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Statement on the Passing of Conen Morgan
  • Elijah Mears
  • May 29, 2023
  • 10:54 am
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The Young Democrats of North Carolina are deeply saddened by the loss of our friend and former president, Conen Morgan. Conen was the definition of a lifetime young Democrat. He was a champion in his community and a staunch ally for young people across North Carolina — but above that, he was a great friend …
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Statement On The Extreme GOP Abortion Ban
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • May 2, 2023
  • 9:42 pm
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Republicans in the NC General Assembly have made it clear that no matter how damaging, unjust, and unpopular this extreme abortion ban would be — they will proceed anyways. Their priority isn’t the well-being of children. If it were, our public schools would have universal free lunches and enough counselors. Their priority isn’t families. If …
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Response to the leaked Draft Opinion on Roe v. Wade.
  • Samuel Johnson
  • May 2, 2022
  • 11:35 pm
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RALEIGH, NC–The illegitimate conservative majority of the Supreme Court stolen by an extremist minority party looks to have voted to overturn Roe v. Wade in a landmark decision by the Court. This move will threaten the lives of millions of Americans across our country. During its time, Roe v. Wade saved countless lives by allowing …
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Resignation of President Taylor A. Beckett
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • December 2, 2021
  • 11:21 am
  • 0 comments
President Taylor Beckett has presented a letter of resignation to the Executive Board & Committee effective at 5:01 PM yesterday. Executive Vice President Allison Allen-Mongo has assumed the responsibilities of the presidency as Acting President pending the opportunity to hold an election to fill the office pursuant to our bylaws (Article V, section 9). YDNC …
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YDNC Announces Dogwood Program & Candidates
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • October 4, 2021
  • 2:15 pm
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Concord – The Young Democrats of North Carolina are excited to roll out a fantastic new initiative we call the Dogwood Program. With grassroots organizing as its foundation, Dogwood encourages our chapters to participate in their local elections by providing logistical and financial support that hasn’t been seen from our organization in years. The key …
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YDNC’s New Logo
A screenshot of a YouTube video showing the YDNC Logo on a pedestal in a rocky landscape.
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • August 26, 2021
  • 12:45 pm
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Ladies, gentlemen, and those who are either or neither, the news is true. YDNC ​​has a new logo. While our previous logo has served us well since it debuted a few years ago, after much deliberation we’ve decided that the new decade and our new momentum call for a new look as well. We took …
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Statement on Flooding in Western NC
Panoramic view of a flooded river from a bridge with factories visible in the background
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • August 19, 2021
  • 8:14 pm
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Picking up the pieces after disaster strikes — after one has lost property, possessions, and even loved ones — is an emotional and spiritual burden sufficient to bring even the strongest among us to our knees.  We implore Governor Roy Cooper and President Joe Biden to send emergency relief funds to Haywood and Transylvania Counties …
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Making A Modern YDNC
A group of five people in masks standing in a line.
  • Elijah Mears
  • July 27, 2021
  • 9:00 am
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July 27th marks one hundred days since this Executive Board took office and reflecting on everything we’ve achieved, and every obstacle that we’ve faced; I realized just how much change we’ve ushered in through the past few months. We started this term with such momentum, and despite a time crunch, I called for the first …
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Young Democrats Announce Scholarship in Honor of Senator Hagan
Former Senator Kay Hagan
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • July 12, 2021
  • 10:23 am
  • 0 comments
Greensboro – The Young Democrats of North Carolina were pleased to announce the creation of the Kay Hagan Memorial Scholarship at their monthly Executive Committee meeting on July 11th. The scholarship honors the memory of the late Senator Kay Hagan, who was the first woman of the Democratic Party to represent North Carolina in the …
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Harvey Milk Day
Close up of the enormous 20x30 foot rainbow flag flying proud over Harvey Milk Plaza in the Castro district of San Francisco California
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • May 22, 2021
  • 11:05 am
  • 0 comments
Each year on May 22, we celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Harvey Milk, former San Fransisco Supervisor and gay rights activist, through remembrance and teaching about Milk’s life and work to stand up for the LGBTQ+ community. Milk is an important figure in the LGBTQ community because not only was he an …
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YDNC Executive Committee Gets To Work
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  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • May 2, 2021
  • 9:25 pm
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The 2021-2022 session of the Young Democrats of North Carolina got off to an excellent start this weekend as the new Executive Committee met for the first time. Following the successful elections of new officers to YDNC’s various caucuses on Saturday afternoon, the committee oversaw the approval of a diverse slate of forty nominees to …
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YDNC Black Caucus Statement on the Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • April 21, 2021
  • 10:57 pm
  • 0 comments
A little under a year ago, our community was shaken (yet again) by the unlawful murder of George Floyd at the hand of Derek Chavin and the Minneapolis Police Department. And yesterday, while the Floyd family and his community continued to mourn, we all watched as the verdict for Chavin was read; many of us …
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LGBTQ+ Caucus Statement on the Transgender Military Ban Reversal
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • January 25, 2021
  • 12:01 pm
  • 0 comments
“Today, the Biden administration once again took executive action to reverse anti-LGBTQ policies set by the previous administration by rescinding the Transgender military ban. This is a victory for every American who values safety and security. This is a victory for every service member who has bravely worn the uniform bearing the flag of the …
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Response To The Insurrection On January 6th
  • Young Democrats of North Carolina
  • January 8, 2021
  • 12:05 pm
  • 0 comments
For over two centuries, our nation has committed itself to a great experiment of free governance. This week, as our members of Congress gathered to certify the results of a free and fair election, the Capitol was breached by a provocative and extremist group whose allegiances and attainments were not to our Nation, but to …
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