THE DEMS WIN!
Posted 4/17/10 by Jason Berkenfeld
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 16, 2010
This evening, for the first time in 5 years, the Harvard College Democrats defeated the Harvard Republican Club in our annual Bipartisan Paintball Brawl! In an epic 7-game series, the Dems came out on top with a score of 4 to 3. This historic victory was a team effort, with every member demonstrating the highest standards of athletic ability. Indeed, the solidarity and camaraderie of the Dems’ team was inspiring. We left our hearts on the playing field, and we have the bruises and battle wounds to prove it.
For everyone who says Democrats can’t handle guns, this victory is for you.
For everyone who thinks Democrats are weak and fragile, this victory is for you.
And for everyone who predicted another Republican victory in the Bipartisan Paintball Brawl, this victory is for you especially.
On this rainy evening in April, there is a single refrain emanating from the lips of Harvard’s largest partisan organization: yes we did. Yes we did.
“This is only a sign of things to come,” said Jason Q. Berkenfeld, President of the Harvard College Democrats. “The odds were against us tonight, but we pulled out the victory nonetheless. Without a doubt, that will be the case in November as well. You can bet on it.”
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Eat at UNO’s. Help the Dems.
Posted 4/05/10 by Katie Zavadski
Tired of that D-Hall food? Here’s your chance to eat out AND help the Dems at the same time!
On Thursday April 8th and Thursday April 15th, eating at UNO’s Harvard Square and giving them the attached flier as you pay will result in 10% of your total check being donated to the Harvard College Democrats. (Just make sure you print the ticket for the correct day!) Help us pay for our 2010 campaign activities!
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Dems celebrate the passage of historic health care reform in the House
Posted 3/22/10 by Lange Luntao
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 22, 2010
After an almost half-century long effort to reform our nation’s health care system, the Harvard College Democrats are happy to celebrate yesterday’s historic vote in the House of Representatives. In passing H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the United States Congress took a vital step forward in ensuring quality, secure, and affordable health care for all Americans. We congratulate President Barack Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for finally addressing what Senator Edward Kennedy called the “great unfinished business of our society.” Additionally, the Dems thank our Congressman Mike Capuano for supporting these crucial changes, and we are proud that such a vocal advocate of progressive values represents the interests of our community.
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A Note to Congressman Capuano
Posted 3/21/10 by Jason Berkenfeld
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 20, 2010
After months of activism in support of heath care reform, the Harvard College Democrats eagerly anticipate tomorrow’s vote on what we see as the cause of our generation. For over a year, we have devoted hours of our time to help bring coverage to the uninsured and fairness to those abused by a broken system. Yet victory tomorrow is important for reasons far beyond our personal efforts. On a campus that revered Senator Kennedy, there is only one outcome that will do justice to his legacy and to the progressive values we hold dear.
We know that this bill is not perfect, but we refuse to allow a few imperfections to jeopardize the overwhelming benefits that this bill would secure. Because change is so desperately needed, the Harvard College Democrats are willing to overlook a few minor flaws in order to achieve reform that is long overdue. We call on Congressman Capuano to do the same.
For over a decade, Congressman Capuano has fought for a progressive agenda in the House of Representatives and has championed those issues we care about most as young Democrats. He has rarely let us down, and our sincere hope is that tomorrow won’t be any different. In order to protect the principles that define who we are and what we believe in as an organization, we ask Congressman Capuano to vote “Yes” during tomorrow’s vote. All eyes on Harvard’s campus will be watching.
Contact:
Jason Berkenfeld
President – Harvard College Democrats
jqberken@fas.harvard.edu
(516) 263-5244