Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman Visits Dems

On April 1, 2013, in Blog, Events, News, by tyler.blackmon@yale.edu

Connecticut Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman visited the Dems on Monday, April 1, to discuss the state of current affairs in Connecticut and her life in politics. Lt. Gov. Wyman’s visit coincided with the breaking of news early that morning of a deal between Connecticut lawmakers on omnibus gun control legislation.  As such, Wyman spent considerable [...]

Dems Wrap Up Semester with Toasting!

On December 12, 2012, in Blog, Events, News, by tyler.blackmon@yale.edu

After a semester full of canvassing, phonebanking, and long roadtrips to help elect Democrats all over the Northeast, the Yale College Democrats celebrated their work with a hallowed Yale tradition: Mory’s Toasting. On Monday, December 10, over twenty of Yale’s finest Democrats gathered in the Branford Trumbull room to share some of the best memories [...]

Yale Dems Work for Obama Campaign

On September 5, 2012, in Blog, News, by EStern

In the September 4 issue of the Yale Daily News, an article titled “Campaigns draw Elis from four-year path” recounts the decisions of a half-dozen Yale students to work for the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama, instead of continuing their normal course of study.  Among the students choosing this path are several members of [...]

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 host a conversation with foreign policy experts

On February 27, 2012, in Blog, Events, News, by EStern

This Monday, February 27, the Yale College Democrats co-hosted a conversation on “The Obama Doctrine: Progressives and Foreign Policy in the 21st Century.” The featured speakers at the event, which was attended by more than 40 Yale students, were Michael Breen (Vice President of the Truman National Security Project) and Sean Smith (former Assistant Secretary for [...]

College Democrats of America Recognize Yale Dems!!

On February 8, 2012, in Announcements, Blog, News, by EStern

This morning, the College Democrats of America shined a spotlight on the Yale Dems and our actions so far this year.  This is the beginning of a great year and a great start to our 2012 campaign efforts. #changeisnotaspectatorsport From the post on their website: “The Yale College Democrats have been doing some pretty big things lately and [...]

Dems attend State of the City

On February 7, 2012, in Blog, News, by EStern

More than 25 members of the Yale Dems attended New Haven Mayor John DeStefano’s 19th State of the City address Monday night. DeStefano spoke on a wide range of issues important to the Dems, including education reform and the economy.  DeStefano, fresh back from an education summit in Seattle, WA, spoke of continuing New Haven’s education [...]

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 [...]

Dems Announce New Board

On December 6, 2010, in Announcements, Events, Frontpage, News, by BWittmer

This evening, the Yale College Dems elected a new executive board for the coming 2011 term. Firstly, a big thank you to all of last year’s board: Ben Stango, Andy Feldman, Rachel Ruskin, Marina Keegan, Mike Gocksch, Beau Wittmer, Luke Hawbaker, Eliza Scheffler, Katharine Gallogly, and Zak Newman. And now, introducing the new board: President: [...]

Dems Begin Elections Efforts in Full Force

On October 3, 2010, in Announcements, Elections, Events, Frontpage, News, Uncategorized, by BWittmer

This past week, as the weather cooled and fall began to roll in, the Yale Dems kicked off election season with a massive event featuring Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and many other Connecticut officials, activists, and politicians. Speaking to a crowded-to-capacity Dwight Hall full of students from all over campus, the candidates [...]