Hey John -

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Earth Day Trivia Night! We had a great time and learned a lot about various environmental trivia from around the world to right here in Arlington. Also, don’t forget to join us this Tuesday, April 27th at 7pm for our Green New Deal Forum!

In addition, if you did not see the latest fireside chat email from AYD President Matt Royer, or our statement last week regarding the trial of George Floyd’s murderer, I encourage you to read them. Though we are very encouraged by the accountability of the verdict in this case, the several publicized instances of police brutality that occurred before, during, and at present demonstrate that there is still work to be done and we must not get complacent.

Check out more upcoming events below:

AYD Green New Deal Forum

Join us for our Green New Deal Forum on Tuesday, April 27th at 7 pm via Zoom! Before the forum, we will be hearing from Virginia primary candidates Lee Carter (Governor), Mark Levine (Lt. Governor), and Andria McClellan (Lt. Governor). Our speakers for the GND Forum will be Lee Williams, Green Deal Co-Chair, Joshua Cole, Delegate of VA District 28, and Matt Royer, AYD President, Virginia Justice Dems Co-Chair, and Green New Deal Labor Lead. We hope to see you there!

REGISTER HERE

Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected].

May Day PRO Act Rally in Old Town Alexandria

Join us for this must-attend rally for the PRO Act on Saturday, May 1st at 11:30 am! The most pro-union legislation since the 1930s is closer than ever to becoming the law of the land. We need to make sure Senator Mark Warner becomes a co-sponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. The PRO Act is historic legislation that will put power in the hands of workers and reverse decades of legislation meant to crush unions. The bill will completely change labor law as we know it and shift power away from CEOs to workers.

President Biden, Senator Bernie Sanders, and even Senator Joe Manchin have announced support for the PRO Act. Senator Warner is one of only three Democratic Senators who has not yet co-sponsored this transformative legislation. The PRO Act has already passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support. We need to make sure that Senator Warner becomes a PRO Act co-sponsor. Join us and invite your friends!

Event Sponsors: The Communications Workers of America, Our Revolution, Democratic Socialists of America, Virginia Justice Democrats, Arlington Young Democrats, Arlington Democratic Labor Caucus, Alexandria Democratic Labor Caucus

Nearest Metro Station King Street - Old Town is a 1.2 mile walk There's on street parking. Parking lots are 2-3 blocks away on Union Street. This is a live in-person event. We will be practicing social distancing. Make sure to wear a mask at all times and keep 6 feet from your neighbor.

If your organization wants to become a co-sponsor, please email [email protected].

AYD Arlington County Board + School Board Primary Debates

Arlington Young Dems will be hosting debates for Arlington County Board and Arlington County School Board on Sunday, May 9th from 6pm-8pm via Zoom. This event will also be broadcasted to Facebook Live and later posted to YouTube for posterity.

Primary candidates for County Board:

-Hon. Takis Karantonis
-Chanda Choun

Primary candidates for School Board:

-Mary Kadera
-Miranda Turner

REGISTER HERE

You can also submit questions for the candidates beforehand here.

Questions? Email AYD President Matt Royer at [email protected].

All Virginia residents over 16 are now eligible for the vaccine! If you have not yet registered, you should do so through Vaccinate Virginia, the Virginia Department of Health system for registration.

Arlington Young Democrats

Arlington Young Dems
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Arlington, VA 22202
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