Welcome to MYDFL.org

"YOU are the future of America."  You've probably heard a variation on this phrase at every commencement speech you've ever attended.  Just about any time someone addresses a group of youths, the "future" is invoked as some mystical time at which the young will find themselves empowered.

 The Minnesota Young DFL (MYDFL) is here to tell you that you are not the future of America.  You are America.  Right now.

 MYDFL is driven by the reality that true power resides in people.  We are organizing young people to achieve political power through issue advocacy, electoral campaigns and party influence.  With these tools of empowerment, young people are not bystanders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today.

 Don't let anyone tell you that your time will come.  Your time is here.  Join us today. 

  

Your MYDFL Leadership

Chair:

Ray Hoover

Vice Chair:

Rachel Portnoy

Secretary:

John Bartholow

College Caucus Chair:

Christine Cira

High School Caucus Chair:

Molly Coleman

Affirmative Action Officer:

Elizabeth Peterson

National Committeewoman:

Monica Weber

National Committeeman: 

Kendal Killian

MYDFL News  

Democratic National Convention Pages Picked 

  

The picks are in, and the following MYDFLers are headed to Denver:  Nimco Ahmed, Christine Cira, Charlie Sellew, Barry Landy.

  

Thanks again to all the applicants.  It was a difficult process, and we want to encourage everyone to stay involved during the election.  

  

Thanks,

Ray Hoover

Chair, MYDFL

  

Join MYDFL at the Summer Soiree!

On Saturday, August 9th, from 5:00-7:00 PM  join the Minnesota Young DFL and special guests as we kick off the 2008 Youth Coordinated Campaign and raise funds for the College Democrats in Minnesota.  Enjoy food, drinks, & political fun at the Summer Soiree!  The Soiree.

  

The Youth Coordinated Campaign Gets Up and Running  

In 2004, Minnesota's young voter turnout led the nation at 69 percent.  In 2008, the Youth Coordinated Campaign will work to improve upon these levels.  Leading that charge will be Ray Hoover.

  

The Youth Coordinated Campaign is looking for organizers!  Student organizers will work with campaign staffers to organize new schools by registering new voters, identifiying supporters, and turning them out to vote on November 4.  With questions contact Ray Hoover, the Youth Coordinated Campaign Director, at rhoover@dfl.org.

      

    MYDFL students warn cutting higher education not good for economy

    Members of the Minnesota Young DFL and some DFL legislators came together Tuesday to make a very strong statement to Governor Pawlenty: Don't balance the budget on the backs of students.

    Story, Video.

      College Democrats

    MYDFL and College Democrats of Minnesota merged in 2007.  College democrats have done a fantastic job of actively bringing MYDFL's message to Minnesota's many and diverse institutes of higher learning.  Every chapter chair is a member of the MYDFL board of directors, and retains the right to vote on actions MYDFL may decide to take, and help to determine the mission and direction of MYDFL.
    Paid for by the Minnesota Young DFL, www.mydfl.org

    Minnesota Young DFL

      Membership

    MYDFL is open to all Minnesotans under age 36.  We are not political insiders, but people who affect the political process.  We are not handed our beliefs, candidates or party platforms, but we promote issues important to young people, support candidates who address our beliefs, and shape the party platform.