YDA Rural Caucus

Happy Labor Day from the YDA Rural Caucus! Today we celebrate the American workers, from coal miners to steel workers to school teachers and farm workers, who helped build this country and fought for the rights and protections we hold dear.

FACT FOCUS: Rural hospitals are expected to lose money from Trump's bill, despite RFK Jr.'s promise There's more to that nearly 900-page bill than Kennedy let on at the White House.

Rural hospitals are already on a knife's edge. Trump's billionaires-first budget is going to push many of them out of business. apnews.com/article/rura...

Kentucky Democrats fight to regain inroads with rural voters. Will it work? The party hopes to push itself from its urban comfort zone and listen to rural communities around the commonwealth at a defining political moment.

We’re proud of the work Kentucky Young Democrats like Nicholas Hazelett, chair of his county party in Appalachia, are doing to show the values of the Democratic party in their community.

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Always a pleasure having you with us @mdeatrick.bsky.social!
Thank you for being one of the best allies to young and rural people!

Got to listen, learn and speak with Young Dems at their Convention! So many wonderful caucuses: great panel at Rural Caucus, got to speak with Environmental Caucus - thanks Chair Paul Presendieu for the invite! @paulprez914.bsky.social @ydaenvirocaucus.bsky.social @ydarural.bsky.social

Come to OR support the YDA Rural Caucus Fundraiser tonight at the Royal Sonesta Minneapolis at 7:30 PM CT!
Featuring apps and a featured speaker in phenomenal young democrat and rural organizer, Joe Shepard!

Had a fantastic Caucus meeting today!!!! Thanks so much to our panelists and folks who joined!

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The Young Democrats of America Rural Caucus is pleased to feature DFL Rural Caucus leaders Eugenio Lopez, Chair Theresa Keaveny, and Winona State Democrats leader Nicholas Fryer, who will be the discussing the challenges and opportunities of rural organizing.

@mdeatrick.bsky.social we look forward to it!!!

Proud to lead the @ydarural.bsky.social Caucus, and this Saturday we’re hosting our first big fundraiser/mixer at #YDAMSP. 🌾

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YDA Rural Gatherin' In The Twin Cities Join the YDA Rural Caucus for our mixer in Minneapolis! Get your tickets here.

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We are proud of all her hard work and look forward to working together to support young rural people nationwide.

With Rural Resilience,
P.J. Errera
YDA Rural Caucus Chair

Her passion and dedication to fighting for the people of North Carolina have inspired young people both in North Carolina and across the United States to demand a seat at the table.

Under her leadership, rural North Carolinians were given a voice in the political process that all too often ignored their needs.

The YDA Rural Caucus is proud to endorse our good friend and former officer, Anderson Clayton, for reelection as Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party!

With the ongoing wildfires devastating the LA region, our hearts go out to everyone affected.

We wanted to share some resources provided by the LA County Young Democrats and the Long Beach Young Democrats, who have compiled a list of resources for those in need or for those seeking to help.

NC Supreme Court Justice Allison Riggs at the "Together We Rise Rally" on January 5, 2025 in Raleigh, NC

After losing TWO recounts, North Carolina Republicans are pulling a desperate last-minute power grab to prevent Justice Allison Riggs from keeping her seat on NC’s Supreme Court by striking over 60,000 ballots.

North Carolinians have spoken, and Republicans aren't listening.

YDA's LGBTQ+ Caucus is officially back! Make sure you're following @ydalgbtq.bsky.social!

It was a pleasure and an honor to speak at the YDA Winter Convention and address the Rural, Environmental & Disability Caucuses. Investing in young leaders is crucial to organizing for a better future. Thank you for having me! @ydarural.bsky.social @youngdems.bsky.social @ydadisability.bsky.social

Don't Bite the Hand That Feeds You It's not that simple

I hope you are reading @piperformissouri.bsky.social substack. She brings a fresh voice to our way of thinking. She makes common sense suggestions to help our neighbors in rural areas. #Politics open.substack.com/pub/jesspipe...

Thank you so much Michelle!!! You and Courtney did amazing and your attention to youth activism is positively LEGENDARY! Rural America is fortunate to have you in its corner!

Honored and excited to speak at the Young Democrats of America's Winter Convention in Boston, kicking it off with speaking on this panel led by @pjerrera.bsky.social and @ronmeehanak.bsky.social at the joint meeting of the Rural Caucus & the Environmental Caucus! @ydarural.bsky.social #YDA

We’ll be joined by:
✅ Michelle Deatrick - Founder/Chair of the DNC Climate Council & a Michigan Farmer
✅ Courtney Henderson - Director of Immigrant Affairs for the City of Brockton, Massachusetts

You may join virtually by going to YDA's website and clicking on the Zoom link in the schedule!

Join us tomorrow for our joint meeting with the YDA Environmental Caucus at 10AM EST during @youngdems.bsky.social 2024 Winter Meeting!

Rural Chair @pjerrera.bsky.social and Environmental Vice Chair @ronmeehanak.bsky.social will moderate a panel discussion by our guest speakers!

YDA Winter Meeting in Boston, we’ll come together to reflect, plan, and determine the next steps in this pivotal moment. Join us as we work toward building what comes next.

📅 Friday, December 6 - Sunday, December 8, 2024
📍 Boston, MA

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