THE PACE, YDA's OFFICIAL BLOG
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May 02, 2012
On the night of May 1st, 2011, I was driving back into D.C., with my friend Trevor. My cell phone sent me a news alert that President Obama was making a special announcement. What could possibly warrant a late-night Sunday news conference, especially, the night after the National Correspondents Dinner? Osama Bin Laden was dead. [...]
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May 02, 2012
On Tuesday, May 8, North Carolina voters will vote for or against a Constitutional Amendment on the May Primary Ballot, also known as “Amendment One.” Amendment One isn’t your average anti-LGBT amendment – the amendment on North Carolina’s ballot will make Marriage the only “domestic legal union” recognized under NC law. The term “domestic legal [...]
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April 26, 2012
Women’s issues are a hot topic this year, and it seems like there’s something new to talk about every day. Recently, a commentator on CNN named Hilary Rosen caused a stir by declaring that Ann Romney has never worked a day in her life. She was immediately called out by the Romney camp and others, [...]
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April 25, 2012
via Think Progress By Alex Seitz-Wald on Apr 24, 2012 at 11:55 am In its effort to reach out to young voters, Mitt Rommney’s campaign held a conference call with reporters today to discuss what the presumed GOP nominee thinks of President Obama’s record on the youth (not much) and what they have to offer [...]
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April 22, 2012
Amidst all the negative news about women’s health and rights this election cycle, one positive is on the horizon. The Senate is about to take up reauthorization of the Violence against Women Act (VAWA), and the new version will expand protections to new communities: undocumented immigrants, Native Americans and LGBT individuals. Not everybody likes these [...]
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April 19, 2012
Executive Vice President Colmon Elridge has released the following statement on behalf of the Young Democrats of America: “It is apparent that as the general election heats up and with the lack of any coherent vision for the future of our nation, the Romney campaign is so desperate for attention, they will stand by anyone, [...]
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April 13, 2012
Last winter, the Young Democrats of Louisiana embarked on a mission to recruit, file, and elect young Democrats to local and state Democratic Party posts. In the past, these posts largely went unnoticed and some committees have been empty for years. These posts are the grassroots positions needed for a great state party. They recruit [...]
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April 10, 2012
For Immediate Release: April 4, 2012 Contact: Amanda Narod press@yda.org YDA Statement on Rick Santorum’s Exit From Presidential Race “With or without Rick Santorum in the race, the Republican Presidential nominees are offering nothing for young people, and young people know it,” states Emily Tisch Sussman, Executive Director of Young Democrats of America. “The most [...]
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April 04, 2012
“As the Republican Presidential Primary Circus continues, the American people are becoming less than amused by the politics and policies that Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are advocating,” said YDA President Rod Snyder. “Facts are stubborn, and the facts of the politics and policies of the Republican frontrunners are that they are aimed at disenfranchising [...]
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April 01, 2012
The YDA Faith and Values Initiative launched its inaugural Faith and Values Leadership Summit last weekend in Washington, DC. This first-of-its kind gathering brought together a diverse group of leaders from 24 states for networking and training in faith-focused Democratic communications, campaign outreach, and organizing. In addition to the leadership development and education provided during [...]
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