Young Democrats of Georgia

Statement Regarding Petition Calling for Rep. Gingrey’s Resignation

Steve — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 01:45:54 +0000

Contact: Ansley Tuten, Press Secretary
press@georgiayds.org

Today, the Young Democrats of Georgia authored a petition calling for Rep. Phil Gingrey to resign his seat in Congress over his defense of former colleague Rep. Todd Akin’s comments regarding what he claimedto be “legitimate rape”. Press Secretary and Spokeswoman Ansley Tuten issues the following statement on behalf of the organization:

“Representative Phil Gingrey has reminded us that a dramatic divide exists between Republican lawmakers and the mainstream. Americans responded to Akin’s outrageous claims, and with this petition, we are asking Georgians to continue to press lawmakers who make and defend such statements.”

What You Need to Know About Convention 2012!

Steve — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:44:57 +0000

Young Democrats of Georgia’s Annual Convention, “Turning Georgia Blue from the Blue Ridge Mountains,” is fast approaching! This year, we will be convening at The Ridges Resort and Marina in Hiawassee from April 13-15. This year’s event promises to be one of the best in years, and we want to invite you to be a part of the fun!

This year’s event will feature incredible panels, trainings, and speakers, including YDGU and BLUE Georgia Training Academy. Representatives from the OFA, the Georgia Budget and Policy Institute, Planned Parenthood, and the Georgia Rural Urban Summit will be participating as well. A full schedule can be found here. All trainings and panels are free and open to all Democrats!

We will also have Former Mayor Shirley Franklin headlining our Luncheon at noon, which will also feature Rep. Stacey Abrams and Sen. Steve Henson. This is a ticketed event, and tickets can be purchased by visiting this link. Sponsors and YD attendees need not purchase an additional ticket.

We also invite everyone to join us in sponsoring Convention, which not only helps us put on an incredible event, but also helps Young Democrats of Georgia’s many programs, which you can read about in our Donor Packet. Sponsors (like Blog for Democracy!) receive incredible benefits, like ads in the program, sponsor tables (which are great for campaigns!), and tickets to all events! To contribute, please visit ActBlue. Of course, one of the best ways you can help is to Sponsor A YD to attend (Juliana Illari did it, so you should too)!

If you are a Young Democrat (aged 14-40), and have not yet registered, it’s not too late! Visit the Registration Page to sign up!

If you have any questions about Convention, never hesitate to contact me. My email is evp@georgiayds.org.

Coverage of Gun Bills Press Conference

Steve — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 01:57:20 +0000

Fox Atlanta

WSB TV

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Florida Times-Union

Georgia Public Broadcasting

Statement on Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield’s Legislative Retirement

Steve — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:34:25 +0000

Today, upon her announcement that she will not seek re-election to the Georgia State House of Representatives, the Young Democrats of Georgia would like to take the opportunity to thank Representative Stephanie Stuckey Benfield for her years of public service and unwavering support of our organization. For many years, Rep. Benfield has been an unflinching advocate for all Georgians as a State Representative, and a party leader within the Democratic Party of Georgia. In this regard, she has fought for women’s rights, the environment, families, and young Georgians. In the next stage of her career, Rep. Benfield will continue her advocacy for the environment as the Executive Director of GreenLaw.

To honor our continuing partnership and friendship with Rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, the Young Democrats of Georgia are pleased to announce that our organization will be honoring her with the “Honorary Young Democrat” award at this year’s Convention in the Mountains: Turning Georgia Blue from the Blue Ridge Mountains on April 14 in Hiawassee, GA.

Statement on the Passing of Senator Robert Brown

Steve — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:03:00 +0000

On behalf of the Young Democrats of Georgia, we would like to extend the deepest condolences to the family and friends of former Senator and Senate Democratic Leader Robert Brown, who passed away yesterday. Senator Brown has always been a great friend to Young Democrats throughout the state, and especially in his home of Bibb County. Senator Brown will be sorely missed, and our prayers go out to him and his family on this tragic occasion.

Louis Elrod- President, Young Democrats of Georgia
Steve Golden- Executive Vice President, Young Democrats of Georgia

Thank You, Veterans.

Admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 17:00:00 +0000

Love Your Body today… and every day!

Admin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:49:24 +0000

For more information on YDG’s Women’s Caucus, contact Haley Shank at women@georgiayds.org. You can also add YdgWomen’s Caucus as a friend on FB!

Join YDG for an evening of FUN and FRIGHT! Attend our Ghoulish Gathering on 10/26!

Admin — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 02:07:50 +0000

Join us at Atlanta Pride – October 8-9!

Admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:19:12 +0000

***CALL TO ACTION***

Join us as we participate in the upcoming Atlanta Pride Festival, the weekend of Oct. 8-9! We are looking for volunteers to work two hour shifts at our booth in Piedmont Park from 10am-7pm each day. We also need folks to march with us in the parade on Sunday, which begins lining up at 10:30am at the Marta Civic Center and rolls off at 1pm.

Please email two preferences for shifts at our booth and your availability to march with us in the parade to volunteer@georgiademocrat.org or stonewall@georgiayds.org. We will email you back with all the information that you need.

Thank you!

And if you haven’t already, please join the new
Young Democrats of Georgia – Stonewall Caucus
on Facebook!

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Officially Over

Admin — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 03:24:14 +0000

Today is a momentous day for the LGBT community. This morning at midnight, the 1993 Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell policy is officially over! Now, any brave American who wishes to serve his or her country can do so without fear of expressing who they are.

President Obama had this to say about the end of this oppressive legislation:

As of today, patriotic Americans in uniform will no longer have to lie about who they are in order to serve the country they love. As of today, our armed forces will no longer lose the extraordinary skills and combat experience of so many gay and lesbian service members.

Young Democrats of Georgia President, Louis Elrod, echoed the President’s remarks with this statement:

The Young Democrats of Georgia are thrilled that DADT is no longer a policy of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. We would like to commend those brave men and women who served under this policy and join you as you look hopefully into a future where you are no longer asked to live without fully expressing who you are.

Join the Young Democrats as we celebrate at Atlanta PRIDE on October 8th and 9th. If you would like to volunteer with us or march with us in the parade, please contact our Stonewall Caucus Chair, Tyler Alley, at 770.539.0503 or via email at stonewall@georgiayds.org.

Stonewall Chair, Tyler Alley at a Repeal DADT Rally in Washington, DC 2010.