Now that the election is over, it is time for Democrats to unite behind our common goals…in other words: That’s right, it is that time of the year when the Young Democrats of Utah hold their annual BBQ. This year, we have teamed up with the Salt Lake County Democratic party to host a Unity [...]
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Smart Ass
As is my tradition, I present to you my upcoming article, called Smart Ass, for the Young Democrats of Utah’s newsletter…ENJOY! — It is that time of year again, you know the one, where the news media will rightfully report the shocking heat wave, rising gas prices, and (one can only hope) single shark attack [...]
Tales from the Salt Lake County Convention
I must admit that it was somewhat refreshing to go to a convention and not have to actually worry about hocking a campaign or idea. No, I could, for the first time in years, simply be a delegate and take in the entirety of the days events. For those of you who did not attend, [...]
Young Dems Call to Convention
Don’t forget that the Young Democrats of Utah’s annual convention is this Saturday from 2-5 PM at the University of Utah’s Saltair room located in the Student Union. Keynote speakers include Councilman Luke Garrott and Lauren Littlefield of Equality Utah. Plus, I would appreciate your vote for Vice President. Anyone under the age of 36 [...]
Young Dems call for Leadership!
For the two of you who are Young Dems, read this blog, and don’t subscribe to the YDU email list – take note! The Young Democrats are taking applications for various board positions for next year. All positions, aside from national committeewoman, last for a year. To apply, click here. YDU JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Vice President [...]
Debate for Dummies
The following will appear in the Young Democrats quarterly newsletter just as soon as it is published, but I thought I would let you all get a sneak peak! So there you are, minding your own business in, say, your works break room, when you overhear a conversation between two of your fellow coworkers and [...]
Governor Herbert? Part I – 2012 Election Ramifications
The news that is rippling through the Utah political scene today is the announcement by President Obama that he has tapped Governor Huntsman to be the U.S.’s ambassador to China. The ramifications of this still remain to be seen but, needless to say, they are many – both nationally and state-wide. Let us begin with [...]
I Boldly Went, and You Should Too
Seen it twice, been impressed twice – the real question is how much money will this movie take from me? Oh, and you hard core Trek nerds who hated this, shut it, it is a great film.
YDA: WTF?!
Many of you know that I am involved with the Young Democrats of Utah – an origination near and dear to my heart. That being said, our parent organization, the Young Democrats of America, are very good at being Democrats – that is loosing everything when there is no plausible way for them to do [...]
Young Democrats of Utah Legislative Hangover!
Feeling Down? Tired? Headache? Not feeling too good? Sounds like a Legislative Hangover to me. But no need to worry as the session is over and YDU is going to celebrate our successes and commiserate our failures.Join YDU this Friday for our annual Legislative Hangover & End-of-Session Party! Where: Squatters 147 West Broadway SLC When: [...]
