Over the past few years, we have seen the attacks on democracy grow across the country. As young Democrats and young advocates of democracy itself, we believe that it would be an embarrassment to see such attacks extend to Massachusetts. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted all aspects of our society, and that includes campaigning. Door-to-door…
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YDMA has two allotted seats on the Democratic State Committee. The Board will be voting to elect interim State Committeeperson (one Male-Identifying, One Female-Identifying) at our March meeting. The main responsibilities? Attending DSC meetings as well as DSC Youth Services Sub-committee meetings, and Reporting at each YDMA meeting any updates or correspondences from the Democratic…
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The following testimony was delivered to the Joint Committee on Election Laws on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Chairman Finegold, Chairman Lawn, and Members of the Joint Committee on Election Laws, My name is Sharon Solomon, and I am the Young Democrats of America National Committeeperson for the Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDMA). YDMA would…
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YDMA is proud to endorse the Voter Choice 2020 ballot initiative campaign. With ranked choice voting, voters are freed from having to act as political strategists, fretting about whether their vote could end up wasted if they vote for their most preferred candidate. Candidates with similar backgrounds or platforms are no longer at real or…
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With the election less than two weeks away, we are proud to announce our latest endorsements. BOSTON David Halbert — City Councilor At Large The Young Democrats of Massachusetts are proud to endorse David Halbert for Boston City Council. David is running on a platform of bringing greater transparency and accountability to local…
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The Young Democrats of Massachusetts are proud to endorse the following candidates for the 2019 municipal elections: Nina Liang for Quincy City Council Jimmy Pereira for Mayor of Brockton Zac Bears for Medford City Council Stephanie Martins for Everett City Council (Ward 2) Etel Haxhiaj for Worcester City Council John Trobaugh for Worcester School Committee…
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Wednesday, October 16 — This evening, the Massachusetts House voted to change the date of the 2020 state primary to September 1st, a move that will disenfranchise countless young voters across the Commonwealth, in the supplemental budget. “We are very disappointed to hear that the MA House is planning to schedule next year’s state primary…
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Democratic politicians and activists have successfully fought for an increased minimum wage in the Commonwealth to ensure that workers are paid fairly. And yet the work done by interns and fellows for Democratic campaigns and other like organizations often goes unpaid, even while contributing great value. In line with our Democratic values, we do not…
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Do you like technology? Do you like harnessing technology in support of Democratic causes and young Democratic candidates and activists? Well, we have the job for you. Apply to be our new Technical Director. The Tech Director serves as the managing all technology, particularly software-related, aspects of YDMA including the website and email accounts. Interested?…
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We, the High School Democrats of Massachusetts, the College Democrats of Massachusetts, and the Young Democrats of Massachusetts, stand with Young Democrats of America, College Democrats of America and the Democratic State Committee of Massachusetts in calling for a climate debate. We share our disappointment with the Democratic National Committee’s decision not to hold a…
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