Welcome to the New IYD Newsletter

Fellow Young Democrat, in our new newsletter, we want IYD to focus on the one thing that makes IYD great — the people! In the coming months, we look forward to sharing with you the great events, programs, and causes that YD’s are pushing forward to make Indiana a better and more equitable place to live.

Voting: Our Most Sacred Right In The Balance

Before the Indiana General Assembly is HB 1116, a bill designed to suppress the voting rights that Hoosiers have enjoyed for decades. The amended bill would require a voter to say – under the penalty of perjury – that they can’t vote in person on Election Day or during the state’s 28-day early voting period in order to claim on the reasons a voter needs to absentee vote by mail.

The question is why does that matter? Hoosiers should be asking their state legislators why do we, under the constitution of Indiana and the United States, need to provide an excuse to absentee vote when it’s our right to vote? Should we not have the ability to ensure we can cast a ballot in an election and have a say in the direction our state is going?

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IDP Platform Meetings

Indiana Democrats will also begin its biennial tradition of approving a party platform that includes all voices across the state. Check out the upcoming hearing dates and locations are available below.

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Union Made, Union Proud T-Shirts

We are committed to supporting our friends in labor and showing our solidarity in fighting for living wages, safety in the workplace, and the right to organize and bargain for their fair share!

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On This Day In History: NY Council Prohibits Housing Racial Discrimination (1951)

On this day in Black History, New York state and New York City human rights laws include additional protections based on age, citizenship, lawful job or source of income, gender, gender identity, or gender expression, marriage or partnership status, current children or plans to have children in the future, sexual orientation, experience as a survivor of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses and military service, according to N.Y.C. Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

“A democracy cannot thrive where power remains unchecked and justice is reserved for a select few. Ignoring these cries and failing to respond to this movement is simply not an option — for peace cannot exist where justice is not served.” — John Lewis

Happy Birthday to our Fellow Officers!

Director of Chapter Recruitment, Bradley Carrico (Left)

Communications Director, Blake Hesch (Right)

Welcome to our New District Chairs!

District Chair (2nd Congressional), Rose Goyette (Left)

District Chair (3rd Congressional), Sean Johnson (Right)

YDA Boise Meeting

Join Young Democrats of America at their YDA Boise Spring Meeting. The focus of the meeting will be on how to get your voice heard, how to build a coalition, and how to focus on field efforts with an emphasis on rural organizing and flipping districts from red to blue.

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Love is Love Fundraiser

IN Stonewall Democrats will gather at the Indianapolis Fire Fighters Museum in support of Indiana Stonewall Democrats and our mission of supporting, endorsing, and voting for Democratic candidates that share our values.

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What Happens When They See Us

Join MCYD for Black History Month as we discuss voting and what happens when they see us.

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