Advocacy in Action
Advocacy exists and operates in action. Below is a collection of select media and events encapsulating our members’ commitment to on-the-ground organizing, spanning local phonebanking through intracoastal advocacy trips.
2026
Yale-DOJ Settlement
July 10, 2026 - Yale College Democrats partnered with the Yale College Council, Senator Blumenthal, Mayor Elicker, and several stakeholder groups to urge Yale to preserve its autonomy and protect students' rights in protest against the oppressive DOJ settlement.
No Kings Protest
March 28, 2026 - Members of the Yale College Democrats mobilized support for the No Kings Protest in New Haven, CT. Thousands of New Haven residents and students participated in the event, drawing attention from several local and statewide news outlets.
CGA Walkthrough
February 6, 2026 - Legislative Advocacy Fellows traveled to Hartford to tour the Connecticut General Assembly with Rep. Marcus Brown, learn about the statewide legislative process, attend bill hearings, and forge connections with key legislators.
2025
D.C. Advocacy Trip
September 25-27, 2025 - The Yale College Democrats traveled to Washington, D.C. for a three-day, joint advocacy blitz with the Georgetown Democrats in order to garner support for three crucial bills on immigration for the upcoming legislative cycle (described in full under "Bills").
Fight for Higher Education
June 12, 2025 - Yale College Democrats President Riley Getchell spoke at the Fight for Higher Education advocacy day in Washington D.C. alongside Senator Blumenthal (D-CT), joined by several Dems fellows. The event was in partnership with College Democrats of America and Fight for Higher Education.
CGA Lobbying Trip
April 4, 2025 - The Yale College Democrats organized a full-day lobbying trip to the state capitol with 10 student groups, holding 25 meetings on 15 bills. The event concluded Dems' Week of Action by pushing for ranked-choice voting, healthcare, renewable energy, libraries, and special education.
2024
Election Watch Party
November 3, 2024 - Yale Dems hosted one of the largest Presidential Election watch parties on campus. The evening was defined by palpable solidarity, community, and resilience, as well as a vitalized collective spirit and a renewed call toward action and advocacy.
Extracurricular Bazaar
September 1, 2024 - At the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, members of the Yale College Democrats represented their organization during the annual Extracurricular Bazaar, an event where campus clubs showcase their community and attract new members.
Rep. John-Michael Parker
April 16, 2024 - During the Bulldog Days accepted students event, Yale alumnae and CGA Rep. John-Michael Parker spoke at the Yale Dems weekly meeting, providing prospective students with insight into state politics and the value of the Yale collegiate experience.