Young Democrats Disability Caucus
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Chair: Leslie Templeton (@somesaylezzels.bsky.social)
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Are you disabled? Under the age of 36? A democrat?
Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism?
Then check out the link below 👇🏻 and join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus Today!
#CripTheVote #DisCo
Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism?
Then check out the link below 👇🏻 and join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus Today!
#CripTheVote #DisCo
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Join us on Wednesday, June 11 for a YDA National Candidate Forum, hosted by @ydalgbtq.bsky.social & YDA's Black Caucus!
Candidates and attendees, RSVP at the link in our bio!
Candidates and attendees, RSVP at the link in our bio!
June 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Join us on Wednesday, June 11 for a YDA National Candidate Forum, hosted by @ydalgbtq.bsky.social & YDA's Black Caucus!
Candidates and attendees, RSVP at the link in our bio!
Candidates and attendees, RSVP at the link in our bio!
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Are you a Democrat, under 36 years old, and a part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Make sure you're a part of the @youngdems.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Caucus! Join at this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Make sure you're a part of the @youngdems.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Caucus! Join at this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
LGBTQ+ Caucus Signup Form
Join the Young Democrats of America's LGBTQ+ Caucus!
Please submit as much information as you are able to help us build a complete roster.
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January 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Are you a Democrat, under 36 years old, and a part of the LGBTQ+ community?
Make sure you're a part of the @youngdems.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Caucus! Join at this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Make sure you're a part of the @youngdems.bsky.social LGBTQ+ Caucus! Join at this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Our chair, @somesaylezzels.bsky.social just got off a call with @edmarkey.bsky.social & other organizers.
Sen Markey & her spoke about the importance of protecting Medicaid & Social Security, & also about the attacks on trans and disabled people.
We are lucky to have Markey as such a strong ally!
Sen Markey & her spoke about the importance of protecting Medicaid & Social Security, & also about the attacks on trans and disabled people.
We are lucky to have Markey as such a strong ally!
April 25, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Our chair, @somesaylezzels.bsky.social just got off a call with @edmarkey.bsky.social & other organizers.
Sen Markey & her spoke about the importance of protecting Medicaid & Social Security, & also about the attacks on trans and disabled people.
We are lucky to have Markey as such a strong ally!
Sen Markey & her spoke about the importance of protecting Medicaid & Social Security, & also about the attacks on trans and disabled people.
We are lucky to have Markey as such a strong ally!
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Are you disabled? Under the age of 36? A democrat?
Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism?
Then check out the link below 👇🏻 and join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus Today!
#CripTheVote #DisCo
Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism?
Then check out the link below 👇🏻 and join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus Today!
#CripTheVote #DisCo
YDA Disability Caucus | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
YDA Disability Caucus Events and Info 🌻
*Scroll Down To Become A Member*
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November 14, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Are you disabled? Under the age of 36? A democrat?
Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism?
Then check out the link below 👇🏻 and join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus Today!
#CripTheVote #DisCo
Interested in getting involved in advocacy, policy, organizing, and activism?
Then check out the link below 👇🏻 and join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus Today!
#CripTheVote #DisCo
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This Executive Order is not a direct attack on Marbury v. Madison and SCOTUS;
it IS a direct attack on the 19 independent federal regulatory agencies, including financial regulators: SEC, FDIC, CFTC, CFPB, NCUA, FHFA, OCC and much of the Fed.
It's the next step in Musk making X everyone's bank.
it IS a direct attack on the 19 independent federal regulatory agencies, including financial regulators: SEC, FDIC, CFTC, CFPB, NCUA, FHFA, OCC and much of the Fed.
It's the next step in Musk making X everyone's bank.
Ensuring Accountability for All Agencies
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
www.whitehouse.gov
February 19, 2025 at 3:17 AM
This Executive Order is not a direct attack on Marbury v. Madison and SCOTUS;
it IS a direct attack on the 19 independent federal regulatory agencies, including financial regulators: SEC, FDIC, CFTC, CFPB, NCUA, FHFA, OCC and much of the Fed.
It's the next step in Musk making X everyone's bank.
it IS a direct attack on the 19 independent federal regulatory agencies, including financial regulators: SEC, FDIC, CFTC, CFPB, NCUA, FHFA, OCC and much of the Fed.
It's the next step in Musk making X everyone's bank.
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Disability Justice cannot exist without trans, non-binary, or queer people 👏🏻
February 18, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Disability Justice cannot exist without trans, non-binary, or queer people 👏🏻
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As the future of Medicaid funding continues to be a part of the national conversation, here’s what you need to know about how it currently ensures quality health and long-term care for large swaths of people.
The 19th Explains: How Medicaid helps mothers, caregivers and children
The popular public health care program for low-income Americans covers nearly half of all births in America. Almost half of the nation’s children are also enrolled in the program.
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February 18, 2025 at 1:46 PM
As the future of Medicaid funding continues to be a part of the national conversation, here’s what you need to know about how it currently ensures quality health and long-term care for large swaths of people.
"Trans and disability rights are intertwined. We can't focus on saving 504 without also realizing this attack is also on existence and acceptance of trans/non-binary people.
The only way we can liberate ourselves is striving to liberate everyone."
-Chair, Leslie Templeton
The only way we can liberate ourselves is striving to liberate everyone."
-Chair, Leslie Templeton
February 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
"Trans and disability rights are intertwined. We can't focus on saving 504 without also realizing this attack is also on existence and acceptance of trans/non-binary people.
The only way we can liberate ourselves is striving to liberate everyone."
-Chair, Leslie Templeton
The only way we can liberate ourselves is striving to liberate everyone."
-Chair, Leslie Templeton
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“They’re utilizing LGBTQ issues as a wedge. The [504] attack is really about the regulatory process of the federal government, and this will impact almost every interaction that a disabled person has with the services and supports that they receive.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Suit over gender dysphoria could dismantle new disability rules
Texas and its GOP allies are “utilizing LGBTQ issues as a wedge,” civil rights advocates warn.
www.motherjones.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:09 PM
“They’re utilizing LGBTQ issues as a wedge. The [504] attack is really about the regulatory process of the federal government, and this will impact almost every interaction that a disabled person has with the services and supports that they receive.” www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
🚨 We’re looking for passionate leaders to join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus! 🚨
Looking for a way to make a tangible difference right now? We have open caucus leadership positions! If you’re passionate about disability justice and political organizing, apply now and make an impact! 🔗
Looking for a way to make a tangible difference right now? We have open caucus leadership positions! If you’re passionate about disability justice and political organizing, apply now and make an impact! 🔗
Open Caucus Positions
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February 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
🚨 We’re looking for passionate leaders to join the Young Democrats Disability Caucus! 🚨
Looking for a way to make a tangible difference right now? We have open caucus leadership positions! If you’re passionate about disability justice and political organizing, apply now and make an impact! 🔗
Looking for a way to make a tangible difference right now? We have open caucus leadership positions! If you’re passionate about disability justice and political organizing, apply now and make an impact! 🔗
We are incredibly angered by X, which has blocked our donation page.
Donations are so vital to our caucus so we can afford CART, ASL interpreters, programming, and so much more.
This is such a huge hit to us seeing as we interact w/ a lot of our donors on Twitter.
Want to help us? Donate here:
Donations are so vital to our caucus so we can afford CART, ASL interpreters, programming, and so much more.
This is such a huge hit to us seeing as we interact w/ a lot of our donors on Twitter.
Want to help us? Donate here:
Support the YDA Disability Caucus!
I am supporting young disabled people, will you join me? Every donation helps young people advocate for disability justice, inclusion, and involvement.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
We are incredibly angered by X, which has blocked our donation page.
Donations are so vital to our caucus so we can afford CART, ASL interpreters, programming, and so much more.
This is such a huge hit to us seeing as we interact w/ a lot of our donors on Twitter.
Want to help us? Donate here:
Donations are so vital to our caucus so we can afford CART, ASL interpreters, programming, and so much more.
This is such a huge hit to us seeing as we interact w/ a lot of our donors on Twitter.
Want to help us? Donate here:
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“Why don’t they play popular music at the Super Bowl anymore.”
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
February 10, 2025 at 4:29 AM
“Why don’t they play popular music at the Super Bowl anymore.”
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
— Man who thinks 1996 was 10 years ago.
Disabled Black History:
When we talk about the fight for disability rights, we have to talk about the Black Panthers. Without them, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—the first federal civil rights protection for disabled people—might never have been implemented. 🧵 (1/13)
When we talk about the fight for disability rights, we have to talk about the Black Panthers. Without them, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—the first federal civil rights protection for disabled people—might never have been implemented. 🧵 (1/13)
February 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Disabled Black History:
When we talk about the fight for disability rights, we have to talk about the Black Panthers. Without them, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—the first federal civil rights protection for disabled people—might never have been implemented. 🧵 (1/13)
When we talk about the fight for disability rights, we have to talk about the Black Panthers. Without them, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—the first federal civil rights protection for disabled people—might never have been implemented. 🧵 (1/13)
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Hope is necessary to defeat fascism and autocracy. Hold on to it dearly. Don't let them steal it.
February 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Hope is necessary to defeat fascism and autocracy. Hold on to it dearly. Don't let them steal it.
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MAGA/MAHA are planning massive cuts to Medicaid, resulting in catastrophic coverage loss. Monday, 1/10 @ 4PM ET, we're doing a webinar on how to advocate for Medicaid with the legislative staff of a Member of Congress or U.S. Senator
(This is not geared towards providers/clinicians)
Register ⤵️
(This is not geared towards providers/clinicians)
Register ⤵️
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Congressional Medicaid Advocacy Webinar . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
MAGA and MAHA are planning massive cuts to Medicaid that would result in catastrophic coverage losses. So on Monday, February 10th, at 4PM ET, we'll be doing a webinar on how to advocate for Medicaid ...
us02web.zoom.us
February 6, 2025 at 8:40 PM
MAGA/MAHA are planning massive cuts to Medicaid, resulting in catastrophic coverage loss. Monday, 1/10 @ 4PM ET, we're doing a webinar on how to advocate for Medicaid with the legislative staff of a Member of Congress or U.S. Senator
(This is not geared towards providers/clinicians)
Register ⤵️
(This is not geared towards providers/clinicians)
Register ⤵️
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🚨🚨PLEASE help the Young Democrats Disability Caucus (@ydadisability.bsky.social) fundraise for our "Disabled Democracy" project to push back against Trump?
You can either reach out to help or donate directly through this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydadi...
You can either reach out to help or donate directly through this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydadi...
Support the YDA Disability Caucus!
I am supporting young disabled people, will you join me? Every donation helps young people advocate for disability justice, inclusion, and involvement.
secure.actblue.com
February 6, 2025 at 4:50 PM
🚨🚨PLEASE help the Young Democrats Disability Caucus (@ydadisability.bsky.social) fundraise for our "Disabled Democracy" project to push back against Trump?
You can either reach out to help or donate directly through this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydadi...
You can either reach out to help or donate directly through this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydadi...
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The Young Democrats, including the @ydadisability.bsky.social, are probably the most progressive part of the Democratic Party. Please donate if you can.
🚨🚨PLEASE help the Young Democrats Disability Caucus (@ydadisability.bsky.social) fundraise for our "Disabled Democracy" project to push back against Trump?
You can either reach out to help or donate directly through this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydadi...
You can either reach out to help or donate directly through this link: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydadi...
Support the YDA Disability Caucus!
I am supporting young disabled people, will you join me? Every donation helps young people advocate for disability justice, inclusion, and involvement.
secure.actblue.com
February 6, 2025 at 6:15 PM
The Young Democrats, including the @ydadisability.bsky.social, are probably the most progressive part of the Democratic Party. Please donate if you can.
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Trump is using “shock and awe” to keep us overwhelmed.
The best way to fight back? Stay focused. Pick a few key issues and commit to them. Spreading yourself too thin leads to burnout—and he’s counting on that. Don’t play into his hands.
The best way to fight back? Stay focused. Pick a few key issues and commit to them. Spreading yourself too thin leads to burnout—and he’s counting on that. Don’t play into his hands.
February 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Trump is using “shock and awe” to keep us overwhelmed.
The best way to fight back? Stay focused. Pick a few key issues and commit to them. Spreading yourself too thin leads to burnout—and he’s counting on that. Don’t play into his hands.
The best way to fight back? Stay focused. Pick a few key issues and commit to them. Spreading yourself too thin leads to burnout—and he’s counting on that. Don’t play into his hands.
If RFK Jr. is confirmed, we will be the LARGEST thorn in his side. We will protect the American people with everything we have.
Want to help? Join our caucus! 🔥
Want to help? Join our caucus! 🔥
February 5, 2025 at 2:42 PM
If RFK Jr. is confirmed, we will be the LARGEST thorn in his side. We will protect the American people with everything we have.
Want to help? Join our caucus! 🔥
Want to help? Join our caucus! 🔥
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In court just now, the states are introducing @PressSec tweet saying the funding freeze is still active as evidence that their lawsuit should continue.
January 29, 2025 at 8:11 PM
In court just now, the states are introducing @PressSec tweet saying the funding freeze is still active as evidence that their lawsuit should continue.
As a caucus, this confirmation hearing has only solidified our stance that RFK Jr is one of the biggest threats to the disability community over the next 4 years.
January 29, 2025 at 6:21 PM
As a caucus, this confirmation hearing has only solidified our stance that RFK Jr is one of the biggest threats to the disability community over the next 4 years.
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Dear Mr. Kennedy:
The APA has done MULTIPLE studies and have stated that neither mental health nor mental health medication causes school shootings but that this narrative has caused harm by further stigmatizing psychiatric disorders & treatment.
The APA has done MULTIPLE studies and have stated that neither mental health nor mental health medication causes school shootings but that this narrative has caused harm by further stigmatizing psychiatric disorders & treatment.
January 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Dear Mr. Kennedy:
The APA has done MULTIPLE studies and have stated that neither mental health nor mental health medication causes school shootings but that this narrative has caused harm by further stigmatizing psychiatric disorders & treatment.
The APA has done MULTIPLE studies and have stated that neither mental health nor mental health medication causes school shootings but that this narrative has caused harm by further stigmatizing psychiatric disorders & treatment.
🚨A confirmation of RFK Jr to head HHS would be one of the most catastrophic confirmations. We as a caucus urge Senators on both sides of the isle to do what's right and vote NO on confirming RFK Jr.
January 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
🚨A confirmation of RFK Jr to head HHS would be one of the most catastrophic confirmations. We as a caucus urge Senators on both sides of the isle to do what's right and vote NO on confirming RFK Jr.