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*RELEASE* Young Democrats Name ‘Ladies in Blue’

Senator Elizabeth Warren, Representative Ellen Story, and activist Harmony Wu to be honored at Roosevelt After Dark fundraiser to support Emerge Massachusetts   BOSTON – The Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) will present their 4th annual ‘Ladies in Blue’ awards … Continue reading

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The Young Democrats of Massachusetts Endorse Elizabeth Warren For Senate

Young Democrats Across the Commonwealth Eager to Show Support   July 30, 2012 – Boston, Massachusetts – The Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) is proud to make an official endorsement of Elizabeth Warren, Democratic candidate for US Senate. Warren was … Continue reading

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YDM Statement on President Obama’s State of the Union Address

Highlight advances in employment and education for young Americans, differences from former Gov. Romney BOSTON – In response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address, Young Democrats of Massachusetts Chair Elaine Almquist issued the following statement: "President Obama … Continue reading

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Young Democrats endorse Frank in Chelsea City Council race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2011 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670   CHELSEA, MA – The Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) and Greater Boston Young Democrats (GBYD) are proud to announce their endorsement of YDM Board Member and … Continue reading

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Young Dems endorse Stewart for re-election to Brockton City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2011 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670 Young Democrats endorse Stewart’s re-election bid for Brockton City Council BROCKTON, MA – The Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) are working to re-elect Jass Stewart and reminding … Continue reading

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Pioneer Valley Young Democrats work to protect, add to progressive voices in region’s city halls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2011 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670   BOSTON – With municipal elections around the corner in more than 50 Massachusetts communities, the Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) and Pioneer Valley Young Democrats (PVYD) … Continue reading

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Young Dems endorse Cheung, Seidel, Simmons and Nelson for Cambridge City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2011 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670   Young Democrats work to protect, add to progressive voices on Cambridge City Council Endorse Cheung, Seidel, Simmons and Nelson BOSTON – With municipal elections around the … Continue reading

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Young Democrats work to protect, add to progressive voices on Boston City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2011 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670   Young Democrats work to protect, add to progressive voices on Boston City Council Endorse Pressley, Murphy, Connolly, Arroyo and Lee BOSTON – With municipal elections around … Continue reading

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Young Democrats endorse Ballantyne, Barber in Somerville Alderman race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2011 Contact: Kevin Gilnack, Communications Director kgilnack@ydma.org, 617.506.9670   SOMERVILLE, MA – The Young Democrats of Massachusetts (YDM) and Greater Boston Young Democrats (GBYD) have endorsed Katjana Ballantyne and Christine Barber in their races for … Continue reading

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Greater Boston Young Democrats react to police crackdown on Occupy Boston; issue statement of support

BOSTON – In response to the growing Occupy Boston and Occupy Wall Street movements, and an overnight crackdown on Boston protesters, Greater Boston Young Democrats Vice Chair Sarah Betancourt issued the following statement on behalf of the organization’s more than … Continue reading

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