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  Quentin's iPhone · [email protected]
January 12, 2023 at 9:06 PM

Be 1 of the 142 to tell George Santos to resign

George Santos today said that if 142 people ask for him to resign, he will.  Hey John-    142.    George Santos today said that if 142 people ask for him to resign, he will. You heard him. Straight from the horse's mouth.     W…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
January 11, 2023 at 11:20 PM

Your January Update: Important Convention Information

Welcome to 2023, John.   We're fired up and ready to start the New Year and there is so much work to be done. After what seems like an eternity, we finally have a Speaker of the House. Our folks in Virginia and New Jersey are gearing up for their off yea…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama via yda.org · [email protected]
December 23, 2022 at 8:30 PM

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

Hey folks- Before we log off for the winter break this year, I just wanted to reach out from all of us at Young Democrats of America and wish you and your loved ones Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. We had an extremel…
  YDA Campaign Fundraising Team · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 5:19 PM

We got 50. We want 51. We fixed the links too!

You still have time. Links are fixed! Folks-   We were working so hard over here we broke something. So we're sending it over again! What are you gonna do?   Because of our collective efforts, we were able to deliver New Hampshire, Oregon…
  YDA Campaign Fundraising Team · [email protected]
November 28, 2022 at 1:37 PM

We got 50. We want 51.

You still have time Folks-   Because of our collective efforts, we were able to deliver New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, and FLIPPED Pennsylvania for the Democrats in the Senate. Now we are on the cusp of 51 seats in the…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
November 15, 2022 at 9:30 PM

Your November Update

We did it, John. We officially held off the Red wave.    Young voters came out in force to flip seats up and down the ballot. We flipped the Pennsylvania Seat by electing John Fetterman and elected Josh Shapiro as Governor with help from our friends in P…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
November 10, 2022 at 7:32 PM

Arizona, Nevada, and Georgia need your help right now!

Come bring this one home! Hey John!? ? We are just as excited as you are for how the elections turned out on Tuesday,?but there are Democrats in Arizona and Nevada that still need your help.? ? Arizona and Nevada are two key states where we need to hold o…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 11:01 AM

TODAY IS THE DAY!!

The Polls are open!! Hello District of Columbia!! ? TODAY IS THE DAY WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! We doorknocked, phonebanked, textbanked, tweeted, posted, and counted down the days until this day and we are finally going to send the message that Democrats a…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama, YDA President via yda.org · [email protected]
November 8, 2022 at 1:00 AM

Thank You

Amid everything, I wanted to say two important words: thank you. While there is still much critical work to do to turn out the vote between now and when polls close tomorrow evening, it is important to acknowledge the fantastic activism and organizing You …
  Kati Durkin, YDA Campaigns · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 12:50 PM

ONE WEEK LEFT! IT'S TIME TO ACT NOW!

John-? ? WE HAVE JUST ONE MORE WEEK. It's all on the the line now and we need you to sign up. Just take one of these shifts rights now and it can mean a world of a difference.? ? Here are 3 chances right now!?   SIGN UP TO PHON…
  Kati Durkin, YDA Campaigns · [email protected]
October 31, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Make Calls for Alaska!

John-? ? With Elections ramping up and the end of the year fast approaching, I just wanted to remind you of some upcoming events to sign up for!?   SIGN UP TO PHONE BANK FOR ALAKSA: NOV 1 Earlier th…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
October 28, 2022 at 8:20 PM

Joe said it's 4:20 somewhere

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 follow President Biden's example and legalize marijuana nationwide and expunge possession charges!? ? Join the 68% of Ameri…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama, YDA President · [email protected]
October 26, 2022 at 1:20 PM

DON'T FORGET: YDA Buffalo Tickets & Upcoming Phonebanks!

John-    With Elections ramping up and the end of the year fast approaching, I just wanted to remind you of some upcoming events to sign up for!  YDA BUFFALO DEC 9 - 11 From Jovan Richards, President of NYSYD:   "New York…
  Arne Nelson, YDA International Affairs Committee · [email protected]
October 18, 2022 at 11:30 AM

Marijuana Legalization with Diane Russell and Young Liberals of Ghana

Come meet with some of our international partners! John-? ? We are excited to promote an event with one of our international partners, the Young Liberals of Ghana. We will be meeting virtually on October 22, at 12:00PM EST, to speak with their members and…
  Kati Durkin, YDA Campaigns Committee · [email protected]
October 15, 2022 at 7:50 PM

YDA x DNC Youth Council Phone Banks!

Weekly phone banks for Democratic candidates coming your way! John-? ? Gen-Z & Millennials are ready to protect progress this election. With choice, climate change & gun safety on the ballot, we are ready to take action! Join us each week as we ma…
  Kati Durkin, YDA Campaigns Committee · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 10:40 PM

Sign up to call into Nevada!

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, Governor Steve Sisolak, Rep Dina Titus, Rep Susie Lee, and Rep Steven Horsford need your help! Hey John-? ? Join the Young Democrats of America for a phone bank into Nevada! We will be making calls for Senator Catherine Cor…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
October 5, 2022 at 9:00 PM

It's YDA and NextGen and we want your help!

We're partnering with NextGen America to get volunteers out for GOTV! John-   We're partnering with NextGen America to get volunteers out for GOTV!   Join NextGen America’s Virtual Volunteer Team   Direct, personal …
  Stephanie Campanha Wheaton, YDA DNC Rep · [email protected]
October 2, 2022 at 1:20 PM

DNC Summer Meeting Wrap Up!

A little over three weeks ago, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) held its Summer Meeting in National Harbor, MD. In an effort to be more transparent about the DNC we wanted to share everything that happened, next steps, and how you can get involved! …
  Kati Durkin, YDA Campaigns Committee · [email protected]
October 1, 2022 at 3:00 PM

REMINDER: Phonebank tomorrow with Congressman Tim Ryan!

Hey John-? ? Just wanted to remind that tomorrow (October 2nd) at 4:00PM EST/1:00PM PST, we will be joined by Congressman Tim Ryan to kick us off for our phone bank into Ohio as we kick off our plans to launch campaign action nationwide! Ohio is one of th…
  Jovan Richards, New York State Young Democrats President · [email protected]
September 30, 2022 at 4:50 PM

Announcing YDA Buffalo 2022!

John-    New York is a big state, but most people don’t often look outside of the five boroughs that make up New York City. The New York State Young Democrats are thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome Young Democrats from across the c…
  Denver Supinger, VA Young Dems President · [email protected]
September 26, 2022 at 6:30 PM

YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED: 30 Day comment period against Youngkin's anti-trans policy

Today, the 30-Day public comment period opened on Glenn Youngkin’s proposed anti-trans Virginia Department of Education model policy in Virginia public schools. Governor Youngkin proposed these policies with the descriptors, “Privacy, Dignity, and Respect …
  Justin Sanchez, YDA Hispanic and Latinx Caucus Chair · [email protected]
September 24, 2022 at 4:20 PM

Celebrating the Hispanic and Latinx Community in America!

September 15 - October 15 is Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month! Each year, Americans celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and other ori …
  Elisa Muñoz, Young Democrats of Puerto Rico · [email protected]
September 22, 2022 at 2:20 PM

Support HR 8393: the Puerto Rico Status Act

I wish to commend Congresswomen Jenniffer González and Nydia Velázquez for putting aside their ideological differences and working on a consensus bill to establish a federally-binding process that will finally allow the Americans who live on these Islands …
  Kati Durkin, YDA Campaigns Committee · [email protected]
September 20, 2022 at 10:01 PM

Time to cut workers in on the deal, YDA!

Hey John-? ? The Campaigns Committee is excited to start YDA's Midterm action for 2022- kicking it off with our favorite Senate candidate from Ohio! ? Congressman Tim Ryan will be joining us as we kick off our plans to launch campaign action nationwide. …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
September 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Your September Update

John -   It's that time of year again. Campaigns are ramping up and the clock is ticking down until election day. With just 54 days until November 8, now is the time to get involved. After all, one of the primary focuses of our organization is electing Dem…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
September 12, 2022 at 7:30 PM

For your awareness: Idaho LGBTQ+ Community Under Attack

Below are statements from members of the Idaho Young Democrats that we wanted to bring your attention to. Earlier this year, we were hosted by this great chapter in the city of Boise, where we learned that we cannot leave any Democrat in any red state beh …
  LJ Brooks, President of Young Dems of Mississippi · [email protected]
September 10, 2022 at 5:30 PM

An Urgent Request: Help our Jackson, MS families in need of water

As you've probably seen on the national news here in our capital city--Jackson, Mississippi, we've experienced one of the worst crises with over 150 thousand families with little to no running water due to failures at our water treatment plant. This trage …
  J.J. Martinez, YDA Creative Director · [email protected]
September 8, 2022 at 12:20 PM

A new look for the Young Democrats of America.

I’ve got some exciting news. Today, we’re rolling out a new look for the Young Democrats of America, including a new wordmark logo, new color palette, new typography, and new motto. This look reflects not only who we are as an organization, but where we’r …
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 2:00 PM

REMINDER: YDA 90th Anniversary Fundraiser on Sept 8th!

Hey John,   The Young Democrats of America (YDA) are excited to invite you to our Youth Reception on the sidelines of the Democratic National Committee Summer Meeting.   Our reception will be taking place at Public House National Harbor (199 Fleet St, Ox…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
August 25, 2022 at 12:00 AM

EMILY’s List Fall ‘22 Fellowship Info Session Invite

Hey John,   The Young Democrats of America (YDA) are excited to invite you to our Youth Reception on the sidelines of the Democratic National Committee Summer Meeting.   Our reception will be taking place at Public House National Harbor (199 Fleet St, Ox…
  Stephanie Campanha Wheaton · [email protected]
August 24, 2022 at 12:20 PM

REMINDER TONIGHT AT 5:30 ET: EMILY’s List Fall ‘22 Fellowship Info Session Invite

Hello,    Just dropping into remind you that we have an info session for EMILY’s List Ignite Change tonight: Wednesday August 24, 2022 at 5:30PM ET!   Their Fall 2022 applications are open to women and non-binary community leaders and organizers who are …
  Stephanie Campanha Wheaton · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 7:22 PM

CORRECTED LINKS: EMILY’s List Fall ‘22 Fellowship Info Session Invite

Hello,    I hope you’ve been having a great summer! We’d like to extend an invitation to the EMILY’s List Ignite Change Fellowship Information Session on Wednesday August 24, 2022 at 5:30PM ET.   Their Fall 2022 applications are open to women and non-bin…
  Stephanie Campanha Wheaton · [email protected]
August 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM

EMILY’s List Fall ‘22 Fellowship Info Session Invite

Hello,    I hope you’ve been having a great summer! We’d like to extend an invitation to the EMILY’s List Ignite Change Fellowship Information Session on Wednesday August 24, 2022 at 5:30PM ET.   Their Fall 2022 applications are open to women and non-bin…
  Arne Nelson, YDA International Affairs Committee Chair · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Help our partners at the Young Liberals of Ghana!

Good afternoon Young Democrats,? The YDA International Affairs Committee is working in collaboration with the Young Liberals of Ghana to connect grassroots activists and share organizing skills and best practices. As part of our collaboration we are putti…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
July 8, 2022 at 11:20 PM

Your July YDA Update

John -   We know it's been an exceptionally difficult time in the country. With bodily autonomy being all but stripped away by the Supreme Court, mass shootings continuing to occur at an alarming rate, continued economic turmoil throughout the country, whil…
  Quentin Wathum-Ocama · [email protected]
July 7, 2022 at 1:50 PM

Announcing your new YDA 3rd Vice President...

Fellow Young Democrats and Supporters -   As many of you know, the position of 3rd Vice President was vacated when our own Dunixi Guereca was elected as our Democratic National Committee Representative. Since then, the Young Democrats of America Officer…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
July 2, 2022 at 12:00 AM

Join us for a Self-Managed Abortion Info Share on July 12

Good afternoon Young Democrats,    We know we don’t need to tell you, but last week was difficult. We woke up on Friday to the news that our right to govern our own bodies and make our own healthcare decisions were taken away by a Supreme Court that does …
  Matt Royer, YDA Comms Director · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 2:14 PM

YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA STATEMENT ON THE ROE V WADE OPINION

For inquiries contact: [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 24, 2022 CONTACT:                               Matt [email protected] YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA STATEMENT ON …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 11:29 PM

POSTPONED: YDA for Andy Levin

Dear John -   Our phonebank for Andy Levin has been temporarily postponed due to some unforeseen logistical challenges. We will reach back out with revised information shortly. Thank you for your patience,   Young Democrats of America …
  YDA Chapter Building Executive Team · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Inaugural YDA Chapter Building Training on July 9!

Bring your questions! Dear YDA Membership,   We’re gearing up for a big elections season this midterm cycle and we need our chartered units ready to take on this fight on every level. Join the YDA Chapter Building Committee on Zoom on July 9th at 1:00 PM …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 12:30 AM

YDA for Andy Levin, tomorrow at 7:30 PM!

Sign up now! Hey John-   Young Democrats of America is committed to protecting our majorities on Capitol Hill during the 2022 midterms and we are getting started early!  We're also excited to make calls tomorrow, June 21st fo…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 9:01 PM

FW: YDA Volunteer and Training Opportunities!

Sign up now! Hey John- We just wanted to make sure you remembered that tomorrow we will be making phone calls for a Young Dem running for office in Utah. Join us on tomorrow, Thursday, June 16th at 8:00pm EST to make calls for Hope Goeckeritz!  ---------- Forwarded messa…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
June 11, 2022 at 12:00 AM

YDA Volunteer and Training Opportunities!

Sign up now! Hey John-   Young Democrats of America is committed to electing Young Dems up and down the ballot and we're excited about how many young people are running across the country! As we learned in Boise at our last Na…
  YDA Issue & Advocacy Committee · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Reminder Tomorrow: YDA Mobilized Virtual Rally for Student Debt Relief

Join us for our virtual rally John-   Our virtual rally is scheduled for tomorrow at 11 am EST and it's not too late to sign up!   Sign Up Here   The YDA Mobilized and YDA Issue Advocacy Committee are planning an exciting day of action in Washington D.C. …
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Keep making those calls! Join us tomorrow!

Sign up now! Hey John-   Young Democrats of America is committed to electing Young Dems up and down the ballot and we're excited for how many young people are running across the country! We're extra excited that one of our very…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 9:01 PM

Make Calls Tomorrow for Nnedi F*cking Stephens

Sign up now! Hey John-   Young Democrats of America is committed to electing Young Dems up and down the ballot and we're excited for how many people are running across the country.    We're extra excited that our very own 3rd Vice President, Nnedi Stephe…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 12:00 AM

REMINDER TOMORROW FW: Are you available for a quick call?

Add your name if you agree! Hey John-   Just wanted to make sure you got this for tomorrow. We are having a phone bank and happy hour tomorrow starting at 8 PM EST.    Make sure to sign up to join us here!    And then starting at 10 PM EST, we will have an opportunity fo…
  Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 8:51 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 Thursday, May 26 from 8:00 - 1…
  Steph Campanha Wheaton & Dunixi Guereca, Young Democrats of America · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM

DNC Training Toolkit

Dear Young Democrats, We wanted to share an opportunity we just received from DNC Secretary Jason Rae about the DNC Best Practices Institute. We encourage you to share this information in your networks and check it out for yourself. Please see the forwarded email below, …
  Event via YDA Mobilized · [email protected]
May 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM

REMINDER: 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 tog…