The Young Democrats of America were very saddened to hear about the recent accident that resulted in the injuries of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s wife Landra and daughter Lana.
“Speaking on behalf of all of the YDA members across the country, I’d like to extend our most heartfelt concern for his family’s well being and [...]

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YDA is excited to announce that our newest official member is Congressman Tom Perriello, representing Virginia’s 5th CD in the House of Representatives. Congressman Perriello, one of only three Democrats in Congress under the age of 36 (YDA age), made it official by signing up just yesterday with the up and coming Charlottesville/Albemarle County chapter within [...]

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The Young Democrats of America and YDA’s Disability Issues Caucus are outraged at the incredibly insensitive and callous remarks made by Delegate Bob Marshall (R-VA) regarding people with disabilities. In a press conference, Delegate Marshall stated:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 22nd, 2010
Contact:
Toby Quaranta, Executive Director
Toby.quaranta@vayd.org
(703) 309-6556
Contact:
Karl Johnson
Communications Director, YDA
communications@yda.org
(202) 577 – 4366
**PRESS RELEASE**

Young Democrats Call for Bob Marshall’s Resignation Over Disgraceful Comments
Using disabled children and their families as a political prop for his extremist Republican agenda is out of line
Richmond, [...]

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The Arlington Young Democrats are not backing down despite the recent events challenging true reform. They are demanding that health insurance reform move forward and not wait another year! At their meeting last week, AYD approved a resolution to that effect and it got picked up by the local paper, the Arlington Sun Gazette.
Arlington, Virginia [...]

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Dallas County Young Dems are in the news!
From DallasNews.com:
Young Democrats will raise money for Haiti at Bryan Street Tavern tonight
12:05 PM Wed, Jan 20, 2010
Nancy Visser/Reporter
“Cocktails for a Cause: Haiti Earthquake Relief,” hosted by theDallas County Young Democrats,will begin at 6 tonight at Bryan Street Tavern, 4315 Bryan St.
The fundraiser aimed at young people in Dallas who [...]

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For Immediate Release Contact: Kurt Watkins Press Secretary, YDA (214) 923 – 6903
kurt@wpragency.com

Contact: Karl Johnson
Communications Director, YDA
(202) 577 – 4366
communications@yda.org

Young [...]

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The Virginia Young Dems stepped up in a big way for this huge victory! Congratulations to Del. Marsden (Senator-Elect) and VAYD for this incredibly important state victory! Before you think Virginia is lost back into the hands of the right…think again. Full details below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2010
Contact:
Toby Quaranta, Executive Director
Toby.quaranta@vayd.org
(703) 309-6556 
**Media [...]

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To continue our Giving Back series on Young Democrats organizing and participating in community service events around the country, I wanted to highlight a blog post from the Alaska Young Democrats. No matter how small or large of an event you do, taking the initiative to do something like this and give back to the [...]

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South Carolina Republican e-zine The Palmetto Scoop recently wrote a post attacking Rob Miller, the anticipated Democratic challenger to disgraced Congressman Joe “You Lie!” Wilson, and the Manhattan Young Democrats. Why, you ask? Well, like most Americans, the young dems of Manhattan were fed up with Wilson’s antics and were highly motivated to do what they could to ensure Miller has a successful campaign. So MYD threw a fundraiser for Rob Miller in New York City, which was organized by MYD President and native of South Carolina, Al Benninghoff.

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