A new era of Arizona Apartheid SB1070 is now law; this is a huge step back for civil rights in Arizona. Senate Forecast Update: Little Chance of GOP Takeover, but Dem Position Remains Precarious 538’s updated predictions for the midterm senate elections. Explaining FinReg: Derivatives What exactly...

This is not hyperbole; Joe Biden is coming to Arizona! Please join the Young Democrats after the Arizona Democratic Party Heritage Dinner with Vice President Joe Biden. The Vice President has been invite to join us after the dinner, but we don’t know yet if his schedule will be open. Heritage...

Explaining financial regulation: Leverage and capital requirements What are people talking about when they mention capital requirements? Find out here! Yes, 47% of Households Owe No Taxes. Look Closer. Why Republican claims on taxes are false. ANALYSIS: Senate Republicans Block Over 100 Bills That Have...

For too long we have turned a blind eye to the dangers of climate change. Now one of the earth’s greatest gifts to man, hops, is threatened. Rising temperatures will make it harder to grow. Hops are of course the key ingredient in beer, which has a special significance in young culture; often it...

YDAz will be holding trainings to prepare all of us for the next few months of campaigning to get Democrats elected. Newer members will learn tactics to talk to voters, and campaign veterans will be able to gain new skills. Trainings will cover a wide range of tactics to win in November. A win this November...

Building a Green Economy Great article about the need for action on global warming. It explains that despite what conservatives say, it would be more damaging to the economy if we did not act. Coal, corruption and campaign finance reform A clear case of abuse which shows why campaign finance reform is...

Financial Reform 101 Krugman lay out his case for what financial reform should look like. ‘Race to the Top’ actually forcing states to run Good news, the President’s education reforms are forcing states to put in a lot of effort. No NCLB style dumbing down of standards in this administration. Scalia...