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Almost There on Death Penalty Reform!

On January 26, 2012, in Blog, Lobbying, by EStern

We are finally reaching the final stretch of death penalty reform. If we continue working hard these next few months, we will finally achieve a repeal of the death penalty in Connecticut, but we are going to need as many volunteers as possible to make this happen. If you are interested in helping out in [...]

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Great article in the YDN: “Murphy, Bysiewicz ’83 hit New Haven”

On January 26, 2012, in Blog, Elections, by EStern

Check out today’s story in the YDN, which quotes Dems President Zak Newman, Dems Elections Coordinator Josh Rubin and Dems Communications Director Eric Stern. As the article said, New Haven Democrats are getting excited for the Senate race in Connecticut as well as other 2012 elections.  We’re excited to begin fighting for progressive values here [...]

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Dems President Zak Newman Pens OpEd on SOTU

On January 25, 2012, in Blog, News, by EStern

Check out Dems President Zak Newman’s awesome OpEd in the YDN this morning, “Impatience and New Resolve in 2012″! As Zak wrote on President Obama’s State of the Union, “Republicans in Congress and running for office should take note: the nation is waiting for you to get on board. More than your political futures depends [...]

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More than 90 attend State of the Union Watch Party

On January 25, 2012, in Blog, by EStern

More than 90 people attended our State of the Union Watch Party in the Saybrook Underbrook!  We happily enjoyed the kettle corn and the feisty speech from our Commander in Chief.  Remember, change is not a spectator sport! As the President said tonight, “Each time I look at that flag, I’m reminded that our destiny [...]

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2012 Elections Kickoff with Susan Bysiewicz

On January 24, 2012, in Blog, Elections, by EStern

Before the President’s State of the Union tonight, members of the Yale College Democrats hosted its 2012 Elections Kickoff.  Students gathered to plan for the upcoming election cycle and focus on strategies for the Presidential race, Senate races in Connecticut and Massachusetts, Congressional races and other elections nationwide.  The Yale College Democrats also announced its efforts to register [...]

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Like/Follow the Dems… Win an OBAMA 2012 t-shirt!

On January 23, 2012, in Announcements, Blog, by EStern

Want to rock some awesome Obama swag goin’ into 2012?  Like the Yale College Democrats on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and you will be entered into a raffle to win both an official Obama 2012 campaign t-shirt and bumper sticker! The winner will be announced at the State of the Union Watch Party at [...]

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Dems attend Murphy fundraiser

On January 22, 2012, in Blog, Elections, by EStern

Ten members of the Yale Dems attended a fundraiser at the home of Rep. Rosa DeLauro for US Senate candidate Rep. Chris Murphy.  (The Dems do not endorse in primaries.)  Murphy and DeLauro spoke of the need to protect the middle and working classes and to stand up for progressive values. Murphy is competing with [...]

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Dems Prez takes on the Yale GOP!

On January 20, 2012, in Blog, by EStern

Check out http://www.yaledailynews.com/videos/2012/jan/20/562/ to see Dems President Zak Newman take the Yale GOP to school in a Yale Daily News OpEd Live. According to the YDN, “Deputy Opinion Editor Jack Newsham sits down with four Yale politicos, Michael Knowles ’12, Elizabeth Henry ’14, Owen Barrett ’15, and Zak Newman ’13, to discuss the Republican primaries.” Best exchange [...]

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Awesome LegCom Meeting

On January 19, 2012, in Blog, Lobbying, by EStern

Yesterday the Legislative Committee of the Yale Dems has its second meeting of the second semester, and it was very informative and productive.  Newly elected Ward 1 Alderwoman Sarah Eidlelson was in attendance and she let the group know about what she intends to work on as a BOA member. According to the John Gerlach, [...]

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Stand Up Against SOPA and PIPA

On January 18, 2012, in Announcements, Blog, by EStern

Our logo has been temporarily changed (see Google, Wikipedia and Reddit for other examples) because of two bills before Congress, known as the Protect IP Act (PIPA) in the Senate and the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) in the House.  These bills would censor the Web and impose harmful regulations on American business. Millions of [...]

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