http://yda.org/blog The Young Democrats of America Blog Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:21:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Statement from Young Democrats of America Regarding Passage of Unemployment Benefits We are grateful that the United States Senate has finally passed this urgent package of unemployment benefits for millions of hard-working Americans and their families. It is unfortunate that so many in the minority party have felt it necessary to ... http://yda.org/blog/post/939 YDA Taking America Forward A New Generation. A New Vision for America. A Brighter Tomorrow The Young Democrats of America today launched the “Take America Forward” campaign, an ambitious campaign strategy aimed at mobilizing the youth vote for the 2010 Midterm election cycle. The “Take America Forward” campaign was created out of the realization ... http://yda.org/blog/post/936 Young Democrats of America Announces Summer Conference Speakers WASHINGTON, DC - July 16, 2010 – The Young Democrat of America announced its lineup of general session speakers for the 2010 Summer National Conference, which begins today in Washington, D.C. Congressman Chris Van Hollen (MD), Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, will serve ... http://yda.org/blog/post/934 Statement from YDA Vice President Colmon Elridge on Impending Vote for Financial Regulatory Reform Young Democrats to Senate: "Fight for America's Future, Pass Wall Street Reform Now." “The future of our nation is inextricably linked to securing confidence in the strength of our economy and ensuring consumer protection against many of the harmful actions that ... http://yda.org/blog/post/930 Statement from Young Democrats of America Acting President Rod Snyder: Today the Young Democrats of America mourn the loss of Senator Robert C. Byrd, the longest serving member of Congress in U.S. history.  While his distinguished career has come to a close, his impact on our democracy will live on for ... http://yda.org/blog/post/928 Young Democrats- The Young Democrats of America 2010 Summer National Conference in Washington, D.C. is only four weeks away on July 16 - 18.  This will be our final national meeting before Election Day in November, and we plan to use the conference to officially launch our 2010 midterm campaign to ... http://yda.org/blog/post/926 Get pumped, we're only a little over a month out from YDA DC! YDA's next national meeting will be held in DC and will bring together young leaders in Democratic politics from all over the country - as well as many of our counterparts on the Hill. Changes may be made ... http://yda.org/blog/post/924 YDA STATEMENT Effective on June 2nd, YDA Executive Vice-President Rod Snyder is the new Acting President of the Young Democrats of America.  Former YDA President Crystal Strait has stepped down from her position in order to join the staff of a U.S. Senate campaign in California.  A special election to permanently fill the ... http://yda.org/blog/post/922 We are excited to announce the first ever Young Democrats of America High School Leadership Academy on July 18 - 21 in Washington, D.C.  This unique four-day summer camp will focus on developing the next generation of YDA leaders and progressive activists. If you yourself are not a high school ... http://yda.org/blog/post/918 YDA makes it super easy to have your voice heard. It takes 3 minutes to contact your Representative here! Young Democrat, For months we have asked you to write, call, and visit your members of Congress and urge the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT). You have responded with literally thousands ... http://yda.org/blog/post/914