YCYD Mission Statement

We encourage young people to become involved in the Democratic Party, governmental affairs, and the political process. We promote acquisition of political power by young people and encourage the policies and practices which are consistent with the highest principles of the Democratic Party. We strive to advocate issues affecting young people to elected officials and candidates while working to elect Democratic candidates to local, state, and federal government.


YCYD "We Believe" Platform

1. WE BELIEVE that every citizen has the right to a 21st century education from pre-k through college.

2. WE BELIEVE that environmental policy should be based on sustainability, preservation, and conservation and that our children need to inherit a cleaner environment than we did.

3. WE BELIEVE every person should have access to quality, affordable, comprehensive health care throughout their lifetime.

4. WE BELIEVE that government has an active role to play in its citizens lives, by way of being responsive, ethical, and inclusive.

5. WE BELIEVE in equal rights for all - civil, worker, privacy, and human rights.