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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 of a real struggle for [...]

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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 of phone calls and emails [...]

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Thank you.
We asked for your voices. We asked you to share your stories. We asked you to speak for those millions of young Americans who were, until Sunday evening, voiceless.
And you answered!
Your phone calls, your letters and lobbying, ensured our Congressional members knew how important health insurance reform was to the 13.7 million young Americans [...]

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We have never been this close to health insurance reform in America!
While the road has been bumpy, there is now hope for the millions of Americans, including the 13.7 million young Americans who are currently without health care. There is hope for that college student who is making the choice right now between paying tuition [...]

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Why the Repeal of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ Can’t Wait
By: Lakisha Watson- Moore, YDA Veteran’s and Military Affairs Caucus Chair
“Ending DADT is just the beginning. We need to give members discharged because of DADT the full benefits they have earned. I am a progressive veteran of the US Navy (2000-2004). I loved my service. I [...]

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Our military leaders have stepped forward to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.’
At a hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee on February 2nd Adm. Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said, “Allowing gays and lesbians to serve openly would be the right thing to do.” Adm. Mullen bravely stated in his testimony [...]

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3 million young Americans need you right now.
Congress is about to pass major health care reform. This is great news. Unfortunately, the legislation being considered contains provisions for “catastrophic care” plans that create a doughnuthole where millions of Americans – including young people and low and moderate income people of all ages – will earn [...]

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Last weekend young Democrats from across the country gathered in Orlando, Florida and mapped out our 2010 strategy. We heard from local chapter leaders, state organizations, caucus leaders, and members on what issues and races YDA should be focusing on in the coming year, and we are excited to get back to work!
Health insurance reform [...]

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Below is a copy of a letter that YDA recently joined several other organizations in presenting to Speaker Pelosi regarding the incredibly important health insurance reform legislation currently being debated in the House. A vote is expected in merely hours (Saturday 11/7); one that can bring about the absolutely necessary change that America needs. This [...]

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The campaign in Virginia is in its final two weeks and YDA is working hard to turn out volunteers between now and Election Day. We are organizing a special campaign invasion on the weekend of October 24 – 25 in Loudon and Prince William Counties. Our efforts will not only benefit Creigh Deeds gubernatorial bid but also John Bell for House of Delegates, a key legislative race that could help tip the balance of power in Richmond.

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