Harvard College Democrats

Markey: A Vote for Our Future – the Dems’ Op-Ed in The Harvard Crimson!

Jacob Carrel — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:45:47 +0000

“Think back to November 6, 2012. Harvard’s campus was full of energy. We marched and carried signs and wore stickers, and we voted: An overwhelming number of students registered in Massachusetts went to the polls on Election Day. We held our breath with the entire nation as Massachusetts played host to one of the most anticipated elections in recent memory with Elizabeth Warren challenging Scott Brown for his Senate seat…”

Harvard Dems Chat with Senator Tim Wirth!

Jacob Carrel — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:59:05 +0000

Former Senator Tim Wirth (D-CO) has been a leader on advancing bipartisan Cap-and-Trade regulation and working together to stop climate change. A graduate of Harvard College, he has worked for decades for liberal causes, including being National Chair of the Clinton-Gore campaign. He is now the Vice Chair of the United Nations Foundation.

Come join us as we meet with him and learn about Senator Wirth’s work!

Thursday, April 18
7:45pm, Boylston Hall 105

More details on the Facebook event!

Harvard Dems Lunch with Charlie Cook!

Jacob Carrel — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:56:36 +0000

Top notch political analyst and creator of the Cook Political Report Charlie Cook will join the Dems for a private discussion on Wednesday, April 17, at noon in the Kirkland Private Dining Room! Join us for a lively discussion of polls, prospects, and how the best campaigns are run from the man The Washington Post calls “the best non-partisan tracker of Congressional races.”

Dems meeting with Ed Markey a huge success!

Jacob Carrel — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 04:51:18 +0000

Cambridge, MA – On Friday, the Harvard Dems met with Rep. Ed Markey, in a great meeting that featured a discussion of clean energy, the environment, new telecommunications standards, and responsibilities of different generations. “I am so happy that Rep. Markey came and spoke to us today,” Campaigns Director Daniel Ki said. “He reminded us once again of all that we stand for.”

For information on how to join Rep. Markey’s campaign for senate, please email Campaigns Director Daniel Ki.

Canvass for Ed Markey this Saturday!

Jacob Carrel — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:48:30 +0000

Get out and knock on doors this Saturday, March 30, to help get Ed Markey elected! We will meet at the John Harvard Statue at 12-3 and then canvass nearby neighborhoods!

RSVP here!

Meeting with potential Congress candidates a great success!

Jacob Carrel — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 04:43:56 +0000

Today we heard from Senator Brownsberger, Senator Clark and Representative Sciortino tonight about their prospective plans to run for Markey’s seat should he be elected to the Senate. It was a great discussion!

Check Out the Harvard Dems Annual Report!

Jacob Carrel — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:11:35 +0000

The Harvard College Democrats Annual Report for the 2012-2013 School Year has been released! You can view it here!

Harvard Dems Annual Report

Jacob Carrel — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 04:59:53 +0000

The Harvard College Democrats Annual Report for the 2012-2013 School Year has been released! It is available below:

If you are interested, you can also download it as a PDF.

Harvard Selected as Location of 2013 College Democrats of Massachusetts State Convention

Jacob Carrel — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 21:21:25 +0000

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The Harvard College Democrats, after tirelessley campaigning last fall for eleven different campaigns, all of which were successful, have been chosen by the College Democrats of Massachusetts to host the organization’s 2013 convention. The event will be April 6-7 at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA.

Massachusetts State Treasurer and potential 2014 gubernatorial candidate Steve Grossman will speak, and additional speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Large attendance is expected, and the Harvard Democrats currently working to find student hosts to house non-Harvard students for the weekend. “We are honored to have been chosen for this exciting event, and we look forward to opening up our campus to other Massachusetts Democrats and to working together to keep Massachusetts blue,” said Simon Thompson ’14, the president of the Harvard Democrats.

Harvard students who are interested in hosting a student during the weekend should fill out this form. Thank you!

Harvard College Democrats Vote to Endorse Ed Markey for Senate, Support Divest Harvard

Jacob Carrel — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 04:44:13 +0000

CAMBRIDGE, MA — Following an exciting endorsement meeting, the Harvard College Democrats, at their first general meeting of the semester, on February 19 voted to endorse Democratic Congressman Ed Markey as the Democratic candidate in the Senate special election in Massachusetts. The Democrats also voted to endorse Divest Harvard, a campaign that calls on the University to divest from companies that own carbon reserves and to reinvest in socially responsible funds.

“We are excited to hit the ground running and elect another progressive to the Senate to fill the big shoes left by John Kerry,” said Simon Thompson ’14, the president of the Harvard Democrats. “Between Congressman Markey’s early support of gay marriage, unequivocal stance on protecting our environment, and dedication to the Commonwealth, I’m confident of our choice tonight.”

Each campaign had a surrogate at the general meeting, and State Representative Carl Sciortino, who represents a district that includes parts of Medford and Somerville, spoke on behalf of the Markey campaign. “I am proud to call Ed Markey my Congressman and I am dedicated to helping elect him as our next U.S. Senator,” said Rep. Sciortino. “His record on behalf of Massachusetts families – fighting for jobs, consumers’ rights, and a healthier environment— is the kind of leadership Massachusetts needs in the Senate.” Briantree Mayor Joe Sullivan spoke on behalf of Congressman Stephen Lynch’s campaign.