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Save Our Beer!
You’re probably aware that hydrofracking poses extreme public health risks, environmental threats and grave economic consequences. But did you know it’s also a BUZZKILL? Literally. On Monday, MYD is teaming up with Environmental Advocates of NY and concerned imbibers for “Save Our Beer,” a spring social at the Brooklyn Brewery to highlight the potential threat fracking poses to our pristine water supply –and therefore, our local beer supply. So ford the East River by ferry or “L” and have a pint or two in support of the cause. The beer you save could be your own. Reserve your space HERE Monday, April 30th 7:30pm-9:30pm Brooklyn Brewery, 79 N 11th St. Brooklyn, NY $5 suggested donation (all proceeds go to Environmental … More >>
Romney’s “Small Donors”
Last week, Mitt Romney’s campaign sent out a press release announcing, among other things, that “84% Of All Donations Received Through The End Of March Were $250 Or Less.” Could it be that Romney is experiencing a groundswell of grassroots support from small donors around he country? Turns out, not so much: What the “84%” figure really means is that roughly 8 out of 10 checks received by the Romney campaign were $250 or less, not that 84% of the campaign’s total fundraising came from checks of that size. The press release says these donations have totaled $11.6, or 13% of the nearly $87M the campaign has raised so far. I’m no expert, but this seems like it goes way beyond just massaging … More >>
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“Sex, drugs and community boards?”
Last year MYD’s Vice President Ahmed Tigani made a commitment to get more young people involved in their local community boards. We even hosted a representative from the Borough President’s office who spoke to our members about applying for membership. So imagine our delight to read this headline in today’s Politicker: Stringer Adds Youngsters To Community Board Earlier this year, Manhattan BP Scott Stringer announced a plan to infuse the stodgy community boards with new members in their 20?s and 30?s, and today he announced that half of the 82 new members of the community board fit that demographic. Not only are there more young people on the Manhattan Community Boards than ever before, but we are proud to say … More >>
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Trayvon Martin and the 2012 Elections
The following piece was originally posted at Young Movement, Inc. It is posted with the permission of its author, Roy Paul, a fast emerging political commentator, journalist and analyst. February 26, 2012 started out as any ordinary day for Sabrina Fulton. Little did she know that her life had already taken a turn towards a dark place of no return. Ms. Fulton’s 17 year old son Trayvon Martin lying dead in a morgue in Florida was about to become another face of what is still very wrong and unjust with our society and criminal justice system. When the tragic news of my fellow fallen brother finally swept the national headlines, I couldn’t help but wonder if my own mother would … More >>
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The Power of MYD Committees
Every chance I get I am always talking up MYD’s IOCs (Issue Oriented Committees.) I first became really involved in MYD through the Environmental Committee. We were a committed group of 4 people who had the brilliant idea to host an Earth Day happy hour event on a rainy Monday night! Needless to say, turnout was light – probably only about 20 people. But one of those people was MYD member Juan Carlos who stopped by to hear NY Sierra Club president Dan Miner speak about something called “white roofs.” Intrigued by the concept, he approached the Environmental Committee about creating a website to identify black roofs in Manhattan and paint them white. With that, White Roof Project was born. … More >>
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Veto These Maps!
Back in January the Manhattan Young Democrats joined with other Young Dem groups in the region to denounce the proposed redistricting maps and urge Governor Cuomo to veto the lines. We applaud Governor Cuomo for stating publicly he will veto these proposed district lines, and it is our hope that he will keep to this promise for the good of New York State. We as Young Democrats will not stand idly by during this debate. We will continue to fight for an independent redistricting commission that will ensure fair and representative voting for all New Yorkers, regardless of party affiliation Now the editorial pages of two major New York papers have also come out in support of a veto. New … More >>
