The zero-sum game of tax cuts to stimulate state economies
A detailed explanation of why the Republican corporate welfare bill in the state legislature will not create jobs and only harm the state’s economy.

A Better Poverty Measure
A history of how the federal poverty line is set and how we might be able to better calculate it in the future.

How Maryland controls health-care costs
An interesting look at how Maryland has achieved effective costs controls for their state in terms of health care.

Lincoln Logs a Challenger as Halter Tries to Halt Her — But are Democrats Spinning their Wheels?
538 uses Arkansas’ democratic primary to examine the reasoning that goes on behind the decision to run a primary campaign against a setting official.

Yes, this is a serious proposal. Republicans in the state legislature don’t think its hard enough for young Arizonans to pay their bills already.

Take action!

There is still time. You can make a difference, and hopefully stop this law from passing. Here is what you can do:

1. Write a letter to the editor of a local paper. We need to get the message out. Too many times bad legislation gets through because people don’t realize what is happening.

2. Call your legislators and make sure they know you oppose this bill.

3. Sign up to join a small group to meet with legislators. Legislators take meetings with lobbyists all the time; now they need to hear from everyday Arizonans!

Together we can make a difference. Take action today!

Could Crist bolt?
A look at how are conservative primary races are effecting American politics.

Which Party Uses Reconciliation More Often? Looks like Harry Reid was Correct
A look at the history of the reconciliation process that might soon be used to pass Health Insurance Reform.

The Bankruptcy Boys
Krugman explains how short sighted Republican budget decisions have push the country towards a large deficit.

John McCain Denies Civil Rights Problem: Arizona Is A ‘Wonderful’ Place For Hispanics
A Story on McCain showing his ignorance or disinterest in the treatment of Hispanics in Arizona.

Why Washington Is Tied Up in Knots
The Times attempts to explain how we got to this divided Senate, and what that means going into the future.

The Democratic plan: Finish this bill
The Whitehouse has released their plan. The final push is coming.

White House Unveils $950 Billion Health Bill To Bridge Differences Between House And Senate Legilsation
More on the President’s healthcare plan, including a comparison between it, and the house and senate bills.

People Trust The Government When The Economy is Good
A look at how public opinion of government is effected by economics, and a good case for why a strong jobs bill should be passed.

Americans still want health-care reform
Klein looks at recent polling that shows American’s still want Health Insurance Reform.

The Substitute
If Cap & Trade doesn’t pass, then can the EPA step in to fill the void, and if so, what would that look like?

Having It Both Ways on Medicare
Krugman calls out republicans for complaining about what they call medicare cuts, while also proposing real medicare cuts.

A First Look at Palin’s Primary Math
It’s never too early to think about 2012, what might the republican primary end up like?

Smoke the Bigots Out of the Closet
Why now is politically a good time to push for the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell.

Getting real about Congress
GOP hypocrisy is exemplified by McConnell’s vote on the deficit reduction commission.

America Is Not Yet Lost
Krugman highlights a depressingly comparison between the US Senate and the failed legislature of 18th Poland.

Obama’s Education Budget: Important Investments And Tough Choices
How the Obama White House is working to insure America’s future with a new commitment to education.

The State of the Union: Just the policy
A short version of the SOTU that outlines just the policies mentioned.

Three Myths about Political Independents
A great explanation of independent voters and how many media figures over play the significance of their opinion polling.

After Massachusetts, Road to 218 is Long and Winding
A road map for House democrats to find the votes they need for Health Insurance Reform.

Party polarization is not the same as ideological polarization
An explanation of the important difference between ideological and party polarization, and how they effect today’s politics.

Massachusetts Liked Universal Health Care Before It Voted Against It
A reminder that the Mass. election was not about Health Insurance Reform.

A Note On Financial Reform
Why focusing financial reform in the next year will benefit Democrats.

Let’s Play the Blame Game!
538 does the math to figure out what caused the Mass. special election to turn out how it did.

Reconciliation! 2. ??? 3. Profit!
A look at why reconciliation would not produce favorable results if done instead of the current bill.

Harry Reid’s comments were crudely put, yet true
Eugene Robinson looks at the comments Reid made, as well as how race relations in America compare to other countries.

Percents And Sensibility
Krugman explains why people blaming the Fed’s funds rate for the financial crisis are incorrect.

Five ways the House and Senate could negotiate out a better bill
A look at how the Health Insurance reform bill might be improved in the next few days.

How to Win 2010
How not giving up on financial reform may be the key to victory this November.

The Convention will be in Tucson, Arizona.

Four Points Sheraton Tucson University Plaza

1900 East Speedway Boulevard
Tucson, AZ 85719

Only $5.00 per person. Payable by cash or check on the day of Convention

Register Here!

Our Convention will be a great opportunity to plan and gear up for the 2010 elections.

Register early here. Early registration guarantees you a lunch, but closes on February 20th.

Please email Info@ydaz.org with any questions. Watch out for more details in the next few days and weeks.

The Platform , Rules and Charter, and Credentials committees will each meet the day of Convention. Each chartered chapter will have a representative on each committee.

Platform will be chaired by Matt Lucky of the ASU Young Democrats.

Rules and Charter will be chaired by Megan McPherson of the East Valley Young Democrats.

Credentials will be chaired by Jacob Beeman of the UofA Young Democrats.

Convention will conclude with the election of the 2010 State Officers including:

President, Executive Vice President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, National Committeeman, and National Committeewoman.

To become an official member of YDAz and vote you need to join a local chapter. You can find a local chapter, or start one here.

Tentative Schedule:

9:00am – 1:00pm, Registration
9:30am – 10:30am, Platform, Rules and Charter and Credentials Committee meetings
10:30am – 11:00am, General Session, Welcome Address
11:00am – 12:00pm 1st Training Session, 2 trainings, different rooms
12:00pm -1:00pm, Lunch, E-board Meeting
1:00pm – 2:00pm, 2nd Training Session, 2 trainings, different rooms
2:00pm – 3:00pm, Issue Caucus Meetings
3:00pm – 4:00pm, Constituent Caucus Meetings
4:00pm – 5:00pm, General Session, Elections, Officer Reports