Maya Jones · [email protected]

September 7, 2020 at 3:25 PM

Labor Day and Gold Card Events!

Happy Labor Day! Check out our upcoming events and volunteer opportunities! Hey John -  Happy Labor Day! Workers rights are important and we have unions to thank for the weekend, the forty hour work week, paid time off, and much more! Virginia, however, is currently ranked #51 for work…

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  Dan Matthews · [email protected]

August 29, 2020 at 12:06 AM

Deadline Tonight: Apply to be an AYD Field Organizer

Apply by by 11:59pm. Apply now to become a PAID AYD Field Organizer! Hey John - This is the most important election of our lifetime and AYD is doing everything we can to ensure that we elect Democrats from the school board to the state house to the White House! We’re working as …

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

August 24, 2020 at 12:54 AM

Join AYD at the March on Washington!

Let's march on Washington this Friday, August 28th! Hey John - We now officially have our Democratic ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for 2020! Thank you to everyone who came out to our virtual DNC watch party and the VAYD phone banks this past week. We hope to see you at the Mar…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

August 17, 2020 at 12:47 AM

It's a good week to nominate a President and save the Post Office!

It's DNC Week! Check out our events! Hey John - It is Democratic National Committee Convention week! Check out our upcoming events and action items below.   Upcoming AYD Events  AYD “DN-C U this Weekend” Watch Party | August 20th, 8pm - 11pm VAYD Weekend of Action Supporting …

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

August 10, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Check out our upcoming events!

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Weekend of Action events in honor of Representative John Lewis! Check out our other upcoming events and action items below. Hey John - Thank you to everyone who participated in our Weekend of Action events in honor of Representative John …

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

August 3, 2020 at 12:57 AM

Tributes to Rep. John Lewis this Weekend

Come out and support our tribute events to Rep. John Lewis Aug. 7 -10! Hey John - Thank you to everyone who came out for our virtual Election 2020 Pump up this past week, we’re very excited to work with all of you this 2020 Election Season! We hope you’ll join us later this week for a…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

July 27, 2020 at 12:08 AM

100 Days until Election Day!

Find out how YOU can help elect Democrats! Hey John - We have 100 days until Election Day! Get ready for November 3rd, 2020 by attending our 2020 Election Pump Up this Tuesday, July 28th at 7pm to find out about our 2020 campaign targets, how to campaign virtually in the time of COVI…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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, …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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 …

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  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…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

February 24, 2020 at 12:23 AM

[AYD Weekly Newsletter] Super Tuesday is coming up but you can still get involved...

Upcoming AYD Events Black Leadership Forum | Feb. 25, 7pm - 9pm | NRECA, (4301 Wilson Blvd) Challenging Racism | Feb. 29, 11am-  1:30pm | Arlington Mill Community Center (909 S Dinwiddie St, Room 404) Super Tuesday Voting | Mar. 3, 6am - 7pm | Your regular polling place  Super Tu…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

February 17, 2020 at 12:44 AM

Love to get involved - Check out AYD's Newsletter

Love to get involved - Check out AYD's Newsletter View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: AYD For the Love of Democracy Social Hour Wednesday, February 19, 2020 | Th…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

February 10, 2020 at 12:44 AM

Feel the Love and Register to Vote

Feel the Love and Register to Vote View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: Virginia Voter Registration Deadline Monday, February 10th, 2020 |  Online / 2100 Clarendo…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

February 3, 2020 at 7:10 PM

AYD Celebrates Black History Month

AYD Celebrates Black History Month View this email in your browser View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: Arlington Democrats Meeting with vote for 8th CD Committee Monday, February 5th, 2020 | Dr…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

January 28, 2020 at 1:59 PM

Happy Lunar New Year from AYD!

Happy Lunar New Year from AYD! View this email in your browser View this email in your browser As the first zodiac animal, the Rat symbolizes fertility and fortune in Chinese culture. Let us begin the new zo…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

January 21, 2020 at 6:46 PM

Join our Social Hour at Spider Kelly's Tonight!

Join our Social Hour at Spider Kelly's Tonight! View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: AYD Social Hour Monday, January 21, 2020 at 6:30pm | Spider Kelley's Repeal Right to Work Lobby in Richmond Monday, Jan 27th, 2020 | R…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

January 15, 2020 at 10:04 PM

Reminder: First Monthly Meeting Tonight!

Reminder: First Monthly Meeting Tonight! View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: Caucus Formation Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7pm | NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203) VAYD's 2020 Lobby Day M…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

January 8, 2020 at 12:22 AM

Jump into Formation

Jump into Formation View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: Arlington Democrats Reorganization Meeting & Leadership Election January 8, 2020 at 7pm | NRECA (4301 Wilson Blvd Arlington, VA 22203) DPVA's Virg…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

January 1, 2020 at 10:29 PM

New Year, New Decade, New Events!

New Year, New Decade, New Events! View this email in your browser Happy New Year John, As we begin 2020, we are so full of hope for all that we can accomplish together.  During 2019, we finished what we started in 2017…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

December 24, 2019 at 8:28 PM

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays! View this email in your browser Upcoming Events:   The Arlington Democrats leadership election is coming up, and anyone who would like to vote (including YD members) must register by THIS FRIDAY December 27 in order …

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

December 10, 2019 at 2:33 PM

Join us for Wreath Laying and Holiday Brunch THIS SATURDAY!

Join us for Wreath Laying and Holiday Brunch THIS SATURDAY! View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: December 14: AYD Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery (meet at Rosslyn Metro Station @ 7:15am) December 14: AYD Ho…

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  Arlington Young Dems · [email protected]

December 3, 2019 at 2:29 PM

Buy your tickets now for AYD's Holiday Brunch!

Buy your tickets now for AYD's Holiday Brunch! We'll be celebrating at William Jeffries Tavern on December 14. View this email in your browser Upcoming Events: December 4: Arlington Dems Monthly Meeting- Holiday Potluck Party (NRE…

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