YDA Sends Letter to Pelosi + Updates on HCR Legislation
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 is the change that you overwhelming voted for; the change that millions and millions of Americans deserve. Watch the live debate on the House floor here. There is no better way to get truly non-partisan visibility into the process than watching this debate. Take two mi

Today is Election Day, Youth Must Vote for Dems to Win
If there is an election today where you live, including the heated and incredibly important contests in Virginia and New Jersey for governor, you must vote. Young people in this country are the reason why Barack Obama is our president today. We can and we WILL swing every election if we vote. If you live in Virginia, find out where to vote by clicking here. If you live in New Jersey, check here. Polls are open until 7 in VA and 8 in NJ. If you don’t live in an area with an election today, you still have one small job to do. Email, text, call

Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman Welcomes Young Democrats of America (YDA) to Orlando
For Immediate Release: Contact: Kurt Watkins Press Secretary, YDA (214) 923 – 6903 communications@yda.org Contact: Eric Jotkoff Communications Director, FDP (850) 222-3411 press@fladems.com Florida Democratic Party Chair Karen Thurman Welcomes Young Democrats of America (YDA) to Orlando YDA Fall Conference set for Nov. 20 – 22 Washington, D.C. (October 21) – Congresswoman Karen Thurman, Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, welcomes the Young Democrats of America to Orlan

Virginia Campaign Invasion This Weekend
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. What’s different about this YDA campaign invasion is that we’ve scheduled some “fall fun” activities for Saturday night in Virginia and neighboring West Virginia. After canvassing and phone banking throughout the day, we wil

Join a Special Conference Call With Steve Jarding Wednesday
Join us for a special YDA Rural Caucus conference call with Steve Jarding. Steve Jarding is one of the leading political consultants of the Democratic Party and co-author of the book, Foxes in the Henhouse: How the Republicans Stole the South and the Heartland. Jarding was formerly the Executive Director of the South Dakota Democratic Party, and Communication Director for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. He has worked on many campaigns including Mark Warner, James Webb, and Tim Johnson. He is also a lecturer in Public Policy at Harvard. Wed. October 21, 8 pm CENTRAL Number: 712-432-0850 passcode: 274582#