Photos from Toasting and BDD!

On April 27, 2012, in Blog, Events, by EStern

The Yale College Democrats posted pictures Friday afternoon of our end-of-the-year toasting celebration, as well as the Bulldog Days Coffee and Caucus and our event with CT Governor Dan Malloy. Check out the Toasting pictures here! Check out the Bulldog Days pictures here!  

Dems Toasting

On April 24, 2012, in Blog, Events, by EStern

On Monday night, April 23, more than two dozen members of the Yale College Democrats gathered in the Branford Trumbull Room to celebrate the end of the semester in traditional Yale fashion.  The Dems toasted one another, passing a cup around the circle, reliving fond memories and telling amusing stories.  Seniors Rachel Ruskin, Katharine Gallogly [...]

“Change Is” going viral!

On April 23, 2012, in Blog, Elections, by EStern

ChangeIs2012.com, the website started by the Dems’ Elections Committee earlier this semester, has recently gone viral, attracting submissions from schools and individuals all across the country.  Students at the University of Texas at Austin and Iowa State University, as well as a number of citizens of Scranton, PA are among the many new additions to [...]

Dems phone bank for PA Primary

On April 23, 2012, in Blog, Elections, by EStern

On Monday afternoon, members of the Dems held a phone bank on behalf of President Obama for the Pennsylvania Democratic primary.  The Dems made more than 300 phone calls to people in the Western PA, asking Democrats to turn out to vote for the President in Tuesday’s Presidential primary — as well as convincing undecided [...]

Dems host Veep premiere watch party

On April 22, 2012, in Blog, Events, by EStern

At 10:00 pm on Sunday, April 22, more than two dozen members of the Yale College Democrats gathered to watch the series premiere of HBO’s new, “Veep,” a comedy starring Julie Louis-Dreyfus as a profanity-spewing Vice President. The Dems received a complimentary viewing party kit from HBO to watch the show; HBO sent popcorn, candy and a ton [...]

LegCom concludes semester with dinner celebration

On April 20, 2012, in Blog, Lobbying, by EStern

On Wednesday, April 18, members of the Legislative Committee of the Yale College Democrats attended a celebratory dinner at York Street Noodle House.  At the final LegCom meeting of the year, Dems members discussed their work this semester — ranging from education reform to early and absentee voting to Secure Communities to the successful battle [...]

Gov. Malloy speaks at BDD!

On April 18, 2012, in Blog, Events, Frontpage, News, by EStern

Prospective freshmen visiting campus for Bulldog Days had the chance to meet Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy at a an event, sponsored by the Yale College Democrats, on Tuesday, April 17. The talk drew over 120 prefrosh to hear Gov. Malloy discuss political activism on campus, the upcoming Presidential election, education reform and a host of other [...]

Dems hold “Coffee and Caucus” to meet Class of 2016

On April 17, 2012, in Blog, Events, by EStern

On Monday, April 16, the Yale College Democrats hosted a “Coffee and Caucus with the Dems” to meet the incoming class of 2016.  More than two dozen members of the Dems attended the event at Blue State on Wall St. between 9:00 and 11:00 to enjoy the coffee and cupcakes, as well as the chance [...]

Dems protest Romney speech

On April 12, 2012, in Blog, Elections, Events, by EStern

Presumptive Republican Presidential nominee Mitt Romney visited Connecticut today ahead of the state’s April 24 primary.  Following Rick Santorum’s exit from the race on Monday, Romney traveled to a small printing business in Hartford Wednesday afternoon to deliver a speech to an audience of Connecticut Republican leaders and female business owners. A half-dozen members of [...]

Dems Host Admiral Joe Sestak

On April 10, 2012, in Blog, Events, by EStern

On Monday, April 9, the Yale College Democrats hosted former Congressman and three star rear Admiral Joe Sestak.  Sestak addressed more than 40 members of the Dems, discussing public service — both in Congress and in the Military. Sestak described his daughter’s struggles with a malignant brain tumor and the amazing medical care she received [...]