Meeting Joe Biden

by Eve Zhurbinskiy (New Jersey)

For quite a while now, I’ve wanted to pursue a career in public service. There were two major factors that led me to want to do this. The first is seeing that the civil rights of Americans aren’t guaranteed in many cases. The second is…

The Case for Gay Marriage

by Nivedita Sankar (North Carolina)

The Constitution establishes that the purposes of the American government are, among other things, to promote justice, the general welfare, and liberty. Any other pursuit, including the establishment of a strict moral…

For Hoosiers, Democrats are the party of Freedom and Liberty

By Jackson Blanchard (Indiana)

As a Hoosier, I’ve been raised on the values of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and for

What if I told you that you could change the world?

by Franz Becker (Iowa)

What if I told you that you could change the world?

The teen in politics is something that has evolved over the past years. Teens can now play a huge role in getting…

Proud to be Political: Why Politics are Important

by Will Pearcy (Indiana)

A Progressive Fighter: Ed Markey for Senate

by Daniel Vernick (Massachusetts)

Cell phones. Oil spills. Plane safety. Satellite TV. High speed internet. The list goes on. While Gabriel Gomez claims that Ed Markey hasn’t done anything, the Congressman’s accomplishments are…

My Government Shutdown Story

By Eva Dickerson (Maryland)

My parents love me, clothe me, and feed me; as long as the last one is checked off I’m happy so I never really thought about where the money that funds those things comes from. Of course, I’ve been to both of their places of…

North Central High School Democrats| HSDA Featured Local Chapter of February 2013

The North Central Young Democrats club is very involved in the community of Indianapolis, Indiana. The club meets every other week under the leadership a teacher sponsor and co-presidents…

Kids Say the Darndest Things: The Gun Control Debate

By George Pearcy (Indiana)

Recently, an 8-year-old wrote a persuasive essay for his school in which he said, “If I could change one thing in the world it would be no more assault rifles. Except for soldiers……

Rice Lake High School Democrats| HSDA Featured Local Chapter of January 2013