Nov 17, 2022YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA CELEBRATE NANCY PELOSI’S HISTORIC AND TRAILBLAZING YEARS OF SERVICE TO…YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA CELEBRATE NANCY PELOSI’S HISTORIC AND TRAILBLAZING YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC — The Young Democrats of America are immensely proud, grateful, and indebted to Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her years of service to the Democratic Party, to the people of her district, and to the people of the United States of America. In her 35 years in office, Speaker…2 min read2 min read
Oct 10, 2022THE YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA CONDEMN THE ANTISEMITIC STATEMENTS AND THREATS MADE BY KANYE WEST ON HIS TWITTER.WASHINGTON, DC — The Young Democrats of America, in no uncertain terms, condemn the antisemitic statements and threats made by Kanye West on Twitter on Saturday, October 8 and call upon Twitter, Meta, and all other social media companies to bar Kanye West from their platforms following their own guidelines…2 min read2 min read
Aug 24, 2022YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S ANNOUNCEMENT FOR STUDENT DEBT CANCELLATIONWASHINGTON, DC — The Young Democrats commend the Biden Administration on their effort to forgive $10,000 of debt for those making under $125,000 a year and $20,000 for pell grant recipients making under $125,000. This is a much needed step in the right direction down a very long path to…2 min read2 min read
Aug 8, 2022YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACTWASHINGTON, DC — The Young Democrats celebrate the passing of a historical, sweeping piece of legislation covering health care, climate, and taxes by the US Senate on a party line vote, championed by our Congressional Democrats. …2 min read2 min read
May 3, 2022YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA STATEMENT ON THE ROE V WADE DRAFT OPINIONWASHINGTON, DC — If the reports from this evening of the leaked Supreme Court Opinion draft are true, conservatives have once again proven that they will stop at nothing to take away reproductive freedoms and access to abortion, including threatening the lives of millions across the United States. The Roe…2 min read2 min read
Apr 29, 2022Young Democrats of America President Quentin Wathum-Ocama Issues Apology to Muslim Young DemocratsYoung Democrats of America President Quentin Wathum-Ocama Issues Apology to Muslim Young Democrats Saint Paul, MN — Young Democrats of America President Quentin Wathum-Ocama issued the following statement: “I want to acknowledge and apologize for a wrong that the Young Democrats of America committed. Earlier this month, the Young Democrats of America held a major national event on the first night and weekend…1 min read1 min read
Apr 12, 2022Resolution on the Russian Invasion of UkraineWHEREAS the Russian Federation on the 24th of February 2022, in violation of international law, expanded its war against Ukraine by launching an unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine; and WHEREAS the Russian Military has committed numerous atrocities and war crimes in Ukraine including targeting civilians, children, medical personnel, journalists…Young Democrats3 min readYoung Democrats3 min read
Apr 7, 2022YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA ON JUSTICE KETANJI BROWN JACKSONWASHINGTON, DC — “Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson” are historic words that the Young Democrats are so proud to be saying today. Her confirmation is a historic one on two levels. Justice Jackson will be the first Black Woman to serve as a Supreme Court Justice and the first public defender. …1 min read1 min read
Apr 3, 2022YOUNG DEMOCRATS OF AMERICA ADJOURN IN YDA BOISEBOISE, IDAHO — The Young Democrats of America just adjourned from their national committee meeting in Boise, Idaho, marking the first and only Democratic meeting to be held in the state of Idaho. YDA was committed to coming to a Red State to hear from rural organizers, Young Democrats, and…2 min read2 min read
Mar 28, 2022YDA BOI SPEAKER: Mayor Lauren McLeanLauren was born in Boston, Massachusetts and spent her formative years in Houston, Texas, and Cazenovia, New York. She attended the University of Notre Dame, graduating with honors in 1997. While at Notre Dame, Lauren participated in the Center for Social Concerns, leading and developing community engagement and social justice…2 min read2 min read
