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The Yale College Democrats proudly represent the Democratic Party at Yale University in New Haven, CT. We are active in promoting progressive thought and action both within and outside of Yale's campus. Our activities include hosting speakers and discussion panels, providing help to Democratic campaigns, hosting events for our members, and coordinating Yale's robust progressive community.

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YCD WEEKLY MEETING:


Executive Board Elections


Official active members of the Yale College Democrats may vote in the upcoming elections, to take place on Monday, December 3 in the Branford College Common room.... [MORE]


UPCOMING EVENTS
Save these dates for the Dems!


Executive Board Elections

Monday, December 3, 2007 @ 8:00 PM
Official active members of the Yale College Democrats may vote in the upcoming elections, to take place on Monday, December 3 in the Branford College Common room.... [MORE]

Presidential Debate Watch Party

Wednesday, September 26, 2007 @ 9:00 PM
Dartmouth is in New Hampshire, so they get to have a debate. We have to settle for an (incredibly fun) watch party. At least we have a better football team.... [MORE]

Voter Registration

Monday, September 24, 2007 @ 8:00 PM
You don't matter (politically) unless you vote, and you can't vote (legally) unless you register, and many Yale students wouldn't register (unfortunately) if the Dems didn't go door-to-door. So basically, we're doing this so that Yale matters. So it's pretty... [MORE]

DeStefano Campaign Meeting

Wednesday, September 19, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Meet with Dems Campaign Coordinator Ben Shaffer in the Berkeley Bagel Bar to find out how you can help DeStefano get re-elected.... [MORE]

Presidential Forum Planning Meeting

Tuesday, September 18, 2007 @ 7:00 PM
Is there something you've just been dying to ask one of the Democrats running for president? Well, we can't help you with that, but on October 1, we are having a forum featuring representatives from the campaigns, and we need... [MORE]

Fundraising Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 18, 2007 @ 10:00 AM
Meet with Dems Treasurer Geoff Buller to learn about the fundraising activities we'll be doing this semester.... [MORE]

Dems Meeting with the Mayor

Monday, September 17, 2007 @ 8:00 PM
Come meet, hear, and talk to New Haven Mayor John DeStefano at our weekly meeting in the Branford College common room.... [MORE]

Dems Happy Hour

Saturday, September 15, 2007 @ 9:00 PM
After Monday's meeting, you will think to yourself, "That Eric Kafka guy is really cool. I want to spend more time with him." Well, do we have good news for you. You can!!!!!! To be held in Berkeley H31... [MORE]

Dems Kickoff Meeting

Monday, September 10, 2007 @ 8:00 PM
Come get to know the Dems and hear about all the great stuff we're doing this semester... [MORE]

Ward 22 Aldermanic Debate Sponsored by New Haven Action

Monday, April 9, 2007 @ 7:30 PM
In lieu of a regular Monday meeting, the Dems are going to see the candidates for Ward 22 aldermanic election debate the issues important to Ward 22 voters. All four candidates will be there: Greg Morehead (endorsed by the Yale... [MORE]

Health Care Lobbying Day

Wednesday, March 28, 2007 @ 12:15 PM
On Wednesday, the Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut, one of the statewide organizations we're working with, is organizing a lobbying day for universal health care in Connecticut, and we're getting a group of people to go up there. If... [MORE]

Dems Meetings: Voter Registration in Ward 22 for the April 16th Special Election

Monday, March 26, 2007 @ 8:00 PM
The special election for Ward 22 alderman is on Monday, April 16. Ward 22 includes Stiles, Morse, Swing Space, and TD, so that means Yale students can vote. The voter registration mail-in deadline is April 2, so this week is... [MORE]

Voter Registration in Ward 22

Monday, March 5, 2007 @ 8:00 PM
There's a special election in April for Ward 22 alderman. Ward 22 includes Stiles, Morse, Swing Space, and TD, so that means Yale students can vote. But they need to be registered. That's where we come in.... [MORE]

Collect Signatures for the EITC petition in Fair Haven

Sunday, March 4, 2007 @ 1:00 PM
If you had a great time collecting signatures on campus and want more, this is the activity for you! Also, if you want to practice your Spanish, this is the perfect opportunity, as Fair Haven is largely Hispanic. If interested,... [MORE]





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Executive Board

President
Eric Kafka TD '08

Vice-President
Jen James MC '08

Secretary
Matt Ellison BR '10

Treasurer
Geoff Buller BR '09

Campaigns Coordinator
Ben Shaffer BK '09

Registrar of Voters
Rachel Plattus SY '09

Membership Coordinator
Sarah Turbow CC '10

Campus Coordinator
Gabe Goffman SY '10

Issues Coordinator
Abby McCartney BR '10


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