College Democrats

Why I'm In: Barack Obama Is a President Who Fights for Me

Alejandra Salinas | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Mitt Romney, College Democrats, Education, Student Loan Debt, Barack Obama, Pell Grants, Young Voters, 2012 Election, Obama Young Voters, President Obama, Elections 2012, Student Loans, College News

On Election Day 2012 my generation will have its voice heard loud and clear: we want to continue the progress in education, and the one to provide that is President Barack Obama.

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Why I Switched From Republican to Democrat

Angelica Martinez | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Elections 2012, College Democrats, Democrats, 2012 Election, Republicans, Women's Rights, Birth Control, Women's Health, Contraception, Sex Education, College News

Along with many in my generation, I do not feel that the Republican Party left us, but that it never really wanted us to begin with. We'll simply do as we've been asked; we'll leave.

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Georgia College Dems Don't Sit Out Super Tuesday (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post | Becca Frucht, MTV News | Posted 03.07.2012

ATLANTA — After the collegiate calm of Georgia Tech — cheerful but dignified — the eclectic action at the Georgia State University quad was just...

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Religious Freedom Means Choice for Individuals, Not Institutions

Kristin Aschenbrenner | Posted 04.14.2012

Read More: Obama Birth Control, Birth Control, Contraceptives, Affordable Care Act, Young Democrats, College Democrats, Contraception, Obama Contraception, Gyn, College News

I'm a church-attending Christian, and faith is a large part of my own life. My faith, much like my medical decisions, is both nuanced and personal.

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The Catholic Church's Game With Women's Health

Madeline Walsh | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Catholics, Obama Birth Control, Catholic Church Contraception, Birth Control, Contraceptives, Catholic Church, Catholic Church Birth Control, College Democrats, Contraception, Obama Contraception, Catholic Universities, Boston College, College News

In my 15th year of Catholic education, I am very familiar with the Catholic Church's opposition to birth control despite the fact that 98 percent of Catholic women have used contraception. This underscores the huge gap between the views of the Church and practicing Catholics.

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Democrat Youth Support Dwindling

AP | HOPE YEN | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Democrats, Youth, Youth Vote, Democrats Youth, Democrats Youth Vote, Young Democrats, College Democrats, Republicans, Young Republicans, College Republicans, Politics News

WASHINGTON — Whither the youth vote? A year after backing Barack Obama by an overwhelming 2-to-1 ratio, young adults are quickly cooling toward ...

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Rod Blagojevich To Address Northwestern Students On Ethics In Politics

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Illinois Politics, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, Rod Blagojevich, Ethics, College Democrats, Rod Blagojevich Corruption, Ethics in Politics, Northwestern University, Chicago News

Ethical politicians in Illinois are hard to come by, perhaps that is why indicted Former Governor Rod Blagojevich will be speaking to Northwestern Uni...

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Don't Forget the Youth: College Democrats of America Fighting to Represent Students Across America

Katie Naranjo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Heal Care, Young Voters, Gay Marriage Maine, College Democrats of America, Youth Vote, No on Prop 1, textbooks4change, Proposition 8, Youth Activitists, Courage Campaign, College Democrats, Proposition One, Obama, Democratic National Committee, Cda, Politics News

Millions of young voters showed up at the polls to vote for President Obama. These activists are still working hard, fighting for candidates and constitutional initiatives on the ballot this November.

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Liberty University: Student Democrats Can Stay On Campus, Unofficially

AP | ZINIE CHEN SAMPSON | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Jerry Falwell, Liberty University, Virginia, Student Democrats, Democrats, College Democrats, College Republicans, Jan Dervish, Politics News

RICHMOND, Va. — The student Democratic club at conservative Liberty University can continue as a campus group _ unofficially. Chancellor Jerry ...

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Liberty University Revokes College Democrats Chapter for Being UnChristian

Katie Naranjo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: College Democrats of America, Jerry Falwell, College Democrats, Katie Naranjo, Free Speech, Liberty University, Regulation, Politics News

After much national outrage at Liberty's actions, they are the ones now demanding that students apologize to them.

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President Obama's New Proposals to Help Students by Increasing Access to Education, Training, and Financial Aid

Katie Naranjo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Education, President Obama, Cda, College Democrats, Financial Aid, Obama, Katie Naranjo, Barack Obama, Politics News

President Obama thinks it's important for students and workers to be able to afford access to higher education, acquire more skills and become more competitive.

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Students: Making the Difference in Florida

Katie Naranjo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: College Democrats of America, College Students, Politics, Youth Vote, College, College Democrats, Gotv, Florida, Students, Early Voting, Politics News

In Miami alone, the Obama campaign is working with seven campuses, and they're mobilizing over 35 statewide!

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Respect Our Vote: College Democrats Launch Nationwide Campaign to Protect Students' Rights

Katie Naranjo | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Youth Vote, College Student, Voter Empowerment, College Democrats, Breaking Politics News, Young Voters, Students, College, Barack Obama, Politics News

While Senator Obama continues to build a relationship between the youth and the political process, it is up to us to voice our vote in the most important election of our lifetime.

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