Matt Royer · [email protected]

January 29, 2021 at 9:50 PM

AYD Friday Fireside Chat: Legislation, Filibusters, and Statehoods, oh my

First and foremost: I want to say that we had an incredible first meeting of the year. We had over 50 people join, including 18 new members who were ready to hit the ground running on our policy goals. Not bad for an off-year. But speaking of policy: we’re in the midst of 2 massively important mom…

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  Adam Chaikof · [email protected]

January 27, 2021 at 12:34 PM

AYD Caucus Chair Applications now open!

Hello John,  Arlington Young Dems had a very successful first monthly meeting of 2021! We had over 50 people attend and many members express interest in becoming one of our caucus chairs. As a reminder our caucuses are as follows:  - Arts, Culture, & Entertainment - Civil Rights &…

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  Matt Royer · [email protected]

January 26, 2021 at 2:34 PM

See you all tonight (01/26) @ 7PM!

Hey John -  I just wanted to remind you that we are having our first meeting of the new year tonight at 7PM!  AYD January 2021 Meeting Join us tonight: Tuesday, January 26th at 7pm via Zoom for our first general body meeting of 2021! REGISTER HERE For th…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

January 25, 2021 at 2:06 PM

Congratulations Mr. President and Madame Vice President!

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us on Inauguration Day! Don't forget to join us for our first monthly meeting of 2021! Hey John - Thank you to everyone who joined AYD and Arlington Dems for our virtual gala on Inauguration Day to celebrate the swearing in of President Joe Bid…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

January 18, 2021 at 1:54 AM

Remembering and Honoring MLK; Lobby Day; Inauguration 2021

Let us remember and honor the legacy of MLK; How to get involved in MLK Day of Service, Lobby Day, and virtual Inauguration Day events Hey John - This Monday, we celebrate and honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s life and legacy as a leader of the civil rights movement. Dr. King ch…

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  Matt Royer · [email protected]

January 15, 2021 at 10:04 PM

Introducing Friday Fireside Chats

In an effort to keep everyone informed this year, I am introducing the President’s Friday Fireside Chats. Much like during the time of FDR, we are facing times of uncertainty and crisis but as I have said before, we are the leaders we are waiting for to help us through them. I want to make sure th…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

January 11, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Let’s get work done in 2021

Inauguration Day, Lobby Day, and much more! Hey John - 2021 has just begun and it already feels like we've been tossed in the deep end. The attack on the US Capitol and subsequent fallout revealed once again that there is still much to be done, we as a nation are divided, and that thes…

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  Matt Royer · [email protected]

January 7, 2021 at 12:58 AM

AYD Condemns Insurrection at US Capitol

The Arlington Young Democrats condemn the domestic terrorist insurrection we witnessed at the US Capitol today. This was and continues to be a coup attempt incited by outgoing President Donald Trump. Members of Congress and political leaders who have entertained these radical groups a…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

December 29, 2020 at 1:58 AM

Volunteer for Georgia Dems!

Help out in the Warnock and Ossoff runoffs! Hey John - We hope you all are enjoying the holiday season and if you have any time these next few days, consider volunteering for the races down in Georgia! Both runoffs are January 5th and every bit of effort counts. Volunteer for Geo…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

December 23, 2020 at 2:00 AM

Happy Holidays from AYD!

Donate, volunteer, and spread some cheer this holiday season! Hey John - Happy holidays from the Arlington Young Dems! Thank you to everyone who came out to our annual AYD Holiday Brunch. We'd like to give special thanks to our guest speakers Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, Del. Elizabeth …

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

December 19, 2020 at 1:48 AM

Help out in the Georgia runoffs!

Check out opportunities to contact voters between now and January 5th! Hey John - Looking for ways to help out in the Senate runoffs for Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff down in Georgia? Check out this opportunity after our Holiday Brunch this Saturday, December 19th, starting at…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

December 14, 2020 at 5:14 PM

Meet the AYD 2021 E-Board! Last chance to vote for EOY Awards!

Cast your vote, RSVP for our Holiday Brunch, and volunteer for Georgia Dems! Hey John - Congratulations again to our 2021 AYD Executive Board! We now have all of our elected and appointed positions filled and are excited to work together and take on whatever this year throws our way. …

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  Arlington Young Democrats · [email protected]

December 9, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Welcome Our Appointed Board Members! Vote for EOY Awards!

Vote for our annual awards before Dec 14! Hello John! We want to first send a big congratulations to our newly appointed members of the board! Finance Director: Henry Watkins Publicity Director: Joshua Griset Programming Director: Colleen Moore Digital Director: Jessica Du Bois Recru…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

December 7, 2020 at 2:04 AM

RSVP for AYD's Holiday Brunch!

Nominations for our annual awards are due Dec. 7th! Hello John! Join us Saturday, December 19th at 11am via Zoom for our annual AYD Holiday Brunch! While we are unable to meet for brunch at one of Arlington's local establishments this year, we encourage all of those who choose to att…

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  Matt Royer, President - Elect · [email protected]

December 3, 2020 at 8:47 PM

REMINDER: Apps for Appointments due 12/04 by EOD!

You have until tomorrow night at 11:59PM to apply to be on the AYD Board! Hey John! Just a friendly reminder that we are accepting applications for the appointed positions before tomorrow, 12/04 at 11:59 PM! These positions are appointed to the Executive Board by the President, Vice …

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  Matt Royer, President - Elect · [email protected]

November 30, 2020 at 12:36 AM

Apply for our 2021 E-Board Appointments and our Holiday Brunch!

We are in a transition period now at Arlington Young Democrats as we have just recently elected a new executive board. Congratulations once again to our E-Board - elects! Hello John! We are in a transition period now at Arlington Young Democrats as we have just recently elected a new…

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  Dan Matthews · [email protected]

November 26, 2020 at 2:00 AM

Congratulations to the 2020 Executive Board!

  Congratulations to the 2021 Executive Board! The new AYD Executive Board is: President: Matt Royer Vice President: Sacha Brenac Secretary: Tenley O'Hara Treasurer: Phil Kattato  Campaigns Director: Navneet K Sandhu Membership Director: Annie Styles Diversity and Inclusion Director…

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  Dan Matthews · [email protected]

November 23, 2020 at 12:25 AM

Your 2021 AYD Executive Board Candidates

Hey John -  Thank you to all who submitted candidate statements for the 2021 Executive Board. This organization is great due to its wonderful members as well as its dedicated leadership. We look forward to seeing what the next Executive Board and membership will bring.    Below are…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

November 16, 2020 at 1:57 AM

Time for AYD Executive Board Elections!

Hey John - AYD Elections are almost upon us! Join us for a pre-election social hour this Wednesday at 7 pm to learn more about the various positions and to see who’s running! Check out our upcoming events below: Upcoming AYD Events  Pre-AYD Election Social Hour | November 18th…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

November 9, 2020 at 1:53 AM

Congrats, President-elect Biden and VP-elect Harris!

Congrats to all the Democrats that won this past week! Hey John - Congratulations to President-elect Joseph R. Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris. It’s been a long week but this is a significant step towards progessive change we can make in this country and we hope you to…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

November 2, 2020 at 1:53 AM

TWO days until Election Day!

Get out there and VOTE on Tuesday, November 3rd! Hey John - Only 2 days until Election Day. Make sure you and all of your friends and family have voted. Let’s make sure we do everything possible to get Biden elected and Trump out of office. You can also sign up to be a poll greeter fo…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

October 26, 2020 at 12:57 PM

Just over ONE WEEK until Election Day!

Get involved NOW to help democracy! Hey John - REMINDER: Only 8 days until Election Day. This Saturday, October 31st is the last day to vote absentee in-person. Do your part and sign up to volunteer to get out the vote TODAY! JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER TEAM   …

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

October 19, 2020 at 12:49 AM

Just over TWO WEEKS until Election Day!

Get involved NOW for a Blue victory in November! Hey John - REMINDER: Only 16 days until Election Day. October 23rd is the last day to request an absentee ballot. Sign up to volunteer to get out the vote TODAY! JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER TEAM   You can also si…

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  AYD Campaigns Team · [email protected]

October 15, 2020 at 7:57 PM

John , can you join us tonight?

We are getting ready to phonebank TONIGHT for Sara Gideon. Make sure you join us at 7PM and sign up here. Hey John -  We are getting ready to phonebank TONIGHT for Virginia Democrats. Make sure you join us at 7PM and sign up here.  If you have already been volunteering this year, plea…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

October 12, 2020 at 1:57 AM

Voter Registration Deadline in VA is October 13th!

Register NOW before it is too late! Hey John - The deadline to register to vote/update your registration in Virginia is Tuesday, October 13th! Make sure and all your friends are registered or have updated your registration if necessary! REMINDER: Only 23 days until Election Day. Sign …

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

October 6, 2020 at 12:59 AM

Less than ONE MONTH until Election Day!

Sign up to phone bank TODAY! Hey John - November 3rd, 2020 is less than one month away so let’s give it our all and help elect Democrats up and down the ballot! Sign up to volunteer to get out the vote TODAY!  JOIN OUR CAMPAIGN VOLUNTEER TEAM   You can also sig…

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  Dan Matthews · [email protected]

October 2, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Buy Your Tickets For Saturday's Gold Quiz!

Hey John -  We are just 32 days away from the most important election of our lifetimes! What we do between now and November 3rd will make the difference between winning or losing this election. But these are strange and difficult times, and we need to take care of ourselves. That is w…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

September 27, 2020 at 9:25 PM

hey John, can you hop on the phone with us?

Sign up to phone bank TODAY! Hey John - Early voting has started in Virginia! No excuse is needed to vote early in Virginia, so check out all the voting options available to you TODAY. Vote by Mail Request a ballot by October 23rd at 5pm: elections.virginia.gov/absentee Return by m…

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  AYD Campaigns Team · [email protected]

September 24, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Early voting has started and we need you!

We're starting to reach outside of Virginia with a key swing state, North Carolina! Join us on Saturday at noon to make calls! Hey John -  We're going back to VA-2 to help Elaine Luria! She is up against her old opponent from 2018 and we need to do everything we can to re-elect her! Jo…

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  Maya Jones · [email protected]

September 21, 2020 at 12:57 PM

Early Voting has Begun! Help us get out the VOTE!

Sign up to phone bank TODAY! Hey John - Early voting has started in Virginia! No excuse is needed to vote early in Virginia, so check out all the voting options available to you TODAY. Vote by Mail Request a ballot by October 23rd at 5pm: elections.virginia.gov/absentee Return by m…

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  Arlington Young Democrats · [email protected]

September 20, 2020 at 8:47 PM

AYD Remembers Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Let's take action to honor RBG. John-  We are heartbroken over the devastating loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She paved the way for many women and ensured that people would not be discriminated against on the basis of sex in our country. Justice Ginsburg overcame numerous barrie…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

September 13, 2020 at 4:59 PM

We need YOU to help get out the VOTE!

Sign up to phone bank TODAY! Hey John -  Early in-person voting starts this Friday, September 18th! Check out your voting options here.  A big thank you to everyone who came out to our first phone bank this past week! We made over 250 calls and are currently in first place in the VAYD …

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  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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