Show Your Unity: Pledge to Vote for Democrats Today
Sat Jun 7, 06:09 PM
Action Alert: Support the 21st Century GI Bill
Tue Apr 29, 11:44 AM
Cole Hickman, the Chair of YDA's newly created Veterans & Military Affairs Caucus, sent an action alert to YDA members this morning asking for our help getting a GI Bill for the 21st Century passed to ensure educational benefits delivered to our veterans are sufficient.
To read his action alert and learn more about the bill, click "read more" below.
Take Action on Pay Equity Day!
Mon Apr 21, 05:39 PM
An action Alert from Atima Omara-Alwala, National Chair, Women' s Caucus
Young Democrats of America
April 22nd, 2008 is Pay Equity Day!
Currently, women earn 77 cents to the dollar, over a working lifetime, this wage disparity costs the average American woman and her family an estimated $700,000 to $2 million, impacting Social Security benefits and pensions.
In 1996, Equal Pay Day was created by the National Committee on Pay Equity (NCPE) as a way to raise awareness about the gap between men's and women's wages. The day, observed on a Tuesday in April, symbolizes how far into the year a woman must work, on average, to earn as much as a man earned the previous year. (Tuesday is the day on which women's wages catch up to men's wages from the previous week.) Because women earn less, on average, than men, they must work longer for the same amount of pay. The wage gap is even greater for most women of color.
As Young Democrats we are well positioned to make a difference in our communities. Follow the link below to "read more" to get a one pager of what you can do in your Young Democrat local chapters and/or your Women's Caucuses, to raise awareness and take action around an issue important to us all.
Why You Should Get Involved in Your Local and State Parties
Tue Apr 8, 04:37 AM
Cross-posted on Kevin Bondelli's YD Blog
We all know the stereotype of the composition of local and state Democratic Parties: a plethora of old activists that consider anyone under 50 a young Democrat. While this keeps many younger voters from becoming involved in those entities, it would be to your advantage to bite the bullet and take the plunge.
Anaheim Conference Preview
Tue Feb 26, 12:55 PM
We are only a few days away from the 2008 Winter Conference and YDA has put together one of our best programs yet. Next weekend in Anaheim you will learn how the profile and electoral significance of young voters all over the county has been raised by the Democratic Primary, you will hear from people who organized the most talked-about strike of the decade, and you will take action side-by-side with Disneyland Hotel employees who are currently working without a contract.
Download a conference schedule:
www.yda.org/anaheimscheduleRegister today:
www.yda.org/anaheim
Here are some previews of conference events that you won't want to miss out on.
Conference Kickoff & Welcome Reception:
Get things started right by coming to Friday night's Conference Kickoff where you will get a preview of the weekend's events, learn more about the record turnout of young Democratic voters in this year's presidential primary, and enjoy a video highlighting YDA in the news and the actions of our membership. After that, head over to the Welcome Reception for some drinks, some mingling, and maybe even some time with Mickey (the mouse).Writer's Guild of America Luncheon:
John Kosinski, the WGA Political Director, will join other Guild Members on the daies to tell you how they shut down Hollywood this year to protect future writers and what they are going to do next.YDA Issue Action Summit, Plotting for 2008:
Help YDA decide what advocacy issues to take on in 2008 in a giant brainstorm session and workshop aimed at plotting out a series of powerful national events that will create change, even before the 2008 elections.Christine Pelosi's Campaign Boot Camp:
Thinking of running for office or have a cause you are ready to launch a campaign for? Christine Pelosi's strategies helped the Democrats take back Congress in 2006 and now she wants to help you. Join the author, activist, and grassroots expert in a dynamic training session you won't forget.UNITE HERE Local 681 Labor Action:
YDA and Unite HERE are organizing a march for young dems and hotel workers to stand together and demand a fair contract extension from the Disneyland Hotel. Join the march and show your support for the people who really make our conferences possible.YDA Night at Disneyland:
It wouldn't be much of a conference in Anaheim if we all weren't heading over to the park now would it? Saturday afternoon, YDA will sell discounted twilight tickets to the happiest place on earth for "YDA Night at Disneyland." Think about it: Space Mountain, YD leaders from around the country, and all the Disney characters you can handle.
Sounds pretty great, right? If you haven't registered yet or have been meaning to convince some friends or colleagues to head over to Anaheim with you - get to it. Time is running out and you won't want to miss anything.
See you in Anaheim!
Download a conference schedule:
www.yda.org/anaheimscheduleRegister today:
www.yda.org/anaheim
Super Tuesday Open Thread
Tue Feb 5, 09:16 AM
Tell us what you are seeing out there as you go and cast your vote today!! If you aren't in a Super Tuesday state -- use this as a Primary discussion thread.
If you need help finding your polling place visit vote411.org/pollingplacebystate.php
You Can Caucus: A Guide to the 2008 Iowa Caucuses
Wed Dec 5, 03:38 PM
Support the Employment Non-Discrimination Act Today
Thu Oct 11, 04:49 PM
Did you know that in 31 states, your boss can legally fire you or your friends simply because of your sexual orientation? Additionally, in 39 states, you can legally be fired just because of your gender identity.
Take action today! Ask Congress to support ENDA.
www.yda.org/enda
Thank Congressional Democrats - Progress Report Shows Dem Congress Fighting for Young Americans
Wed Sep 19, 04:12 PM
Reflecting the impact young voters have had on recent elections, the Democratic leaders in Congress unveiled a report on their progress in addressing the issues young voters care most about.
After years of neglect at the hands of the Republican Party it is clear young voters' voices have been heard and that our leaders in Congress are committed to providing a new direction for young Americans.
Decisive actions have been taken by our Democratic Congress to improve our lives and the lives of all Americans.
The progress report shows significant achievements in the following areas:
- Making College More Affordable
- Ensuring Better Pay, Better Jobs
- Reducing Global Warming
- Taking a Nation at War in a New Direction
- Protecting America from Terrorism
- Improving Health Care
Let the leaders of our party know that their efforts are not going unnoticed! Sign our online thank you card - then send a letter to the editor of your local paper letting them know how much of an impact the Democratic Congress has had in issues you care about.
CLICK HERE TO TAKE ACTION TODAY
Take Action to Make College Affordable Now
Mon Jul 2, 05:17 PM
The current Democratic Congress is working hard to pass college affordability reforms. Current legislation is aimed to help facilitate the current financial aid process for student borrowers and their families, and to hold colleges accountable for the quickly rising costs of higher education. Read below for details about some of the provisions included in the House and Senate bills. This legislation is set to come before Congress as early as next week, so contact your Senator or Representative today to show your support for these important reforms and to ensure that a college affordability bill is passed.
Take Action Today:
Write Congress today urging passage of college affordability legislation. CLICK HERE