Last Monday, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley joined the Greater Boston Young Democrats for their monthly meeting. Pressley, who currently serves as an At-Large Councilor, is mounting a primary challenge against Congressman Mike Capuano, who was first elected to the seat in 1998. The 7th Congressional includes most of Boston, a sizable share of Cambridge,…
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Last Saturday, YDMA marched in the Boston Pride parade. The Massachusetts Democratic Party platform is clear about the importance of continuing broad-range support for LGBTQ+ rights, including protecting the transgender civil rights law and opposing all forms of so-called “conversion therapy.” With the Trump administration in Washington turning the clock backwards on LGBTQ+ rights, and…
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As young Democrats, we are proud of the progressive platform of the Massachusetts Democratic Party and the leadership our Commonwealth has shown on a range of issues. That leadership is the result of the work of Democratic activists and elected officials across the state. Unfortunately, time and time again, we have seen Representative Colleen Garry…
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The weekend before last, Democrats from around the state convened in Worcester for this year’s Massachusetts Democratic Party convention. This year was a nominating convention, where the party decides which candidates will make the September primary ballot–and which will receive the party’s endorsement. According to the Globe, more than one-fifth of this year’s delegates were…
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Members of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts, like many others, noticed and were disturbed by the “Stan” pins worn by some at the Democratic State Convention last weekend. We stand with those who were victimized by the husband of former Senate President Rosenberg, a group of people who did not have pins made on their…
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At the YDMA Annual Convention on Saturday, May 12, young Democrats from cross MA convened to listen to inspiring speakers, learn about ways to take action in the coming months, and vote for new officers and board members. Get to know the new (and returning) officers: Executive Committee President: Rebecca Pinn Rebecca Pinn…
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The YDMA is proud to endorse Jeremy Comeau for the open Gay Add-On on the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee. “Over the last year, Jeremy has built a strong relationship between the MassDems Youth Services Subcommittee and YDMA, ensuring youth voices are heard strongly within the Democratic Party. Jeremy is a fierce advocate of LGBTQ+ rights…
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President Rebecca Pinn I am Rebecca Pinn and I am humbled to be running for President of the Young Democrats of Massachusetts Over the last year as the YDMA Secretary, I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with my YDMA colleagues on various initiatives that have built a stronger foundation for our organization to…
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The YDMA was proud to endorse the second annual March for Science and become one of the Friends of the March sponsors. At our table we handed out voter registration cards and had a display on the power of young voters. We will continue to use the momentum of last year’s march this year while…
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The YDMA voted to endorse the Great Neighborhoods Call to Action and Endorsement of Principles. Great Neighborhoods urges the Legislature to pass a bill this session that will strengthen “Great Neighborhoods” across the state by reforming the Commonwealth’s planning, zoning and permitting laws. We call for state leaders to make this legislation a top priority…
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