The Democratic Republic of the Congo houses an incredibly violent and heart-wrenching conflict. Since 1996, this country has been at war; the principal motivator for the conflict is greed. Tutsi forces from Rwanda, one of the Congo’s neighboring countries, have invaded the Congo with the intent of...

A matter of principle rather than passion By Andrew Hedlund The State Press As published in the November 16 edition of The State Press or read it online at www.statepress.com/opinions. Amidst the passionate rhetoric and flurry of insults that is known as the health care debate, one word rings louder...

The Arizona Democratic Party is hosting the annual Hall of Fame Dinner on Sunday, November 22nd. Per YDAz tradition we will be hosting the after party for only $20 or $10 for Young Democrats (under 36). https://secure.ydaz.org/page/contribute/yomamaafterdark The special guest this year is Senator Debbie...

Daring to DREAM By Andrew Hedlund The State Press Read it in the November 9th edition of The State Press or read it online at www.statepress.com/opinion s. Note: This is a part of a point-counterpoint on the DREAM Act. We all have dreams. Illegal immigrants spell theirs in all capital letters, DREAM....

This weekend at the Arizona State Fair, Young Democrats volunteered 48 hours to help homeless veterans. The East Valley Working Young Democrats partnered with the Arizona Democratic Party Veterans Caucus to assist a local veterans group that holds an annual event to help homeless veterans in the Phoenix...

Today the Democratic members of Arizona’s congressional delegation have decided to vote together for the House’s health insurance reform bill. We thank our representatives for their strong stance in favor of the millions of uninsured or underinsured Americans that are in need of real refom....

This week and last there have been a number of big developments in Congress and the White House on and military and veterans issues.  President Barack Obama continues to show why Democrats focus on veterans, our troops and their service, rather than the military industrial complex and their constantly...