What We Stand For
Statement from OCYD on the Governor’s Proposed Budget
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 budget---from major...
STATEMENT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS ON THE PASSAGE OF THE FIRST STEP ACT
This week, the First Step Act to reform the federal penitentiary system was passed and signed into law. The Orange County Young Democrats strongly support the First Step Act as a much needed measure towards reforming our federal criminal justice system. The First Step...
Keeping Irvine a Sanctuary City
Update on last night's #Irvine City Council Meeting: Irvine Mayor Donald P. Wagner had agendized opposition to SB 54 (The California Values Act, commonly referred to as the Sanctuary State Bill). His letter setting the agenda item used incendiary rhetoric, including...
OCYD STATEMENT ON BRETT KAVANAUGH & CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD
The Orange County Young Democrats stand with Christine Blasey Ford and survivors of sexual abuse who come forward knowing they will be called vicious names, discredited, re-traumatized, and threatened. We believe her, as there is no credible reason to doubt Ms. Blasey...
Update On OCYD Supported Bills
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:...
STATEMENT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS ON THE NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The opioid crisis in America is real, and affects many Orange County residents. The rate of opioid-related emergency department visits in Orange County has increased 141% since 2005, and there were 7,457 opioid overdose/abuse cases treated in the emergency department...
STATEMENT OF THE ORANGE COUNTY YOUNG DEMOCRATS ON PRESIDENT TRUMP AND RUSSIA
See the Facebook Post >> The Orange County Young Democrats are deeply disturbed by President Donald Trump’s press conference performance with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week and his subsequent statements that appear to take the word of a Russian...
Statement Of The Orange County Young Democrats On Immigration Bills To Be Considered In Congress
The Trump Administration and the Republican Party are continuing their assault on our nation's values. While the Administration continues to criminally prosecute individuals seeking asylum and violently separating children from their families, the Republican-led...
Congrats On The Primary Young Dems
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 hands of GOP Trumpian...
Statement Of The Orange County Young Democrats Upon Learning Of The Sexual Abuse Suffered By Congressional Candidate Katie Porter
The Orange County Young Democrats stands in solidarity with Katie Porter, who recently revealed her harrowing experience being abused at the hands of her ex-husband. Ms. Porter is running for Congress in the Irvine area (CA-45) against Mimi Walters. Ms. Porter, the...