Archive of Political Emails

Maya Jones · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 8:47 PM

Let's continue to make #GoodTrouble

As we celebrate the legacies of Senator John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian, check out ways you can get involved. Hey John - Today we continue to commemorate the loss of two civil rights heroes. Rest in Power, Congressman John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian. You were both instrumental in…

See More from Maya Jones

Arlington Young Democrats · [email protected]

July 20, 2020 at 12:08 AM

AYD Remembers Rep. John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian

This weekend we lost American heroes Representative John Lewis and Reverend C.T. Vivian. Both Lewis and Vivian were monumental in the civil rights movement’s advancement of racial equity and justice. John- This weekend we lost American heroes Representative John Lewis and Reverend C…

See More from Arlington Young Democrats

Maya Jones · [email protected]

July 6, 2020 at 2:58 PM

Happy Fourth! VOTE for Takis on July 7th!

Let's reflect on Independence Day and exercise our right to VOTE! Hey John - This past weekend we celebrated Independence Day. This year, however, rings a little different in the hearts of many across the United States of America. As a country we face two global pandemics: COVID-19, …

See More from Maya Jones

Maya Jones · [email protected]

June 28, 2020 at 3:03 PM

Pride Month, Stonewall Riots, and Vote for Takis!

History behind Pride and reminder to request absentee ballots by Tuesday, June 30th! Hey John - Thank you to everyone who attended our town hall with Takis Karantonis this past Tuesday. Reminder to request your absentee ballot for the July 7th Special Election to vote for Takis by Jun…

See More from Maya Jones

Ian White · [email protected]

June 23, 2020 at 8:47 PM

We urge you to vote for Democrat Takis Karantonis!

We urge you to vote for Democrat Takis Karantonis for the July 7 Arlington County Board Special Election. Takis is an economist and urban planner with over 25 years of experience. He has worked on teams building international communities (in Switzerland, Germany, the UK, France, and Spain). Since…

See More from Ian White

Maya Jones · [email protected]

June 22, 2020 at 12:03 AM

AYD Celebrates Juneteenth and More!

AYD celebrates Juneteenth and more from the past week! Hey John - Happy Father's Day to all who celebrate! And thank you to everyone who attended our Juneteenth event this past Friday. It was incredible to hear from Delegate Joshua Cole and award winning author Tope Folarin, followed …

See More from Maya Jones

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

June 19, 2020 at 4:11 PM

Juneteenth Celebration of Black Art & Culture

Join us TONIGHT at 6 pm for and AYD and Arlington Dems Celebration of Black Art & Culture! Hey John - "Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, …

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Dan Matthews · [email protected]

June 15, 2020 at 12:47 AM

Rest, Recharge, and Stay Motivated!

Rest and recharge, find ways to sustainably contribute, and keep the momentum going! Hey John - As in previous weeks, we’re all experiencing tumultuous emotions. More and more cases of police brutality against the Black community are coming out and Trump announced further restrictions…

See More from Dan Matthews

Ian White · [email protected]

June 10, 2020 at 9:10 PM

Help out with the Takis Karantonis Campaign!

Join us TONIGHT at 6 pm for AYD Phone Bank for Takis! Hey John - AYD Campaigns Director Ian White here with an exciting opportunity to help our Democratic nominee for the Arlington County Board, Takis Karantonis! Tonight, Wednesday June 10th at 6 pm the Arlington Young Democrats wi…

See More from Ian White

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

June 8, 2020 at 12:04 AM

Keep the Momentum Going!

Rest and recharge, find ways to sustainably contribute, and keep the momentum going! Hey John - This past week has been filled with a vast range of emotions. Anger, frustration, fear, despair, hope, courage, we’ve truly run the gamut. We still grieve the countless Black lives that hav…

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Ian White · [email protected]

June 5, 2020 at 8:07 PM

AYD Campaigns Kickoff TONIGHT

Join us TONIGHT at 7 pm for AYD Phone Bank for Takis Karantonis! Hello there, Arlington has an upcoming special election for County Board on July 7th and we have a fantastic Democratic nominee, Takis Karantonis, to support! Despite Arlington's solid blue tilt, Democrats have lost o…

See More from Ian White

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

June 4, 2020 at 8:02 PM

AYD Resource Guide: CHALLENGE RACIAL INJUSTICE

AYD's Challenge Racial Injustice resource guide has many actionable ways that you can get involved RIGHT NOW! The Arlington Young Democrats are reaching out because the past few weeks have been extremely difficult as we continue to grieve for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Ar…

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

May 31, 2020 at 10:13 PM

AYD Stands Against Systemic Racism and Police Brutality

AYD stands against systemic racism and calls for justice for the victims in the recent cases of police brutality. Hey John - The past few weeks have been filled with terrible loss and pain. George Floyd, an unarmed African American man, was suffocated to death by a white police office…

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

May 26, 2020 at 8:28 PM

REGISTRATION DEADLINE TODAY: Special Election and VAYD Convention

REGISTER TODAY for Special Election and VAYD Convention! Hey John - Final reminder that TODAY--Tuesday, May 26th, 2020--is the deadline to register for the July 7th Arlington County Board Special Election by 11:59 pm online as well as the deadline to register for the Virginia Young De…

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Maya Jones · [email protected]

May 24, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Happy Memorial Day and REGISTER TO VOTE!

Happy Memorial Day! Register/update your registration to vote and check out upcoming events! Hey John - Tomorrow we celebrate Memorial Day. As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, whether virtually or while social distancing, let’s remember those who gave their lives se…

See More from Maya Jones

Maya Jones · [email protected]

May 17, 2020 at 3:23 PM

Color your life with AYD! Check out this week’s events

Add a little color to your week with AYD events! Hey John - We just wanted to update you on what the Arlington Young Dems have been up to! This past week, we watched the new Michelle Obama documentary Becoming via Netflix Party and hosted a town hall on missing middle housing with Cou…

See More from Maya Jones

Maya Jones · [email protected]

May 10, 2020 at 3:27 PM

Happy Mother’s Day to all AYD Moms and Families!

Please join us for the County Board Debate! Hey John - Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there from the Arlington Young Dems! We here at Arlington Young Dems are continuing to explore new ways to engage with our membership and our community by leading the way on how we communi…

See More from Maya Jones

Maya Jones · [email protected]

May 3, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Join us for two amazing events today!

Please join us for the County Board Debate! Hey John - We here at Arlington Young Dems are continuing to explore new ways to engage with our membership and our community by leading the way on how we communicate. This past week, we had our very first virtual general body meeting and re…

See More from Maya Jones

Dan Matthews · [email protected]

April 28, 2020 at 1:54 PM

REMINDER: Arlington School Board Forum Tonight @ 7PM!

We are excited to be hosting a forum along with Arlington Dems before the deadline to request a School Board Caucus ballot on May 7th. Below are instructions on how to request and submit your ballot for the 2020 Arlington Democrats School Board Caucus. Hi John - We are excited to be h…

See More from Dan Matthews

Maya Jones · [email protected]

April 26, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Stay safe and please, despite what the president says, don’t drink bleach.

Seriously, just don't do it. Hey John - We here at the Arlington Young Democrats are exploring new ways to engage with our membership and our community by leading the way on how we communicate. We are humbled by the gratitude and the recognition that we have been given for our hard w…

See More from Maya Jones

Matt Royer · [email protected]

April 20, 2020 at 8:54 PM

Quick Update Regarding Our Townhall with Sen. Ebbin

We just wanted to make sure you got the right information for this event. Hey John- Just wanted to loop back on our town hall that is scheduled for tomorrow with Senator Adam Ebbin. We wanted to make sure you got the correct date and time, which is April 21st at 7PM. We will be st…

See More from Matt Royer

Maya Jones · [email protected]

April 19, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Check out upcoming Arlington Young Dems Events

AYD continues to provide virtual activities to help us stay engaged while we practice social distancing. Check out the cool events that we have to offer! Hey John - The AYD Executive Board continues to work diligently to make sure that our members can stay engaged in the political pro…

See More from Maya Jones

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

April 12, 2020 at 11:27 PM

What’s up next for the Arlington Young Dems?

AYD continues to provide virtual activities to help us stay engaged while we practice social distancing. Check out the cool events that we have to offer! Hey John - The AYD Executive Board continues to work diligently to make sure that our members can stay engaged in the political pro…

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Maya Jones · [email protected]

April 5, 2020 at 4:37 PM

AYD Social Distancing Programming Continues

AYD will be providing you with activities to help you stay socially stimulated while social distancing. Check out the cool events that we have to offer! Hey John - The AYD Executive Board has been working diligently to make sure that our members can still stay engaged in the political…

See More from Maya Jones

Dan Matthews · [email protected]

March 28, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Announcing AYD's Virtual Programming Lineup

Over the course of the next few weeks, AYD will bring you interviews and question and answers sessions from our community’s leaders and issue experts to make sure you are the most informed you can be. We will be broadcasting live on Facebook at the beginning of each week where our guests will give…

See More from Dan Matthews

Maya Jones · [email protected]

March 23, 2020 at 3:01 AM

Happy Social Distancing! Check out how AYD is staying Connected.

Stay safe during COVID-19! Hey John - We at the Arlington Young Democrats are hoping that you and your family are doing well in this time of uncertainty. We realize the gravity of the situation in our country and the health and safety of all our members is important to us, so we want…

See More from Maya Jones

Arlington Young Democrats · [email protected]

March 21, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Important Update from AYD and DAAV

As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread throughout the United States, hate speech and hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders here in the United States has been on the rise. The Arlington Young Democrats and the Democratic Asian Americans of Virginia are standing together …

See More from Arlington Young Democrats

Maya Jones · [email protected]

March 16, 2020 at 12:30 AM

Stay informed about AYD events affected by COVID-19

Important COVID-19 Event modifications enclosed. Hey John - After monitoring COVID-19 closely, the Arlington Young Democrats have chosen to cancel all in-person events though the end of March. AYD will be working on alternatives such as virtual meetings and other ways to get our me…

See More from Maya Jones

Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

March 9, 2020 at 12:30 AM

Happy International Women's Day 2020!

Happy International Women’s Day from AYD! Check out our upcoming events for Women's History month and beyond. Hey John - Happy International Women’s Day from the Arlington Young Dems to the countless amazing, strong, and inspirational women out there! Check out our upcoming events for…

See More from Tenley O'Hara

Maya Jones · [email protected]

March 2, 2020 at 1:47 AM

Super Tuesday is 3/3! More info about voting inside!

Super Tuesday is a great time to have your voice heard. We have included helpful links to help you vote! Also, please reaffirm your AYD membership by Wednesday to prepare for the VAYD convention! Hey John - Super Tuesday is this March 3, 2020 and we want everyone's voices heard in thi…

See More from Maya Jones

Dan Matthews · [email protected]

February 29, 2020 at 1:01 AM

Join us at Blue Victory After Dark!

Hey John - We are just a few weeks away from one of Arlington Young Democrats' most exciting events of the year and we want you there to join in the party! The Blue Victory After Dark Celebration will happen on April 4th from 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm in the Westin Arlington Gateway (Ball…

See More from Dan Matthews

Maya Jones · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 12:23 AM