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September 27, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Tonight we cheers, this weekend we knock.

NOVA YD Happy Hour tonight over at Hops N Shine, 7pm!John -   Last week was the annual Earth, Wind, and Fire holiday. Do you remember the 21st night of September? Did the stars steal the night away for you? While you think back on what happened that night, here's what's happening with the AYDs.   TO…

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September 20, 2023 at 4:36 PM

Campaign Season Heats Up As Temps Fall

AYD Foreign Policy Forum TONIGHTJohn -   I have a question to ask you. Are you team sweater or team shorts? As temps fall, I'm seeing that some folks are already in sweaters while some stubbornly cling on to shorts (and the summer that is now long gone). While you ponder the answer to that -- here's…

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September 13, 2023 at 5:48 PM

Come canvass for Russet Perry & Marty Martinez!

Deadline to sign up is tonight, 9/13 at 11:59pmJohn -   This Saturday, September 16th, we'll be heading to Loudoun County again to canvass for Russet Perry, Marty Martinez, and the rest of the VA Dems down the ballot. If you're interested in joining us to canvass for these extremely important races…

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September 6, 2023 at 6:59 PM

Canvass with AYD & crush Glenn like a grape

and buy your Knocktoberfest tickets before prices go up!John -   First things first, AYD represented by yours truly took first prize at the annual Labor Day Chili Cook-Off. That's not all, our fellow AYD member and Democratic nominee for County Board Maureen Coffey, who was represented by AYDs Meg &…

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August 28, 2023 at 7:39 PM

Come hang with the AYD E-Board Tomorrow Night!

as August slips away like a moment in time...John -   Please join us in congratulating our two newly elected members of the AYD E-Board: Vice President Phebe Carlson and Community Service Director Rhea Simon!   Tomorrow night, Tuesday, August 29th at 7pm -- the AYD E-Board will be hosting our monthl…

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August 22, 2023 at 5:08 PM

REMINDER: AYD Special Elections Tomorrow! & Candidate Statements

Happy Hour next week at Highline RxRJohn -   Quick reminder that tomorrow night, Wednesday, August 23rd, at 6:30pm in the Hickory Room at Lubber Run Community Center, we will be holding special elections to fill the Vice President and Community Service Director vacancies on the AYD Executive Board. …

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August 17, 2023 at 1:26 AM

AYD Special Elections + Fall Campaign Season

& come meet your e-board at this month's happy hourJohn -   Next week, at 6:30pm on Wednesday, August 23rd at Lubber Run Community Center, we will be holding special elections to fill the current vacancies on the AYD Executive Board. We are searching candidates for Vice President and Community …

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August 2, 2023 at 7:00 PM

August (AYD's version)

Don't forget our Membership BBQ on SatJohn -   The long, lazy summer lull is quickly giving way to the fall campaign season. We hope you're ready. It's a busy month ahead.  AYD is finalizing our campaign plan, so keep an eye out for that. We'll be canvassing and phonebanking for candidates in Arling…

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July 27, 2023 at 9:05 PM

AYD Clothing Drive!

+ membership BBQ + moreJohn -   This Saturday, AYD will be hosting our Donuts & Donate: Clothing Drive from 10am to 1:30pm at Arlington Central Library. We're partnering up with USA Clothing Drive for this project. More details on this event below.   And next Saturday, August 5th, will be our an…

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July 19, 2023 at 10:24 PM

Meet the Candidates Happy Hour TONIGHT!

Check out our Nats Night, Clothing Drive, and upcoming BBQ!John -   Reminder that AYD's Meet the Candidates Happy Hour is TONIGHT, July 19th at 7pm at Spider Kelly's over in Clarendon! We have almost all of our entire Democratic ticket in Arlington attending, so be sure to come meet, mingle, and he…

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July 14, 2023 at 1:59 PM

Come meet our Democratic ticket for November

Also AYD Night Out to a Nats game!John -   The primaries are over and we are full steam ahead to the general in November. Don't miss AYD's Meet the Candidates Happy Hour on Wednesday, July 19th at 7pm. We have almost all of our entire Democratic ticket in Arlington attending, so be sure to come meet…

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July 5, 2023 at 10:16 PM

July events HOT off the presses

Join us for a Meet the Candidate Happy Hour, Clothing Drive, and more!John -   First off, thank you to everyone who came out to our Pride Month Happy Hour last week. We had an incredible time, and it was great to see so many of you!  We just launched several events for July, from a Meet the Candidat…

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June 26, 2023 at 8:48 PM

Pride Month Happy Hour is TONIGHT!

And congrats to the Arlington Democratic Primary winnersJohn -   Reminder that our Pride Month Happy Hour is tonight over at Freddie's Beach Bar at 7pm! Stick around afterwards for Freddie's nightly karaoke. We hope to see you there! And congratulations to the winners of last week's Arlington County…

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June 20, 2023 at 10:01 AM

Primary Election Day is TODAY!

Polls are open from 6AM to 7PMJohn -   Today is Primary Election Day in Virginia! Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. It's time for you to go vote! Check out what's on your ballot and where your polling location is here.  And when you're done voting, make sure to join us at Celtic House at 7pm for our j…

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June 16, 2023 at 8:49 PM

Early Voting Ends TOMORROW + Juneteenth Events

have you voted?John -   Early voting for the June primary election ends tomorrow Saturday, June 17th! So if you haven't voted, it's time to go cast your ballot! Polls are open 6am until 7pm on Tuesday and make sure to join us at Celtic House afterwards for our joint Primary Election Watch Party wit…

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June 7, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Air Quality: Code RED

stay indoors as much as you can folks!John -   The air quality in the region has declined dramatically over the last 48 hours. Smoke from wildfires in Canada have blanketed the entire northeastern seaboard of the country. According to the National Weather Service, poor air quality can lead to diffi…

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May 22, 2023 at 9:48 PM

The AANHPI Heritage Month Event is this Tuesday!

Hope to see you thereJohn -   Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the joint ArlDems AANHPI, Black, and Latino Caucuses and AYD Arlington County Board Candidate Debate last week! We are also so grateful to all the candidates for their participation. It was an incredible event with great tur…

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May 16, 2023 at 12:20 PM

Arlington County Board candidates to face off in primary debate [TONIGHT]

and congrats to Miranda Turner!!John -   First things first, thank you all for coming out to vote in the school board caucus. And congratulations to Miranda Turner for receiving the Democratic endorsement for her candidacy for Arlington School Board. We are looking forward to electing her to office …

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May 10, 2023 at 5:42 PM

INVITE: Arlington County Board Candidate Debate

And have you voted in the School Board Endorsement Vote?John -   Primary season is in full swing here in Arlington. And it's time to go vote! The Arlington Democrats are currently holding our school board endorsement vote this week and you need to cast your ballot if you haven't done so. Here's wher…

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April 24, 2023 at 5:37 PM

[TONIGHT] School Board Forum

one of these 2 candidates will be the Dem nominee for school boardJohn -   The School Board Forum is happening TONIGHT at 6:30pm at the Hickory Room at Lubber Run Community Center.   AYD and the ArlDems AAPI, Black, & Latinx Caucuses are jointly hosting this event ahead of the school board caucu…

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April 20, 2023 at 5:06 PM

School Board Forum + Richmond round-up!

and don't miss AYD Earth Day happy hour tonight!John -   There's a lot happening, and we hope to give you all the information you need in one place: here.   As we get closer to the June primaries, now is the time to hear from the candidates running for office. On Monday, April 24th at 6:30pm, AYD al…

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April 11, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Richmond or bust: dollar dollar bills y'all

plus moreJohn -   An AYD delegation is heading to the annual Virginia Young Democrats Convention this weekend in Richmond. But the truth is, we're falling short of our fundraising goals to support our delegation.   One of the central missions of AYD is to foster and nurture the next generation of De…

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April 7, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Blue Victory Dinner & Blue Victory After Dark [Early Bird Gets the WORM]

and other updates including VAYD convention!John -   It's time for the biggest annual event for the Arlington Democrats and Arlington Young Democrats: Blue Victory Dinner and Blue Victory After Dark! This year's BVD and BVAD is on Saturday, April 29th at the Hilton Arlington in Ballston.   And EARLY…

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March 21, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Reminder: Women Empowerment Forum TONIGHT

And don't forget to register for VAYD ConventionJohn -   Reminder that the AYD Women Empowerment Forum is tonight at 6:30pm at Shirlington Library. We have a great program featuring presentations from Planned Parenthood Advocates of Virginia and Doorways. We will also be collecting donations for Doo…

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March 15, 2023 at 7:07 PM

Buckle Up AYDs - it's busy season

St Patty's Happy Hour Tonight!John -   Quick reminder that our St. Patrick's Day Happy Hour is tonight at Samuel Beckett's Tavern at 7pm. We hope to see you there! As we head into yet another election cycle, things are expectedly ramping up. In this commonwealth, there are no off years.   The Virgin…

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February 28, 2023 at 7:30 PM

TONIGHT: Black History in Arlington

6:30pm at Arlington Central LibraryJohn -   Reminder that the "Black History in Arlington" Lecture is tonight. We hope to see you all at the Arlington Central Library Auditorium at 6:30pm. Dr. Scott Taylor, president of the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, will be presenting at this joint event b…

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February 21, 2023 at 5:46 PM

UPDATE: "Black History in Arlington" Lecture Postponed

The event is now February 28th at 6:30pmJohn -   UPDATE: The "Black History in Arlington" Lecture has been moved to Tuesday, February 28th at 6:30pm and the location has moved to the Arlington Central Library Auditorium due to a scheduling conflict. We apologize for the late notice!  Dr. Scott Taylo…

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February 16, 2023 at 10:46 PM

See you tonight at our "For the Love of Democracy" Happy Hour!

Join us next week for our "Black History in Arlington" LectureJohn -   We hope to see you tonight at 7pm for our "For the Love of Democracy" Happy Hour! Location is Matchbox in Pentagon City.  Make sure to join us next week for our joint AYD & ArlDems Black Caucus "Black History in Arlington" Le…

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February 4, 2023 at 2:04 PM

What's happening with the AYDs?

for the love of democracyJohn -   This will be a short email. We hope you're all staying warm as we make it through this blast of cold air.  We've extended our caucus chair application deadline, so please submit your applications here by Monday, February 6th at 6pm.  On February 16th at 7pm, we are …

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January 25, 2023 at 3:32 PM

Don't miss the AYD Caucus Reorganization meeting!

so great seeing everyone at our new year happy hourJohn -   It's time to organize the AYD Caucuses for 2023! Every January, under the direction of the AYD Political Director, AYD reorganizes our six issue-based caucuses for the upcoming year. These caucuses are each headed by a caucus chair or co-c…

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January 18, 2023 at 11:01 PM

See you at our new year happy hour!

MLK Day, New Year Happy Hour, AYD Caucus Reorganization, and more!John -   Thank you to everyone who participated in events in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this past Monday. Several of us had the opportunity to attend the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Celebration put on by the…

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January 12, 2023 at 8:08 PM

Happy New Year from AYD! Here's what's coming up in 2023!

New Year Happy Hour, AYD Caucus Reorganization MeetingJohn -   We hope all of you had a restful holiday break and a happy new year! We're kicking off 2023 with our New Year Happy Hour next week on Wednesday, January 18th at 7pm (location TBD). This is a great event to start getting involved and me…

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December 7, 2022 at 11:13 PM

Join us for our Holiday Brunch this Saturday!

Tickets are $25 for AYD dues-paying members and $35 for everyone else!John -   AYD now has a full 2023 Executive Board! Thank you to all our outgoing 2022 E-Board Members, we had an incredible year thanks to all of your hard work. A hearty congratulations to all the new elected and appointed office…

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November 15, 2022 at 8:03 PM

Join us for AYD Executive Board Elections

See you tonight at 6:30pm John,   I'd like to take a moment to thank all of our volunteers this past campaign season. We helped Don Beyer, Matt de Ferranti, and Bethany Sutton win their elections in Arlington. We helped Abigail Spanberger win in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District and Jennifer We…

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November 15, 2022 at 1:50 AM

Re: Gun Violence at UVA

AYD StatementJohn -   The Arlington Young Democrats extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis, Jr., D’Sean Perry, and the entire community of the University of Virginia and Charlottesville.  We are deeply saddened and enraged by the deaths of these thre…

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November 8, 2022 at 12:31 PM

POLLS are OPEN: this is your Election Day reminder to VOTE

besties go vote pleaseJohn -   THIS IS YOUR REMINDER TO GO VOTE!!!! It's Election Day and you have a civic duty to drag everyone you know to the polls.  Polls are open from 6am to 7pm. Look up your polling location and go! vote!  And make sure you cast your ballot for the Democratic ticket. There a…

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November 7, 2022 at 6:08 PM

Do you know where your polling location is???

ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW The name of the game is turnout. It's Election Day tomorrow and everything is going to come down to whether we can turn out the Democratic votes that we know are there.   That includes you, John, have you voted? Have your friends and family voted? If you did not early vote,…

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November 3, 2022 at 9:04 PM

It's now or never: GOTV

put on your canvassing shoes because we need to get out the voteJohn -   The final countdown to election day is well underway. Already 31,988,292 early votes have been cast according to the US Elections Project. But we know that each election could very well be decided by just a few dozen votes her…

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October 25, 2022 at 3:20 PM

Spooky Election Season

2 weeks till election day but first a halloween happy hourJohn -   Election Day may be two weeks away, but the election is happening right now. Early voting has begun all over the commonwealth. It's time to go vote!  But do you know who you're voting for? There are three offices on the ballot for A…

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October 17, 2022 at 3:55 PM

Today is the LAST day to register to vote in Virginia!

Join us and canvass for candidates in PA this SaturdayJohn -   Three weeks from now there is going to be an election. From school board seats to governor mansions and control of Congress, this is an election that will shape the course of our country and our communities. A reminder to all that toda…

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  Tenley O'Hara · [email protected]

October 14, 2022 at 8:24 PM

Golden Gala, Wexton AAPI Canvass Launch, & More!

Sign up to help out this campaign season!John -   We have a lot of opportunities between now and Election Day to help get Democrats elected up and down the ballot and we hope you'll sign up to volunteer!  But first, we'd like to promote N Street Village's Annual Shero Walk happening this Saturday, …

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September 27, 2022 at 8:59 PM

Trivia time: Name the governor who issued a directive attacking transgender students' rights

It's time for Knoctoberfest!John -   One quick thing: AYD Trivia Night Happy Hour is tonight at 7pm at The Board Room over in Clarendon. We hope to see you there!  And ICYMI - Governor Glenn Youngkin is attacking transgender students' rights. Late last Friday, his administration issued an order to …

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September 21, 2022 at 8:46 PM

Join us for AYD's Foreign Policy Forum tonight!

come canvass with us this Sunday!John -   Our AYD Foreign Policy Forum is tonight at 7pm! Here are our forum panelists:Arash Azizi - PhD candidate in History at NYU and author of “The Shadow Commander: Soleimani, the US, and Iran's Global Ambitions”Abe Silberstein - Freelance writer and commentator…

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September 16, 2022 at 12:57 PM

Get your ticket for Knocktoberfest 2022!

canvasses, forums, trivia nights, and moreJohn -   Election day is getting closer and we have so many opportunities for you to donate your time and funds to help us fight to get Democrats elected up and down the ballot this November!   Check out our AYD Foreign Policy Forum next Wednesday, Septembe…

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August 30, 2022 at 10:04 PM

The Fall Campaign Season

put away your beach towels & put on your canvassing shoesJohn -  Let's get ready to rumble. The fall campaign season is upon us and we've got House seats to defend, Senate seats to flip, and a progressive agenda to fight for. Every door you knock, every call you make, every voter contact is a r…

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August 15, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Don't miss the Arlington County Fair!

& some events before the campaign seasonJohn -  August is slipping away like a moment in time, bringing us closer and closer to the fall campaign season. Before summer leaves us, we have a few events coming up for the rest of the month.   Don't miss out on one of the largest free events on the …

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July 26, 2022 at 9:36 PM

AYD Special Election & Resolutions Meeting Tonight!

And an AYD outing to Nats v. Mets!John -  We hope you were all able to beat the heat this weekend! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped organize the Interfaith Eid Celebration last Wednesday and to everyone who joined us and all of our volunteers for our annual AYD Membership BBQ th…

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July 20, 2022 at 6:31 PM

Don't miss AYD's Membership BBQ this Saturday!

And we hope to see you tonight at ArlDems Eid CelebrationJohn -  As a scorching heatwave barrel towards the DMV region, this is your reminder to drink water, and keep yourself hydrated.   The Arlington County Democrats are hosting the 5th Annual Interfaith Eid Celebration tonight at 6:30pm at Lubbe…

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July 12, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Glenn Youngkin's plan to run for president, ban abortion while 300 state employees resign

Upcoming events in July including our membership BBQ John -   Glenn Youngkin barely just got to the governor's mansion in Richmond, and now he's already planning to run for president in 2024. Yes, you read that right, John. Glenn's gearing up to run for president. And in the meantime, he's running …

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June 27, 2022 at 10:15 PM

Join us for our Pride Month Happy Hour tonight at Freddie's!

Update on primary election, our statement regarding Roe, and upcoming events John -   Last Tuesday, we saw incumbent Congressman Don Beyer win his primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District against primary opponent Victoria Virasingh. We congratulate and look forward to working with Congress…

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