Category: Young Democrats

  • Ta Ta, Trevor

    Many of you know Trevor Southerland.  He’s a regular contributor here at Blog for Democracy, the co-founder of Southeastern Campaign Group, and a former Libertarian. Well, Trevor is abandoning us all.  Sure, he’s starting an incredible new job in Michigan as the Finance Director of the Michigan Senate Democratic Caucus.  Sure, it’s a great opportunity…

  • Priorities

    Priorities are important.  They say a lot about people, they say a lot about organizations. On January 11, Georgia Congressman Phil Gingrey made statements that were picked up by tons of national media. That same day, I received an e-mail from the Young Democrats of Georgia, “Gingrey Must Resign.”  It linked to a petition calling…

  • YDG 2012 Holiday Party

    The Young Democrats of Georgia invite you to celebrate the 2012 holiday season!  It will be Wednesday, December 12, from 6:30 – 8:30 at Twain’s Billiards and Tap in Decatur.  You can RSVP via Facebook if you’re into that sort of thing.

  • Young Democrats of Georgia Unanimously Opposes Charter School Amendment

    Full disclosure: I am the Steve Golden quoted in the below press release.

  • Back to Dear Old Athens Town

    I’ll be heading back to dear old Athens town tonight to speak to the UGA Young Democrats about efforts to stop the Republicans from getting a 2/3rds majority in the General Assembly, stop the charter school amendment from passing, and the plan to move Georgia forward in 2014 and beyond. I’ll be joined by two…

  • Young (and Young at Heart) Democrats for Big Kev Event Friday

    Most of you know Kevin “Big Kev” Westphal.  He is the longest-serving member of Young Democrats of Georgia, an avid Democratic activist for decades, and a man who has managed and worked on more races than you can count on your two hands.  In short, he is the consummate Georgia Democrat. This Friday, Kirk and…