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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YDMA-endorsed candidate Jim Hawkins has won the State Rep race for the 2nd Bristol district, including Attleboro. Hawkins has been a vocal advocate for local businesses and public education and has previously served as a district coordinator for the Massachusetts Teachers Association. You can learn more about Jim over on his website. Mike Dooley, the Chair…
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The Young Democrats of Massachusetts proudly voted to unanimously endorse the March For Our Lives events being held throughout the state on Saturday March 24th. There are 15 marches being held in Massachusetts. Click here to find one close to you on the March For Our Lives website. To help out the folks organizing the…
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The Young Democrats of Massachusetts voted to endorse Jim Hawkins for State Representative in the 2nd Bristol District, including Attleboro. The Special Election is being held on Tuesday, April 3. Jim is ready to fight for: Education – As MTA Senate District Coordinator, Jim has been a vocal critic of state underfunding…
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Date: Monday Mar. 12, 2018 Time: 6:30pm – 8pm Meeting Location: MassDems HQ, 11 Beacon Street, 4th Floor Conference Call #: (641) 715-3580 – Access Code: 256632 Roll Call Attendance Rebecca (Secretary), Matt (President), Melissa (Membership & Outreach), Chris A (At-Large), Caesar (Communications), Helena (Diversity and Inclusion), Chris S (Western Mass), Brittany (YDA Committee Rep…
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The Young Democrats of Massachusetts voted unanimously to endorse H.3269/S.1305 – An Act to Protect the Civil Rights and Safety of All Massachusetts Residents, also known as ‘The Safe Communities Act’, filed by Representative Juana Matias and Senator Jamie Eldridge. “I am excited that the Young Democrats of Massachusetts are joining the rapidly growing coalition…
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Date: Monday Feb. 12, 2018 Time: 6:30pm – 8pm Meeting Location: MassDems HQ, 11 Beacon Street, 4th Floor Conference Call #: (641) 715-3580 – Access Code: 256632 Roll Call Attendance Phone: Hannah (At-large), Melissa (Membership Outreach), Frank (Treasurer), Michael K (South Shore Chair), Sarah (Fundraising Director), Kevin G (At-large), Jonathan Goldman (Western Mass Interim Chair), James (Central Mass Chair), Yaniv (MetroWest Chair), Jessica (DSC), Ed (Black…
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This November discrimination will be on the ballot in Massachusetts. In 2016 Massachusetts passed an important law protecting our transgender neighbors and friends from discrimination in public spaces like restaurants, retail shops and doctor’s offices. But now, anti-LGBT extremists have succeeded in placing an initiative on the 2018 ballot requiring voters to uphold the law—or…
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On the anniversary of the historic Women’s March event in 2017, the Young Democrats of Massachusetts Women’s Caucus participated in the 1 year anniversary of the march on January 20, 2018 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Thousands of people gathered in the cold on Cambridge Common with their signs ready in hand. Similar demonstrations were happening across…
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