Brant Atkins, AYD President · [email protected]

July 24, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Ready to exist in the context? JOIN THE CALL!

Join Kamala HQ for a Young Voter call tomorrow at 8 PM. Ready to exist in the context?All hands on deck 7/25 8PM  Join the call to learn how you can join the fight to ensure that we won't ever go back! All hands on deck 7/25 at 8PM Join the call to learn how you can join the fight to ensure that we…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 5:38 PM

Arlington Young Democrats Endorse Kamala Harris

Arlington Young Democrats Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic Presidential Nomination  Arlington, VA –  After his recent announcement to not seek re-election, the Arlington Young Democrats would like to express our profound gratitude to President Biden for …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 23, 2024 at 2:42 PM

TIME CHANGE - Meet The Candidates Happy Hour begins at 6:30 PM!

(more communication about lots of other news is coming, I promise) John,  A quick update - due to some scheduling changes, we have adjusted the time of our Meet the Candidates Happy Hour, which will now begin at 6:30 PM at Highline RxR. All the guests you were excited to see will still be in attenda…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

July 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM

Celebrate Community with AYD and the ArlDems Interfaith Caucus at the Interfaith Eid Celebration this Friday!

And escape the heat at our indoor, air-conditioned July AYD events! John, It’s been a minute! Between ending the month on a packed week, vacations, sickness, and sickness caught on vacation, we needed a bit of a break. But we’re back and ready to get to work! (Safely, given the heat… stay hydrated) …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 27, 2024 at 7:01 PM

TODAY: June General Body Meeting with Equality Arlington

Join AYD for a presentation from Equality Arlington, a local LGBTQ advocacy group, for a presentation of their org and some recent advocacy work they have been doing. John, This month, we're excited to welcome Equality Arlington, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, for an enlightening presentation about…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 24, 2024 at 5:21 PM

Join us for our Annual Pride Happy Hour!!!

Join us at Freddie's Beach Bar starting at 7 PM. John, This is a friendly reminder to join us tonight for our annual Pride Happy Hour at one of Arlington's cherished institutions, Freddie's Beach Bar!Event Details:Date: June 24thLocation: Freddie's Beach Bar (Metro Accessible via the Blue Line and M…

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  Bryant · [email protected]

June 18, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Its Primary Day!!!

Info about voting in today's Primary plus AYD events next week! John,  Oh hi, it's me, Bryant Atkins, your AYD president 😃. Sam is taking some time off, and I am hopping in to help her. I don't have the special touch she has in our weekly emails, but I hope I do her justice :)  Today is the June Dem…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM

AYD's Pride isn't slowing down!

And it's almost Primary Election Day! John,  If you walked as much as I did during Pride and then danced with us at The Renegade, I hope you’ve taken a very good nap and are taking care of your feet. But what a way to kick off the month!  We’re taking a short break mid-month to fulfill our civic dut…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Are you ready to dance? Salsa Night is TONIGHT! 💃

Cut a rug with AYD and the ArlDems Latino Caucus at The Renegade tonight at 6:30! John,  The ArlDems Latino Caucus and AYD are teaming up to bring you a night of fun, friendship, and salsa dancing!  We'll be meeting at the Renegade in Clarendon at 6:30 - a $15 cover gets you entry, a drink, salsa le…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Show your PRIDE with AYD at the Captial Pride Parade TODAY at 2:30!

Meet up at the 12th and G Street Entrance of Metro Center at 2pm! John,  Join AYD TODAY as we view the Capital Pride Parade! It’s more important than ever to celebrate how far queer civil rights have come and commit to continue the fight. We’ll meet up at the 12th and G Street Entrance of Metro Cent…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

June 5, 2024 at 6:21 PM

Show support at Pride with AYD!

Parades, Panels, Parties and Pride! John,  At first light on the 5th day, look to the East. As Ian McKellen crests over the hill on his white unicorn, it is official - Pride Month has begun! 🌈🦄🧙‍♂️🌈  AYD is hitting the ground running this June - we will be at Capital Pride this Saturday, June 8th! W…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 30, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Reminder: AANHPI Heritage Month Happy Hour is tonight at 7:00 PM!

Join us on the patio at Hawker's Asian Street Food in Ballston. John,   It’s looking like a beautiful day, so please come out and join us today at 7:00 PM for our AANHPI Heritage Month Happy Hour at Hawker’s Asian Street Food in Ballston! Check out this great establishment, enjoy the great weather,…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 27, 2024 at 2:54 PM

Join the Young Dems for AANHPI Heritage Month and get ready for Pride!

And have a restful, safe, and meaningful Memorial Day John,  Thank you for coming out or tuning in to our County Board Debate! It was an informative, engaging discussion and I hope you came away with a better idea of who will best represent you. It’s patio season (if the rain holds off), so join us …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 21, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Reminder: Our County Board Candidate Debate is TONIGHT at 6:30!

Come hear your questions answered at Lubber Run Community CenterJohn,   Today is the day! At 6:30 PM (Tuesday, May 21st), AYD's Annual Arlington County Board Debate is happening at Lubber Run Community Center in the Hickory Room! We have a great set of questions lined up based on your feedback, so c…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 20, 2024 at 6:54 PM

AYD’s County Board Debate is TOMORROW!

The candidates answer your questions, plus AANHPI history month socials!John,  This “rain every Saturday” thing is getting old, yeah? But it can’t stop us from learning or voting!  The big event is upon us! Tomorrow, May 21st at 6:30 PM, the AYD-hosted Arlington County Board Debate will take place a…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 14, 2024 at 10:00 PM

AYD wants your questions for the County Board candidates!

And congratulations to the winners of the School Board Endorsement Vote!John, Did you see the northern lights? If you did, I'm super happy for you and not jealous at all for your access to cooperative weather. Love that for you. Anyway.  With the school board endorsement in the rear view mirror, it'…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

May 9, 2024 at 10:22 PM

The County Board Candidates answer YOUR questions and the school board endorsement is live!

Voting, asking questions, running for delegates - May is great month to have your voice heard!John, I told you I was taking a nap - but now our busy April is behind us (and then some) and it’s time to get back to work! While early voting is live for the Arlington County Board Primary, you may be loo…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 23, 2024 at 3:57 PM

Join AYD at Highline RxR tonight for an Earth Day Happy Hour!

Happy mother's day to our mothers and to Mother Earth!John, Phew, what a month so far - we’ve been to Roanoke, we’ve hosted debates, we’ve put our dancing shoes on for Blue Victory - how are you hanging in there? I’ve been napping a lot. I think we should hang out and catch up - what better chance t…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 16, 2024 at 4:31 PM

The AYD/ArlDems School Board Forum is TONIGHT!

Plus we're back from Roanoke, and a busy April is still ahead!John, As you’re reading this, I’m just now unpacking my bags from Roanaoke (don’t judge me). Arlington showed UP for convention, speaking up at discussions, getting elected, and rocking the karaoke mic - you made me proud to be AYD (check…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 11, 2024 at 2:00 PM

Roar into April with AYD!

Celebrations, Primaries, and MORE!John, Are you packing your bags for the VAYD Convention? Do you have your outfit planned for Blue Victory? Can you feel Election season roaring to life? I hope your canvassing shoes and your dancing shoes are ready for April; mine are! If you’re not in the election …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

April 1, 2024 at 5:03 PM

Happy Easter, Happy Trans Day of Visibility, and a jam-packed April with AYD ahead!

Big day for eggs.John, March comes to a close with gorgeous weather and Spring holidays still in full swing - Enjoy this beautiful close to the month, Happy Easter to those celebrating today, and let’s get excited for April!  The Women Empowerment Forum has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 2nd! Lo…

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  Bryant Atkins, President of AYD · [email protected]

March 26, 2024 at 9:49 PM

RESCHEDULED: Women Empowerment Forum/General Body Meeting

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we must reschedule our March GenBod meeting to April 2nd at 6:30 PM.  RESCHEDULED: Women Empowerment Forum/General Body MeetingHi John,  Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are rescheduling our Women Empowerment Forum to next Tuesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM. We will st…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

March 25, 2024 at 9:56 PM

Women Empowerment Forum with Doorways is tomorrow! (March 26th)

Come hear from Jan-Michael Sacharko, Director of Development!John,The change of seasons has brought many of our traditions together to observe something beautiful about our world, our faith, and our neighbors. I hope this week brings you meaning and joy, and I hope you’ll join us for part of it.  To…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

March 20, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Cheers to Change Happy Hour Tonight!

Spring is springing, and more opportunities to network, learn, and honor the role of women in our history are ahead!John, It’s peak bloom! Are you braving the spring break crowds to check out the views and wish Stumpy (And his 157 friends) farewell? Whether at the basin or at one of our events, come…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

March into Women's History Month with AYD!

Spring is springing, and more opportunities to network, learn, and honor the role of women in our history are ahead!John, Anyone else spring forward and it cause them to be a week late for stuff? Just me? Anyway, I had a great time meeting and learning with you in February, and I'm excited to kick o…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

February 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM

The AYD Civil and Economics Rights Forum is TOMORROW!

(Tuesday the 27th, if you're reading this a different time). And get your party clothes ready; Blue Victory is ahead!John,  It’s the home stretch of February! I hope you’ve gotten to hang with us and take advantage of all the opportunities there have been this month to learn about the rich Black His…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

February 20, 2024 at 1:58 PM

History Tours, Democracy Happy Hours, and POSTCARDS TO THE FUTURE ahead!

Look back, imagine forward, press on!John,  What a week! We met and mingled with fellow lovers of democracy, we learned about some deep sobering history of our neighborhoods, and hopefully made some space for someone special (even if that special someone was you - take care of yourself, friend.) But…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

February 13, 2024 at 7:01 PM

History Tours, Democracy Happy Hours, and POSTCARDS TO THE FUTURE ahead!

Look back, imagine forward, press on!John, Sound off - whose lunch today is still game day appetizer leftovers? Whether your breakfast of champions included cold buffalo dip or not, I hope this finds you energized and ready to face the week ahead. There's lots of folks to meet and history to learn t…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

February 5, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Do you have a date with Democracy?

(if you like us, check yes)John, Happy February! January is behind us, annual planning meetings are in the books, and love is in the air as the store aisles turn pink with candy and cards. This month we have more opportunities to meet your fellow Dems, and some great chances to hear from local leade…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

January 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM

The Caucuses Need YOU!

The platforms are set, the year is ahead, let's go!John, We have successfully re-orgged (leave me alone, spellcheck, that's what we did!) Last week we got the caucuses together and discussed the issues important to us as Young Dems, and it was great to hear us share our goals for our community. You …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 5:00 PM

CORRECTION on VAYD Convention Location; Caucus Reorg Today!

VAYD Convention 2024 will be held in Roanoke, VA this year. We apologize for the confusion.John, If you made it out to the New Year New Member happy hour, I'm so glad you came! I loved seeing so many new faces that braved the cold to learn how to get involved with our community (If you talked with m…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

January 22, 2024 at 11:00 PM

Caucus Reorg Meeting Is Tomorrow!

Get involved!John, If you made it out to the New Year New Member happy hour, I'm so glad you came! I loved seeing so many new faces that braved the cold to learn how to get involved with our community (If you talked with me, hi again!). I hope the past snow and the coming rain haven't dampened your …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

January 14, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Connecting, re-organizing, and serving for the year ahead

Back to work!John,  How are you settling in to 2024? Whether you've been crushing it on the New Year New Me habits, are carrying on business as usual, or already have a bunch of scribbled-out pages in your fancy new planner I hope you're being kind to yourself; there's a whole year ahead of us with …

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  Samantha · [email protected]

January 3, 2024 at 5:27 PM

Happy New Year! Let's hit the ground running!

What's coming up for us? For YOU?John, I hope your holidays were restful if you celebrated, your new year is off to a strong energized start, and that you remembered how your job worked when you got back (I sort of did.)  First things first: this Friday, January 5th is the deadline to sign up for VA…

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  Samantha · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 9:43 PM

ArlDems Re-Org Voter Form Deadline is 7:00 PM TODAY

Register to vote in the ArlDems re-org by 7:00 PM today! John, As foretold in the last newsletter, I am Samantha Perez, your new secretary! I know we are at peak "let's circle back to this after the holidays" season so I'll keep my first email short:  I'm writing to remind you that the deadline for …

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  Yint & Samantha · [email protected]

December 14, 2023 at 2:40 AM

'tis the season of transitions

Don't forget to register to vote in the ArlDems reorg!John, I hope this email finds you ready to hibernate for the rest of the year. But before you log off for the holidays, I just have a few final things to share so bear with me. Get it? Hibernate? Bear? I crack myself up.   Anyway, on Wednesday, J…

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  Yint · [email protected]

December 5, 2023 at 2:40 AM

Holiday Festivities + Your complete 2024 AYD E-Board

don't forget to vote in the AYD awardsJohn, Alright, there are a lot of things I need to go over with you so let's just dive straight into it.   First off - Thanks for sending in the nominations, now I need you to vote in the AYD Awards! Voting will close on Thursday, 12/7 at 5pm. So vote now!  The …

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  Yint · [email protected]

November 29, 2023 at 7:12 PM

bundle up - it's brunch & award season

YDA meeting this weekend in Arlington!!John, Here I am once again in your inbox to let you know of all the fun stuff that's happening.   Tickets are on sale for our annual Holiday Brunch, happening December 9th over at Fire Works Pizza in Courthouse from 1:30-3:30pm. We are also looking for event sp…

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  Yint · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Meet your 2024 E-Board + YDA Winter Meeting

so looong to the outgoing 2023 e-boardJohn, This could be my last email to you but tbd we're still figuring out the logistics of transition. Anyways, last night, we elected our Executive Board for 2024! Here's the rundown of who's who:President - Bryant AtkinsVice President - Phebe CarlsonTreasurer …

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  Yint · [email protected]

November 14, 2023 at 7:18 PM

AYD E-Board Elections on Thursday

Check out candidate statements and vote for next year's E-BoardJohn, First of all, thank you so much to every single one of you for working so hard this year. Last week's election results were the result of all the time, energy, and effort you put in. AYDs were knocking, calling, texting for the las…

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  Yint · [email protected]

November 7, 2023 at 11:16 AM

POLLS ARE OPEN [it's election day]

go vote plsJohn, It's Election Day!!! Polls are now OPEN and will remain open until 7pm.  Follow this link to find your polling location and GO! VOTE!  - Yint   Arlington Young Democrats Arlington Young Dems1235 S Clark StSuite 207Arlington, VA 22202United States If you believe you received this m…

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  Yint · [email protected]

November 6, 2023 at 11:54 PM

Election Day is TOMORROW

What's your plan to vote?John, ELECTION DAY IS TOMORROW! Do you have a plan to vote? Do you know where you're voting?  Polls open at 6am and will remain open until 7pm.  Follow this link to find your polling location and make a plan to vote ASAP.  Check out our upcoming events and more:  Upcoming e…

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  Yint · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 2:15 PM

It's GOTV weekend, do you know where you're knocking?

Swing districts right outside ArlingtonJohn, Do you know where you're knocking tomorrow? You've had your fun during Halloweekend but now it's GOTV weekend - time to get to work.   If you are not part of the Hampton Roads delegation for this weekend, I have a canvass for you in NOVA right outside Arl…

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  Yint · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Can you feel that chill in the air? It's all coming to an end

ArlDems meeting tomorrow night + Election DayJohn, You've received so many emails from me, but I promise it's all coming to an end soon (I'll explain more later). But right now, AYD is laser-focused on Tuesday, November 7th - Election Day.   Abortion rights, lgbtqia+ rights, climate, affordable hous…

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  Yint · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 8:09 PM

Spooky spooky Halloweekend

Stroll through Arlington and snap pics of the best Halloween decorJohn, Boo! It's the spookiest time of the year. Less than two weeks before Election Day - a day that can determine if sweater vest Glenn will haunt us forever.   I come to you with a quick and urgent ask. If you're not headed down wit…

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  Tenley · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 5:02 PM

See you at our Halloween Happy Hour TONIGHT!

Don't forget to sign up to canvass for Russet Perry this weekendJohn,  See you at Freddie's tonight at 7pm for our Halloween Happy Hour! Costumes are optional but very much encouraged. Make sure to stick around afterwards for Freddie's nightly karaoke! And tomorrow night, October 24th, make sure to …

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  Tenley · [email protected]

October 18, 2023 at 10:14 PM

Come canvass in Fredericksburg this weekend!

And join us for a Halloween Happy Hour next MondayJohn, Last chance to sign up for this weekend's canvass out in Fredericksburg, VA with VAYD for Joel Griffin (SD 27) and Joshua Cole (HD 65). We'll be heading out Saturday morning around 10am to arrive at the 12pm canvass launch. Meet up details give…

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  Yint · [email protected]

October 12, 2023 at 7:29 PM

So many things over the next few days

Campaign training TONIGHT and AYDs hitting Arlington doors on SatJohn, Here's what's happening. Put these on your calendar if you haven't already:  AYD Campaign Training is happening tonight at 5:30pm, right before we hop on to the VAYD Bi-weekly Phone Bank.   AYDs are hitting Arlington doors to Get…

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  Yint · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 3:06 PM

Reminder: Tonight is Knocktoberfest!

B-I-N-G-OWill I see you tonight, John?   Our Knocktoberfest fundraiser with the ArlDems Joint Coordinated Campaign starts at 6:30pm at the Boardroom in Clarendon. And you won't want to miss. Even if you can't stay for the whole night, you should still stop by for however long you can! There will be …

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  Yint · [email protected]

October 4, 2023 at 8:15 PM

Knock your fears away this spooky season

AYD Knocktoberfest this Friday!!John -   Do you know what's scary? Glenn Youngkin completely controlling the Virginia General Assembly. Youngkin's PAC just raised over $4 million in 48 hours from billionaire donors -- all to capture complete control of the GA.  We're 34 days from Election Day. And E…

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