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RootsCamp New York – a Success!
This Saturday organizers from all over NY State gathered at The Hive downtown to get together to talk best-practices, next steps and the best way for the grassroots movement to work together to improve our operations. The day was a huge success, with a lot of great ideas and partnerships formed! I was blown away at how animated and passionate all of the attendees were. When the New Organizing Institute called me a few months ago to ask me if I was interested in organizing a RootsCamp in NY I had no idea what I was getting myself into! The diversity of backgrounds and passions was really uplifting. Discussions focused on everything from youth, Women in politics, the Labor Movement, … More >>
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Keep the Change
You know how sometimes things look so bleak you just want to give up? Well don’t! The Republicans seem to be resurgent; ultra-radical tea-party candidates are winning primaries and the mood of the nation is dark, to say the least. Anger and frustration are the words of the day. But it doesn’t have to be this way. After the Obama campaign in 2008, a group of activists took the reigns of Manhattan Young Democrats and, using the grassroots organizing tools of the campaign, grew it from 30 members to over 300 in barely a year. That year MYD went from in the red to over $10k in surplus, garnered national attention for an online campaign to get marriage equality passed … More >>
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MYD Celebrates Earth Day!
Come hear about how YOU can help save the world, grab some environment-saving goodies, and (of course) enjoy MYD’s drink specials. We have our own bar and bartender, and special guest Dan Miner, Chairman of the New York City Sierra Club. When: Monday, April 26th (1 week from today) Where: Kabin – back lounge 2nd Ave. Bet 5th & 6th Streets Time: 7-10pm, but we have the space from open to close Drink specials: 2-for-1 on all drinks until 9pm RSVP: On Facebook.
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Is Online Organizing The Career For You?
Wednesday, April 14 from 6-8pm Green Spaces NY 394 Broadway, 5th floor RSVP HERE! Join MYD, Organizing 2.0 and GrassrootsCamp to hear senior online organizers in New York City discuss their career paths and offer advice. We will also hand out resources for free and low cost training and networks for job seekers. The event at 6:00pm promptly, with networking/shmoozing time after the formal panel. This panel includes our very own 2009 VP Mr. Ben Yee (who we know you’ve missed)! Speaking of Social Media have you checked MYD’s online presence lately? @gomyd twitter HERE MYD Facebook page HERE
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SUCCESS! Rep. Anthony Weiner and MYD, 4/7 event
More than 200 young, progressive New Yorkers gathered on Wednesday to celebrate the passage of the Health Care reform bill. Our guest was none other than Congressman Anthony Weiner, one of the most outspoken leaders on this issue. The event was donned “THE BIG F—ING DEAL: Healthcare Q/A & Drinks Featuring Rep. Anthony Weiner” after Vice President Joe Biden’s tasteful remark. Hosted by the Manhattan Young Democrats and co-sponsored by the Brooklyn Young Democrats, Queens County Young Democrats, Billionaires for Wealth Care, Moveon.org, ACT Now, the Young Invincibles, and Greater NYC for Change, the event was dedicated to thanking Congressman Weiner for his outstanding leadership over the last year. “This was not the bill I would have written,” said Weiner, “but it is … More >>
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