just Americans ready to move past the shouters, shockers, extremes, and big money. We are bringing together Americans demanding their government works for them.
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Research-backed pieces on ways to improve our political climate and solve big problems. Free from spin, fair and action oriented.
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The kids can play. One-minute videos that cut through the noise, break down issues, and use social media for good.
Watch the Minute ›RDM positions on supporting our democracy and Americans
No hedging, no nonsense, no yelling. Just the facts, civility, and real solutions
The system is not working for you. Let’s change that.
RDM offers solutions not rhetoric
Immigration Reform
Immigration reform should not be used to score political points. Immigration policy and enforcement have a very real impact on people, communities, and our economy. Run Down the Middle has seen the solutions.
Campaign Finance
Big money in politics is hurting our democracy. Corporate spending, dark money, and a lack of transparency allow destructive advertising with no accountability. It makes politicians beholden to special interests. More money, more problems in politics. Run Down the Middle and put people over big money and donors.
More money, more problems: dark money in 2026.
Disinformation & Civility
Social media is using deception and algorithms to drive us apart. Bots and trolls manipulate users. AI poses new challenges to our safety, workforce, and youth. People matter more than technology company’s profits.
Turn down the outrage. Turn up the facts.
Environmental Sustainability and Innovation
Choosing between environmental protections and economic prosperity is a false choice. We can have a great economy and protect our environment for future generations. The solutions are there!
Restoring our Democracy
Politicians and high rollers have been eroding our democratic process. The results have been devastating, polarizing, and eroding confidence in our democracy. Gerrymandering and over-the-top political spending have not only muted our voices but driven a wedge right through our electorate. Run Down the Middle and explore our solutions!
Artificial Intelligence
How are we going to regulate artificial intelligence? How can we put badly needed guardrails around this rapidly developing technology while also fostering innovation? Then there are the issues of job displacement and the challenges young people will face getting jobs because of AI. Data centers are front page news as well.
The RDM Minute
Transparency and accountability. The RDM minute breaks down a topic in about 60 seconds so you can get engaged. New every week on all forms of social media and right here on our website!
Conversations should be between two real people!
Empowering the Middle 1:34You deserve to know who is paying to change your opinion!
Solutions 1:30Voting shouldn’t be limited by party lines!
Analysis 1:05Dark Money is Ruining Politics
Solutions 1:22Politicians shouldn’t choose their voters!
Empowering the Middle 1:08Representation for all people
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We are an independent, media and engagement platform that will fight back against polarization, and fight for real solutions that will improve the lives of Americans. Not red, not blue, Rigorous.
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Elliot Richardson is a small business advocate and the founder of Run Down the Middle. He built RDM for people who are tired of being shouted at by both sides.
Built coalitions and mobilized stakeholders in small business advocacy before RDM. Studying Critical Identity Studies and Transformational Advocacy at Beloit College.
Produces RDM's video and runs its social channels. Political science at DePaul, and convinced most of this is solvable with common sense.
Economics and political science out of DePaul University, from Austin, Texas. Passionate about responsive and functional government. Believes that Run Down the Middle is the voice that advocates for a government For the People, By the People.
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