We’re ready for some new leadership in the White House and need your help to get there! Join us for a night of House Parties on March 27th at 8:00pm ET as we learn about the role of LGBT Democrats in the process.

Keynote Speakers joining for the call include:
- Rep. Tammy Baldwin
- Corporations Commissioner Jim Roth
- National Stonewall Democrats Executive Director Jon Hoadley
- More guests to come!

To find a house party near you, please visit:

http://www.party2win.com/stonewall/

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Obama and Clinton Talking With Young Veterans: Tonight on MTV

20 Mar

Posted by Kevin Bondelli as Caucuses, Presidential Campaigns

What: Senators Clinton and Obama talking to Young Veterans about the War in Iraq

When: 6:00pm (ET/PT) Tonight, March 20

Where: MTV’s Choose or Loose

Prospective Commanders-in-Chief Engage with Soldiers Fighting War on Terror March 20th at 6 pm (ET/PT)

New York, NY, March 17, 2008 — As part of its ongoing Choose or Lose effort to once again mobilize more than 20 million 18-30 year-olds to vote, MTV, in conjunction with The Associated Press, today announced a hour-long special event that will bring together Presidential candidates Hillary Clinton (http://think.mtv.com/profile/HillaryClinton08) and Barack Obama (http://think.mtv.com/profile/BarackObama), as well as eight young veterans just back from at least one tour of duty in Iraq, for an intimate discussion on the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war. Taped in Pennsylvania, home of the next critical Democratic primary contest, each candidate will hear directly from those who have served on the frontlines of the war, as the soldiers engage the Senators, sequentially, in a dialogue on how they will lead America’s armed forces and a variety of other national security issues.

Millions of young adults have cast their ballots in the early contests of the 2008 Presidential election, doubling, tripling, and even quadrupling their turnout in nearly every primary or caucus thus far. The war in Iraq, and the overall war on terror, continue to dominate the concerns of young adult voters and have helped drive this unprecedented youth turnout. Recent MTV research shows that nearly six in ten (58%) 18-24 year-olds personally know someone who has served in Iraq, and this special aims to ensure America’s youth get real answers from those vying to be the next Commander-in-Chief.

The eight veterans featured in “Choose or Lose Presents Clinton & Obama Answer Young Veterans” include:

Chris Weimer, San Diego, CA

Ernest Johnson, Bridgeport, CT

Ryan Groves, Washington, DC

Max Nitze, Cambridge, MA

Wendell Guillermo, Santa Monica, CA

Jessica McDermott, Durham, NC

Christina Correa, Los Angeles, CA

Herold Noel, New York, NY

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links for 2008-03-20

19 Mar

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links for 2008-03-19

18 Mar

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YDAZ Employment Opportunity

18 Mar

Posted by Kevin Bondelli as In the States, Job Opportunities, YDA

Position: Young Democrats of Arizona Chapter Organizers.

Where: One Chapter Organizer based in Maricopa County, and one Chapter Organizer based in Pima County.

Hours: Part time, minimum of 20 hours per week.

Salary: $500 Monthly Stipend.

Job Description: The Young Democrats of Arizona Chapter Organizers report directly to the Executive Director of the Young Democrats of Arizona (YDAZ). The YDAZ Chapter Organizers are responsible for the implementation of projects as assigned on behalf of the Young Democrats of Arizona and the Young Democrats of America. This includes, but is not limited to:

· Chartering new chapters using leads provided by YDAZ, aiding them in finding sponsors and meeting other school requirements,

· Organizing region events including meetings, happy hours, and organizing conventions,

· Developing and maintaining a YDAZ internet membership building strategy,

· Scheduling officer/ staff visits to the new and current chapters as needed,

· Coordinating special projects with chapter leaders as needed,

· Making weekly progress reports to the YDAZ president and ED.

To Apply: Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in working in a political environment, general office knowledge and a winning personality. Applicants must have access to a car, students are welcome to apply.

Resume and cover letter, including references, must be received by 5:00 pm (Arizona time) Friday, April 4th 2008.

Applicants can use the following methods to submit materials:

Email: jobs@ydaz.org
Fax: 602-298-7117 ATTN: Stan Williams

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