Young Dems RI

The Young Democrats of Rhode Island advocate for policies that help young Rhode Islanders and their families, and support young people running for office.

[Ian Donnis @IanDonnis]

.@KenNaylorJR of @YoungGOP401 + Autumn Guillotte of @YoungDemsRI join me on Political Roundtable to discuss politics and young people https://t.co/M2zVhAojU8

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

YDRI Board Member Autumn Guillotte joined @IanDonnis for Political Roundtable @ThePublicsRadio with Young Republicans.
Same table, very different visions - we’re proud to fight for a future that works for *everyone*

Listen tomorrow at 7:45/9:45am, online or via pod

[Ian Donnis @IanDonnis]

.@KenNaylorJR from @YoungGOP401 and Autumn Guillotte from @YoungDemsRI join me to tape Political Roundtable @ThePublicsRadio. Much to discuss! Listen tom'w am at 7:45/9:45, online or via pod

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

YDRI supports students organizing against attacks from school committees who are demanding their voice is legitimized at the ballot-box. Pres @MaryMurphyWalsh, HS YDRI Chair @HenrySiravo write in support of Rep @LeonelaFelix and Sen @MackDistrict6 legislation to make this reality

[Boston Globe Rhode Island @Globe_RI]

Commentary from @MaryMurphyWalsh and @HenrySiravo: To foster civic engagement, let young people vote sooner https://t.co/yEEPjxBwz6

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

About the delegates:
📢@MaryMurphyWalsh is President of YDRI and Elected Organizer with @SEIU1199_NE

📢@Ehamm15 is a YDRI board member and Field Director with @climatejobsri

📢@AutumnElissa is a YDRI board member and Field Director for @riaflcio

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

🎉 Congratulations to Mary-Murphy Walsh, Erica Hammond, and Autumn Guillotte on their election as delegates to the Democratic National Convention! Looking forward to your representation and advocacy at #DNC2024! 🇺🇸 #DemConvention #Leadership

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

This legislation will empower young people all across Rhode Island. We are thrilled that it is now law. Our sincere thanks to @JBoylan4RI for your leadership. The YoungDems were proud to have testified and advocated in support of this bill.

[Rhode Island House of Representatives @RIHouseofReps]

This new law will encourage young people to be engaged in our democracy by allowing a 17-year-old to vote in a primary if they will be 18 by the general election.

Great work by House sponsor @JBoylan4RI.

"Many young people in our communities are engaged and paying attention,” said Representative Boylan. “If they’ll be voting in the general election, they should have a say in who appears on the ballot. Participation among our youngest voters has historically been low, and this bill could help encourage them to get engaged and stay engaged in our democracy.”

https://t.co/GKkeBLMGOD

[Ray Baccari Jr. @RayBaccari]

Just interviewed @YoungDemsRI President Sam Ackerman for my senior honors project focused on Gen Z's increasing political involvement. Thanks for giving me your time for this interview, Sam! It was nice to meet you.

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Thank you @BillBartholomew @AntCherry92 @TheRebel94 for the critical discussion about enfranchising 16 & 17 y/os in school committee elections! Passing the enabling bills by @MiaForRep and @AlanaDimario (H5959 / S638) would be a victory for participatory democracy!

[Bill Bartholomew @BillBartholomew]

NEW: @YoungDemsRI say that 16 and 17 year olds should be able to vote in school committee elections: https://t.co/TTAL2SFmk2

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

We are excited to be back and are hitting the ground running in the fight to empower Young Democrats throughout the Ocean State! Stay informed about our latest actions by joining our General Membership below!
https://t.co/iEcmyr953g

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Also featured here, @SenLouDiPalma, @TheRebel94, @SamAckerman_ , @BrandonPotterRI, @noahrosenfeld8, @MiaForRep, @CBlazejewski, and @JamesDiossa

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

We were proud to relaunch YoungDems of RI with such a great turnout at Wild Colonel last night! Special thanks to @SheldonforRI, @JoeShekarchi, @PVDMayor, @SethMagaziner, @davidcicilline, and everyone from the @RIDemParty who came out to support Young Democrats across the state.

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Thank you @JoeShekarchi and @SheldonforRI and everyone at @RIDemParty for coming out last night to support Young Democrats across RI.

[Rhode Island Democratic Party @RIDemParty]

"Get involved, stay involved, this is your state, this is your future."

-@JoeShekarchi at the @YoungDemsRI fundraiser

Amazing event featuring speakers @SenWhitehouse & Sam Ackerman, President of @YoungDemsRI. We are very excited to work with you!

[Jordan Abelson @jordan_abelson]

Wonderful kick off event for @YoungDemsRI last night.💙There was great energy in the room and getting to hear from @SenWhitehouse was a huge plus.

Looking forward to working with @SamAckerman_ and other members to get the younger generations out to vote!
#RhodeIsland

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

@youngdems Find our ActBlue Link here:
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[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Join the @youngdems of RI tomorrow, April 24th, at 6pm at the Wild Colonial Tavern for our kickoff fundraiser to support our mission of empowering young people across the state.

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

We are proud that the bill was featured in @DanMcGowan's Rhode Map this morning!

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Big news from the Rhode Island State House! YDRI has helped put forward a game-changing bill that would enable cities and towns to allow 16-year-olds to vote in school committee elections. Today the bill being heard in the House State Gov & Elections Committee.

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

The expulsion of two Black young Democrats from the @TNHouseReps for exercising their First Amendment rights is an egregious assault on our nation’s democratic values. YDRI stands with @Justinjpearson and @brotherjones_

[The Recount @therecount]

69-26: Tennessee State Rep. @Justinjpearson (D), the last of the "Tennessee Three" to face a vote, is expelled from the state House after protesting on the floor last Thursday.

State Rep. @brotherjones_ was expelled earlier, but @VoteGloriaJ was not.

(AP/George Walker IV)

[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Find our ActBlue Link here:
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[Young Dems RI @YoungDemsRI]

Join the @youngdems of RI on April 24th at 6pm at the Wild Colonial Tavern for our kickoff fundraiser to support our mission of empowering young people across the state.