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  YDA API Caucus · [email protected]
May 20, 2022 at 12:01 AM

Happy Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawiian Heritage Month!

In observance of API heritage month, we honor the Asian, Pacific Islander, and Native Hawiian peoples and their contributions to our nation and our society. John-   In observance of API heritage month, we honor the A…
  Fatima Heyward, YDA Issue & Advocacy Committee · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 1:00 PM

YDA Mobilized Rally on June 9th in DC!

Join us for our DC Rally in June! John-   The YDA Mobilized and YDA Issue Advocacy Committee are planning an exciting day of action in Washington D.C. and need you! Join us for a rally on June 9th at 11am in front of the White House. We will be coming toget…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 10:01 PM

turn that rage into action

Let's get out there to protect abortion! Hey John -   In the wake of the release of the Draft Opinion from SCOTUS and the Senate failing to codify Roe v. Wade, we want to help mobilize our members everywhere to help protect access to abortion. We know th…
  Matt Royer, YDA Comms Director · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 1:56 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA STATEMENT ON THE ROE V WADE DRAFT OPINION

For inquiries contact: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2022 CONTACT:                               Matt [email protected]   YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA ON THE ROE V …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Are you available for a quick call?

Add your name if you agree! Hey John-   As we head into the midterms we want to make sure YDA is fired up and ready to go to keep the House and the Senate!   To that end, we invite you to join us for a virtual phone bank on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:00 - 8…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
April 20, 2022 at 8:20 PM

you know what time it is

Add your name if you agree! Hey John-   You know what time it is. We know what time it is. But it's long past time for Congress to legalize cannabis and expunge criminal records for possession and use.    Join the 68% of Americans who support this by add…
  Cristian Corza, YDA Issue Advocacy & Community Service Deputy Director · [email protected]
April 18, 2022 at 3:00 PM

FW: Join YDA & NY AG Tish James for a Live Q&A!

Bring your questions! Hi John-   Did you get this earlier? I just wanted to make sure you saw this and made sure to register for our event with New York AG Tish James tomorrow at 5:30 EST. It's going to be a great time and you don't want to miss it so register now!    Cl…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
April 15, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Your April YDA Update

We’re excited to announce that the Young Democrats of America will be heading to Boise, Idaho for our Spring National Committee Meeting and Conference from April 1st through the 3rd. John -   Thank you to everyone who came to YDA BOI this month! This was th…
  Fatima Heyward, YDA Issue Advocacy & Community Service Director · [email protected]
April 14, 2022 at 12:04 AM

Join YDA & NY AG Tish James for a Live Q&A!

Bring your questions! Hey John-   We are excited to announce our first event for YDA's Issue Advocacy. On Tuesday April 19th at 5:30 PM EST, we will be holding a live virtual Q&A with New York's Attorney General Tish James!    …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
April 7, 2022 at 6:47 PM

Congratulations Justice Kentanji Brown Jackson

It's a great day in our collective history. “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson” are historic words that the Young Democrats are so proud to be saying today. Her confirmation is a historic one on two levels. Justice Jackson will be the first Black Woman to ser…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
April 4, 2022 at 9:00 PM

And we are adjourned.

We have adjourned in Boise. John-   We just came back from an incredibly productive meeting in the great city of Boise, Idaho. Delegations from 46 states and territories descended upon the Gem State from April 1-3, fulfilling their duties as National Co…
  Kati Durkin, Idaho Young Dems President · [email protected]
March 31, 2022 at 8:01 PM

we’re doing something national dems have never done

As we speak, hundreds of Young Dems are on our way to Boise for our annual National Committee meeting. We’re making history this weekend because this marks the first time a national Democratic organization has convened in the state of Idaho. John -   As …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
March 30, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Tell your Senators to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson

Tell your Senators to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson Folks-   We witnessed Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson get put through the ringer in the Senate Judiciary Committee. But through all the vile questions lobbed at her by Republicans like Lindsey Graham, Ted …
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama, YDA · [email protected]
March 28, 2022 at 7:31 PM

Time to lay the groundwork

The midterms are finally here. As we’re seeing right now during the confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson and the issues with the Filibuster, every single seat in the Senate and the House counts. We here at YDA are gearing up to hit the ground r …
  Matt Royer, Communications Director · [email protected]
March 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Healthcare is and always will be a human right.

On the 12th anniversary of its enactment, the Young Democrats of America celebrate the achievements of the Affordable Care Act, which has given health coverage without limits to millions more Americans. On the 12th anniversary of its enactment, the Young De…
  Arielle Brandy, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
March 8, 2022 at 4:50 PM

#YDABoi: Register Today!

John -   We are roughly under 4 weeks away from the Young Democrats of America Spring National Meeting which is being held April 1st through April 3rd in Boise, Idaho. We hope you’ll be able to join us; below you’ll find some information on lodging, regist…
  Arielle Brandy, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 11:04 PM

#YDABoi: Book Your Room Today!

John -   We are roughly about 4 weeks away from the Young Democrats of America Spring National Meeting which is being held April 1st through April 3rd in Boise, Idaho. We hope you’ll be able to join us; below you’ll find some information on lodging, regist…
  YDA Women's Caucus · [email protected]
March 3, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Happy Women's History Month!

Yesterday we began Women’s History Month by making history: for the first time ever, two women sat behind the President during the State of the Union address. Vice President Kamala Harris and Speaker Nancy Pelosi are undeniable icons of the hard-fought pr Ye…
  Arielle Brandy, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
February 28, 2022 at 4:01 PM

#YDABoi: Early Bird Registration Closes Tomorrow!

The early bird registration rate for #YDABoi is open only until March 1st. John -   We are roughly under 4 weeks away from the Young Democrats of America Spring National Meeting which is being held April 1st through April 3rd in Boise, Idaho. We hope you’ll…
  Matt Royer, YDA Comms Director · [email protected]
February 25, 2022 at 6:25 PM

Welcome us in congratulating future Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson!

For inquiries contact: [email protected] Happy Friday, John!   During a week filled with turmoil and grief, YDA is so happy to have some good news this Friday. The Young Democrats of America are thrilled by President Joe Biden’s annou…
  Arielle Brandy, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
February 23, 2022 at 12:20 AM

#YDABoi: Register and Book Your Hotel Today!

John -   We are roughly under 5 weeks away from the Young Democrats of America Spring National Meeting which is being held April 1st through April 3rd in Boise, Idaho.   We hope you’ll be able to join us; below you’ll find some information on lodging, regi…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
February 20, 2022 at 8:20 PM

#YDABoi Meeting Webpage

John -   Today we are launching our webpage for the 2022 Spring Meeting of the Young Democrats of America, which will take place April 1st through April 3rd in Boise, Idaho.   Information regarding logistics, registration, public health procedures, and meet…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
February 2, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Join YDA on 02/03 for America Needs a Queen!

We’re excited to announce that the Young Democrats of America will be heading to Boise, Idaho for our Spring National Committee Meeting and Conference from April 1st through the 3rd. John -   Who will take the Gold in this year's most-anticipated sport even…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
February 1, 2022 at 5:00 PM

Your February YDA Update

We’re excited to announce that the Young Democrats of America will be heading to Boise, Idaho for our Spring National Committee Meeting and Conference from April 1st through the 3rd. John -   On behalf of the Young Democrats of America, I want to say Happy…
  Arielle Brandy, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 27, 2022 at 6:00 PM

YDA Spring Meeting - We’re heading to the Gem State

We’re excited to announce that the Young Democrats of America will be heading to Boise, Idaho for our Spring National Committee Meeting and Conference from April 1st through the 3rd. John -   We’re excited to announce that the Young Democrats of America wil…
  Action Alert via YDA.org · [email protected]
January 22, 2022 at 9:26 PM

49 years of Roe, let's make it many more.

Reproductive Rights are under attack like never before. Republican held legislatures are pushing legislation in order for Roe v Wade to be reconsidered in front of the Supreme Court, undoing decades of precedence for reproductive rights. The conservative- He…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 21, 2022 at 9:01 PM

YDA's Presser 1 Year after Biden's Inauguration

Join us for our digital week of action! John-   Last night, exactly 1 year after President Biden’s inauguration, the Young Democrats of America held a virtual press conference to lay out their legislative agenda for this administration and to discuss their …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 17, 2022 at 9:46 PM

It's time to get mobilized.

Join us for our digital week of action! John-   Today, we launched our YDA Mobilized Digital Week of Action. We kicked off today on MLK Day with a group of our members reading off the "White Moderate" quote from MLK's Letter from the Birmingham Jail. …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 12, 2022 at 11:00 PM

New Year New Gear: The YDA Store is now OPEN!

Come and get your YDA Merch We have some exciting news John!   Today, we are officially launching our new store for the Young Democrats of America. We know that you have been wanting YDA Merch for a a while and now is your chance: …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 11, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Ahead of President Biden's speech today...

Today is one year after one of the darkest days in our democracy’s history. A day that will live in all of our minds as a reminder of just how fragile our democracy is. While we support all of those who have a traumatic response to the events of January 6 Ah…
  Matt Royer, YDA Communications Director · [email protected]
January 7, 2022 at 11:37 PM

YDA's Letter to Senator Manchin

This morning, we sent a letter signed by 69 chartered unit presidents and members of the national committee from 35 different states and territories to the office of Senator Joe Manchin urging him to reconsider his position on the Build Back Better agenda De…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 6, 2022 at 3:59 PM

On the anniversary of January 6th...

Today is one year after one of the darkest days in our democracy’s history. A day that will live in all of our minds as a reminder of just how fragile our democracy is. While we support all of those who have a traumatic response to the events of January 6 To…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
December 9, 2021 at 1:02 AM

Need your signature to help Young Dems of Hawaii

The Young Democrats of America joined the Young Democrats of Hawai‘i Young Democrats of America Pacific Region and the entire Young Democrats of America organization in calling on the United States Navy, at the direction of President Joseph R. Biden, to Hel…
  Action Alert via YDA.org · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 6:02 PM

Save Roe. Protect Reproductive Rights

Reproductive Rights are under attack like never before. Republican held legislatures are pushing legislation in order for Roe v Wade to be reconsidered in front of the Supreme Court, undoing decades of precedence for reproductive rights. The conservative- He…
  Invite Pending via yda.org · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 1:02 AM

YDA Digital Summit Starts Tomorrow!

A few weeks ago, we announced that Young Democrats of America will be hosting a Digital Summit on December 2nd, 4th, & 5th. Hi John,   Our Winter Digital Summit starts tomorrow December 2nd, with the Resolutions Committee and the Rules Committee meetin…
  Young Democrats of America Interim Meetings Team · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 3:04 PM

Who's all coming to the YDA Digital Summit?

Learn more about who is going to be speaking with YDA this weekend Hi John,   The Winter Digital Summit is approaching fast! And you might be wondering who’s all coming to the YDA Winter Digital Summit? We are going to be joined by some amazing featured gue…
  Young Democrats of America Interim Meetings Team · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 8:38 PM

What's happening at the YDA Digital Summit?

A few weeks ago, we announced that Young Democrats of America will be hosting a Digital Summit on December 2nd, 4th, & 5th. Hi John,   We're excited to host the Winter Digital Summit next week. We want to make this one more interactive and rewarding fo…
  Young Democrats of America Interim Meetings Team · [email protected]
November 26, 2021 at 8:01 PM

What's happening at the YDA Digital Summit?

A few weeks ago, we announced that Young Democrats of America will be hosting a Digital Summit on December 2nd, 4th, & 5th. Hi John,   We're excited to host the Winter Digital Summit next week. We want to make this one more interactive and rewarding fo…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
November 25, 2021 at 1:00 AM

Announcing our YDA Appointments for the 2021-2023 Biennium

The Young Democrats of America are pleased to announce the appointments of our Standing Committees, Select Committees, and our Appointed National Officers. The Young Democrats of America are pleased to announce the appointments of our Standing Committees, S…
  Young Democrats of America Interim Meetings Team · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 7:02 PM

RSVP NOW: YDA Winter Digital Summit Registration Dec 2 - Dec 5

A few weeks ago, we announced that Young Democrats of America will be hosting a Digital Summit on December 2nd, 4th, & 5th. Hi John,   A few weeks ago, we announced that Young Democrats of America will be hosting a Digital Summit on December 2nd, 4th, …
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
November 17, 2021 at 8:41 PM

URGENT REQUEST: Justice for Julius Jones

The Young Democrats of America are demanding that Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt take immediate action to accept the recommendation of the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board to commute Julius Jones’s sentence to life in prison with the possibility of parole. He…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
November 9, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Help Out YDSC with our Haiti Efforts

The Young Democrats of South Carolina would like to ask you all to help us out and partner with us as we help Haiti. Hello John-   The Young Democrats of South Carolina would like to ask you all to help us out and partner with us as we help Haiti.  …
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
October 26, 2021 at 8:51 PM

🚨 Volunteers Needed: 1 Week Until Virginia's Election!

We have 1 more week until the most consequential election in Virginia in our lifetimes John-   We have 1 more week until the most consequential election in Virginia in our lifetimes. All polls have been showing that the race between Terry McAuliffe and his R…
  Amber Sherman, YDA Mobilized · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 2:07 PM

Will you help us Mobilize YDA?

YDA Mobilized is a policy advocacy program geared towards taking action for legislation that would affect Millennials, Black and Brown folks, and other marginalized communities. We are currently asking for all those who are interested in mobilizing around Jo…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 8:03 PM

🚨 Election Alert: NJ Young Dems are calling for you!

While many of us are enjoying the off year in our home states, our friends in New Jersey are toiling away trying to re-elect their Governor, Phil Murphy, and elect Dems up and down the ballot. John-   While many of us are enjoying the off year in our home st…
  Taylor Broadbent, Chair of YDA Native American Caucus · [email protected]
October 11, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Today, we celebrate the accomplishments and remember the history of those who have inhabited this land in time immemorial. This year has been joyous for Indian Country! As you all may know, in March of this year, Deb Haalan ᎣᏏᏲ…
  Arielle Brandy, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Announcement: YDA December Digital Summit

John, It’s my privilege to announce the Young Democrats of America will be hosting a Digital Summit on December 2nd, 4th, & 5th. The Digital Summit will take place over three days (beginning with the convening of some committees on the evening of the 2nd) to allow for adm…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
September 29, 2021 at 8:01 PM

🚨 Election Alert: Virginia Young Dems Need Your Help!

You may know this already, but Virginia has elections every year and the Commonwealth is always the bellwether after each presidential election. But right now, our friends in Virginia are neck and neck in their race for the Governor’s mansion. Cook Politi He…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama, Young Democrats of America via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 8:32 PM

Opportunities to Get Involved

John, I am reaching out again to encourage your participation in some of the various opportunities to get involved in the Young Democrats of America (YDA). Our organization is nothing without its members - that's why we need your participation to move YDA forward. Below you'l…
  Team YDA · [email protected]
September 11, 2021 at 4:08 PM

TODAY: Stop the GOP Recall Event

It's not too late to join us! Join Young Democrats from across the nation today and tomorrow working to oppose the recall efforts in California. We'll be contacting California youth voters about Tuesday's election and encouraging them to vot…