Yesterday, members from High School Democrats of America, College Democrats of America, and Young Democrats of America joined forces to rally alongside Parkland survivors, elected officials, and their local communities to advocate for common sense gun reform. College Democrats of America President Joseline Mata, High School Democrats of America Chair Jeremy Ornstein, and Young Democrats…
A blog post by Becky Beaver, Communications Director, YDA Women’s Caucus It is Women’s History Month and businesses are jumping at the opportunity to capitalize. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate that companies want to support the fight against the patriarchy. My question is, are these companies genuine in their support of women and other…
By: Becky Beaver, YDA Women’s Caucus Communications Director It’s no secret that starting a family is very expensive. According to the National Center for Children in Poverty, 21% of children live in families with incomes below the federal poverty threshold. As people embark on the decision to start a family, they must consider many financial…
The poet Langston Hughes pinned the critical question, “what happens to a dream deferred?” This year we pause to acknowledge the 50-year anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The civil rights leader was in Memphis, Tennessee to fight for the rights and equality of sanitation workers. While the current…
A blog post by Jillian Cardillo I was 18 when I was diagnosed with my first "pre-existing" condition. After years of appointments, blood tests, and no one being able to figure out what was wrong with me, an ultrasound and a good endocrinologist gave me the diagnosis: an endocrine disorder that put me at high…
Today the GOP introduced an Obamacare replacement bill created in secrecy that may drastically change your life -- and the lives of young people across the country. It's not just that they developed a bill in secret with corporate interests in mind and not the American people: now the Republicans don't even want have have…
The Trump administration has gotten off to a disastrous start, and millennials nationwide are looking for ways to fight back. That’s why Young Democrats chapters across the country are reporting record attendance at meetings, particularly in the form of new members. For chapter leaders, this is a crucial time to grow your group. Here are…
Washington, DC – The Young Democrats of America (YDA) tonight condemned illegitimate minority President Donald Trump’s nominee for the Supreme Court and encouraged Senate Democrats to use every tool at their disposal to prevent his appointment to the court. “America deserves a Supreme Court justice nominated by a popularly elected president,” said Danielle Glover, YDA…
YDA stands with our brothers and sisters who are refugees and/or Muslim, those who are seeking protection, those looking for a new life, and those who are in the U.S. desperately waiting to be reunited with their family members overseas. Donald Trump’s executive orders essentially banning Muslims from entering our country and going back on…
Like you, I am already counting down the days until President Trump’s time in the White House comes to an end. 1,460 days is a very long time. In order to hold the President accountable, we will need to find a way to stay engaged and ensure our voices are heard. The first 100 days of every…