THE PACE, YDA's OFFICIAL BLOG
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June 17, 2013
Whether you are currently enrolled in college, graduated a few years ago, or hope to attend someday; whether you were first in your family to earn a higher degree or are continuing a proud tradition, the opportunity of a college education was made possible for many of us by access to affordable student loans. Unfortunately, [...]
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June 13, 2013
This week, Young Democrats from across the country are contacting voters to ensure Congressman Ed Markey becomes the next Senator from Massachusetts. Recent polls show Markey in the lead, but his Republican opponent is within single digits. There are less than two weeks left until the special election, and you can help keep this seat [...]
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June 11, 2013
Today, President Obama gave a speech today in the East Room on the importance of passing immigration reform legislation being considered right now in the US Senate. “This week, the Senate will consider a common-sense, bipartisan bill that is the best chance we’ve had in years to fix our broken immigration system,” said the President, [...]
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June 07, 2013
On Tuesday, June 4, YDA was pleased to host our Summer in DC Happy Hour with Congressman Joaquin Castro (D-TX). As San Antonio’s Congressional Representative, the Congressman shared his excitement about the upcoming YDA convention in his home city this August. He also talked about the importance of youth leadership development and the critical role [...]
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June 06, 2013
Over 150 Young Democrats from around the country gathered in Charleston, West Virginia last weekend for YDA’s Spring 2013 National Conference. The conference was the last one to be held under current YDA President Rod Snyder, a West Virginia native, who will step down in August after leading the organization for the last 3 years. [...]
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June 05, 2013
YDA is once again happy to sponsor the annual Netroots Nation conference, which will take place on June 20-23 in San Jose, California. Netroots Nation is offering a special rate for Young Democrats of just $275 — that’s more than $75 off the current price. And if you’re a student, the conference rate is just [...]
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June 03, 2013
The New Jersey Young Democrats issued the following statement today following the passing of longtime United States Senator Frank Lautenberg: “Today we mourn the loss of a true statesmen and dedicated public servant, Senator Frank Lautenberg. For more than 30 years Senator Lautenberg worked tirelessly on behalf of New Jersey’s hard working families, never backing [...]
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May 31, 2013
The past year has been historic for Young Democrats nationwide. From our critical impact on the 2012 election to our influential role in debates over marriage equality and immigration, we have much to be proud of as a movement. To celebrate, please join Congressman Joaquin Castro and a number of VIP guests from the Democratic [...]
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May 22, 2013
We are excited to announce the Young Democrats of America’s 2013 Biennial National Convention in San Antonio, Texas on August 8 – 11. This is the largest event that YDA hosts every two years with 1,000 Young Democrats expected to attend from all fifty states. If you don’t participate in a single other Young Democrat [...]
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May 15, 2013
The 2013 YDA Spring Conference is just a little more than two weeks away, and online registration is closing soon. Please make plans to join us in Charleston, West Virginia from Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2. We are excited to announce that Friday night’s opening reception will take place at the West Virginia [...]
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