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Fellow Young Democrat, it’s your monthly Young Dems News:

It’s Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

2022 General Endorsement Application is Now Live

The 2022 is the most important election in our lifetime! We are supporting the young leaders and change makers who flipping seats, pushing Democratic margins, and showing up for Hoosiers.

This year’s elections provide a renewed chance to advance the Hoosier state and champion the principles that the Democratic Party was built on. With such a consequential election, IYD is ready to jump in the fight and turn Indiana blue!.

Read about the benefits of being a supported or endorsed candidate and apply for our endorsement today!

How Abortion Is Sundering Amy Coney Barrett’s Hometown

IYD President, Arielle Brandy was quoted in Politico Magazine on July 10th after the disastrous decision to overturn Roe v. Wade was announced by the Supreme Court last month. Read the quote from Arielle below:

“It’s disappointing to see a woman not wanting to stand up for women,” said Arielle Brandy, 32, a mother of two daughters and a board member of the local Planned Parenthood chapter. “I understand that her job as a justice is to kind of separate personal feelings from obviously law and legislation, but a lot of the things that she has given opinions on or overruled are not reflective of our city.”

Hamilton County Democrats to rally at Statehouse for pro-choice rights

Elected officials and candidates running for office representing Hamilton County are encouraging Hoosiers to voice their support for pro-choice rights when the state Legislature convenes for a special session later this month.

More than 75 people turned out in solidarity July 2 during a rally organized by the Hamilton County Democratic Party inside Holy Family Episcopal Church in Fishers that featured candidates running for state and federal offices. The event was designed to create an atmosphere for individuals who are concerned about issues to be addressed during the special session scheduled for July 25, said Dayna Colbert, Hamilton County Democratic Party chair.

“We want to bring people together who also feel that way to have that choice and give them the tools to move forward and carry that message on,” Colbert said.

Dyna Martinez named IYD Executive Director

IYD Statement on Roe Reversal

The DNC is launching a youth training series to prepare you with the skills and resources to organize your community ahead of the midterms!

Join them on Wednesdays from 7-8 PM ET/4-5 PM PT! Sessions will deep dive into the building blocks of organizing and youth contact strategies.

Training Sessions:

Wednesday, July 13: Organizing to Win

Wednesday, July 27: Digital and Relational Organizing

Wednesday, August 10: Campus Training

Wednesday, August 17: Voter Registration Training

Wednesday, August 24: Beyond the Campus Training