We’re excited to announce that the Young Democrats of America will be heading to Boise, Idaho for our Spring National Committee Meeting and Conference from April 1st through the 3rd.

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Thank you to everyone who came to YDA BOI this month! This was the first time the Gem State has ever hosted a national Democratic conference and it’s because young people always lead the way. We refuse to count out any state - no matter how red or rigged.

 

We just came back from an incredibly productive meeting in the great city of Boise, Idaho. Delegations from 46 states and territories descended upon the Gem State from April 1-3, fulfilling their duties as National Committee Representatives. And our gracious hosts, the Idaho Young Democrats and their President Kati Durkin, showed us everything this state has to offer and as Kati put it, show that "Idaho is not a lost cause state but a state that has not yet reached its full potential." YDA's delegations were responsible for spending over $61,000, adding to the economy of the city of Boise while they were there. 

 

YDA was joined by the Mayor of Boise Lauren McLean, House Minority Leader Ilana Rubel, Emily Walton, Newcastle City Council Member Paul Charbonneau, Rudy Soto, Idaho Senator Melissa Wintrow, Lt. Gov Candidate Terri Pickens Manweiler, and several members of the Idaho Democratic Party. A host of training sessions were held over the course of the 3 days in Boise, including their first ever narcan training put on by the Central District Health. 

 

In an effort to make National Committee meetings as accessible as possible, we recorded the training sessions and we are excited to share the links with you! Please feel free to share these recordings with your chapters and use them as a resource. We hope to record all the sessions for meetings to come so we can build a strong database of skills that will be available at any time for your members.

 
 

Upcoming Events:

 

 

Updates:

 

Viva Las YDA!

The National Committee officially voted on our 2023 Convention site and it is Las Vegas, Nevada! YDA is so excited to join the Young Democrats of Nevada in the Silver State in the Summer of 2023. Stay tuned for more information on dates as they become available.

 

Your New DNC Reps: Stephanie Campanha Wheaton (NY) & Dunixi Guereca (CA)

Congratulations to our new Democratic National Committee Reps Stephanie Campanha Wheaton and Dunixi Guereca who were voted in by the YDA National Committee. We are looking forward to their representation of our organization in the Democratic party and for their continued work and service to the Young Democrats of America.

 

 

Welcome Young Democrats of Guam!

YDA has officially chartered our very first unit in Guam! We are so happy to be welcoming these passionate Young Democrats into the YDA family and cannot wait to hear what they will bring to the table as they move forward. To learn more, check out their Facebook!

 

Share your story for Pride Month! 

 

We are working on a project to center and share trans voices through Letters to the Editor and Op-Eds during Pride Month. While we want to deal with the effect of the avalanche of anti-Trans legislation, we also want to share the joy and success of the trans community across the country.

 

If you are a trans person interested in sharing your story or want more information please email LGBTQ+ Caucus Vice Chair, Arne Nelson at [email protected]. There will be a trans-led caucusing session to go over the project with no long term commitment required. 

 

Don't Forget Your YDA Merch! 

We officially launched our new store for the Young Democrats of America last month. We know that you have been wanting YDA Merch for a a while and now is your chance.

 

Go to store.yda.org now!

 

 

New National Commitee Representatives 

We also wanted to acknowledge all the new and returning Young Democrats who have joined the National Committee since our last newsletter. Welcome to Al Edrich Labang (GU), Lawrence Alcairo (GU), Whitney Quinley (GU), Emma Fetze (UT), Negeen Sadeghi-Movahed (CA), Chris Hilton (NV), Zane Malas (GA), Samantha Bauman (VA), Idris O'connor (VA), and Dalton Thompson (AR)

 

 

YDA 3rd Vice President Vacancy

With Dunixi Guereca's election as the Democratic National Committee Representative, the role of YDA 3rd Vice President is now vacant. The YDA President will appoint an individual to fill the vacancy. Individuals interested in filling the vacancy until the next National Committee meeting can apply here. Applications are due on April 22nd, 2022.
 

In the News: 

  • WBRC - April 1 - Birmingham mayor calls for gender-neutral single-stall bathrooms at city-owned properties
    • “In keeping with his vision of a more inclusive Birmingham, Mayor Woodfin has prioritized the safety and dignity of our trans and non-binary community and believes that city facilities should be safe, welcoming spaces for all people,” said Josh Coleman who serves as the LGBTQ+ Liaison. “This administration, through the Mayor’s Division of Social Justice and Racial Equity, will continue to educate our employees on the importance of respect for gender identity/expression. It’s important to note that this only applies to single-stall restrooms in city-owned facilities.”
  • Politico - April 10 - Democrats turn to their Gen Z whisperer as youth support wobbles
    • Biden's numbers with young voters took a staggering dive at the end of 2021, dipping lower than any Democratic president in decades.

 

The Young Democrats of America (YDA) is the official youth wing of the Democratic Party of the United States and the oldest partisan youth organization in the country. To help us mobilize the next generation of Democrats, donate anything you can afford right now to YDA.

 
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