Jan 15, 2019 | Policy, State Issues
Costa Mesa, CA – In response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2019 budget, OCYD released the following statement: “This morning Governor Newsom released the first budget of his administration. OCYD applauds the bold progressive values reflected in this...
Sep 18, 2018 | News, Policy, State Issues
After months of deliberations, the California State Senate and State Assembly recently concluded the 2018 legislative session. The Orange County Young Democrats have sought to lend our voice to the process and sent letters to bill authors in support of five key bills:...
Jun 6, 2018 | Local Issues, National Issues, News, Policy, State Issues
After all the hard work of local activists like YOU – we did it! We made it through the “jungle” and we’re onto November with strong, viable Democrats on the ticket in all 7 of our Congressional seats, including the 4 seats currently in the...
Apr 13, 2018 | National Issues, Policy, State Issues
(See the Facebook post) April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)! Particularly in the wake of #MeToo, OCYD encourages the efforts being made this SAAM to create institutional and cultural change on the individual, local, and state levels to ensure Orange County...
Feb 11, 2018 | Policy, State Issues
Facebook Link >> Last week, Governor Brown signed into law protections for staff in CA’s state senate and state legislature who report instances of sexual misconduct in our state government. The bill, which was sponsored by Assemblymember Melissa Melendez and...
Nov 24, 2017 | Local Issues, National Issues, Policy, State Issues
The Orange County Young Democrats are incredibly discouraged by the sexual harassment and abuse allegations coming out involving so many elected officials and candidates – in both political parties. We are also disheartened by the delayed reaction to these allegations...
