Adrian Brakeley. YDNC’s 84th President.
We’re proud to announce that Adrian Brakeley of Johnston County was elected as YDNC’s 84th president.
“I promise that we’ll take every righteous fight in pursuit of a future that’s safer, more welcoming, and leaves no one behind. Let’s get to work.” #ncpol
In the wake of the tragic events surrounding Charlie Kirk, we come together as fellow North Carolinians and as Americans to say clearly: there is no place for political violence in our state or our nation. It is unacceptable. Our differences of opinion and debate are part of what makes our country strong. Those differences must never turn to violence. Before we are Republicans or Democrats, we are neighbors, friends, and Americans. Each of us has a say in the world we’re building together. People shouldn’t feel intimidated out of our political process. We have the choice to fan flames or stand up for our common humanity and love for our neighbors by rejecting political violence in all forms. We stand united in choosing the latter, and we hope you’ll join us.
“We have the choice to fan flames or stand up for our common humanity and love for our neighbors by rejecting political violence in all forms. We stand united in choosing the latter, and we hope you’ll join us.”
Our joint statement with the North Carolina Federation of Young Republicans ⬇️
This week, following her vote to override Governor Stein’s veto of anti-immigrant legislation, Rep. Carla Cunningham disgraced her office with a hate-filled speech attacking the very immigrant communities she was elected to serve. To say “all cultures are not equal” is completely disqualifying and has no place in our party. Immigration is an unqualified good. Diversity is an unqualified good. These are the very ideals our nation is founded on: that people from every background can come here with nothing and build something beautiful. At our country’s main port of entry, the Statue of Liberty bears our promise to the world. She doesn’t declare that some cultures are less equal than others. She doesn’t fearmonger about assimilation or a conveyor belt. Lady Liberty—the United States of America—declares just this: “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” We are better because of the immigrant communities who call our country, state, and cities home. Rep. Cunningham’s constituents deserve better than a representative who rejects this ideal and dehumanizes their neighbors on the House floor. To Rep. Cunningham: Your override vote was shameful. Your words were abhorrent. And you will be held accountable by your community. Good luck.
YDNC condemns Rep. Carla Cunningham’s hateful, anti-immigrant remarks.
“To Rep. Cunningham:
Your override vote was shameful.
Your words were abhorrent.
And you will be held accountable by your community.”
See our statement. ⬇️
Our hearts are with everyone who knew and loved Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her spouse, and we continue hoping and praying for the full recovery of Senator John Hoffman and his spouse. These heinous shootings were a targeted act of terror. It is unacceptable and nauseating to think about. This is the result of years of right wing extremists vilifying and demonizing Democratic elected leaders. President Trump and leaders across the Republican Party need to condemn this or we’re truly beyond lost.
“Our hearts are with everyone who knew and loved Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her spouse, and we continue hoping and praying for the full recovery of Senator John Hoffman and his spouse.”
From YDNC President Zach Finley:
Memorial Day. May 26. YDNC. American flag in background
Today we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
All of this, unfortunately, costs an insane amount of money.
@YDNC has a goal of raising $10,000 to support our programming, buy supplies for our chapters, and help send delegates going to Philadelphia for National Convention.
Help us meet our goal: secure.actblue.com/donate/ydnc
3. Show up everywhere.
We are going to be everywhere we can be. My mission over these next 100 days is going to be making sure our chapters and members have the resources they need to engage in their communities, and whenever I can, I'm going to be right there beside them.
2. We need to engage young people where they are at.
We still have work to do to bring folks back to the table who stayed home in 2024 because they didn't like what our party had to offer. Our caucuses are a vital tool to do that, and I'm focused on building them up.
1. We need to be organized all across North Carolina.
We have races on the ballot in 25/26 that we cannot leave uncontested & campaigns that need support. These next 100 days I'm going to be traveling across the state getting chapters of young Democrats organized & ready to go.
On Saturday, I was reelected as President of @ydnc.bsky.social. I’m grateful to my fellow YDs who placed their faith in me to lead our federation once again.
In 100 days, YDNC goes to Philly for @youngdems.bsky.social National Convention. I want to share what we're gonna do between now and then:
We know we’re going to have to mobilize quickly in North Carolina, which means we need folks standing by ready to help in WHATEVER capacity we need. Sign up below to get rapid response updates:
NCDP.org/protectthevote
We just sent out a newsletter with step-by-step instructions for people on The Griffin List, and everything we know.
We also want to encourage people to sign up for the North Carolina Democrats' rapid response list.
NCDP.org/protectthevote
What an amazing @ydnc.bsky.social Convention! We met so many focused, hard-working, and motivated #YoungDemocrats that are doing the work that needs to be done in the Old North State (too many to name here)!
STATEMENT FROM YDNC PRESIDENT ZACH FINLEY ON NC COURT OF APPEALS’ DECISION Raleigh, NC — Today, the Young Democrats of North Carolina’s President Zach Finley released the following statement on the NC Court of Appeals’ decision to disenfranchise more than 65,000 voters. “Voters in North Carolina spoke in November 2024 and elected Allison Riggs to remain in her Supreme Court seat. Rather than accept their defeat, Jefferson Griffin and NC Republicans are working to steal this election by throwing out the lawful votes of 65,000 North Carolinians. Their legal arguments are nonsense, their respect for voters is non-existent, and this needs to end. North Carolina deserves better than these losers blowing up our democratic process because they can’t admit they lost.”
Statement from YDNC President @zachfinley.com on the NC Court of Appeals’ decision to disenfranchise more than 65,000 voters.
“North Carolina deserves better than these losers blowing up our democratic process because they can’t admit they lost.” #ncpol
Gotta admit, pretty impressive that Cory Booker is not just going but fucking cooking at 20+ hours.
This #TransDayOfVisibility, we must recommit ourselves to protecting transgender individuals in North Carolina & fight to ensure everyone feels safe to be their authentic self.
Trans people deserve the freedom to live openly & be protected under the law.
While there are folks who will choose to demonize and attack trans and non-binary folks, there are so many more who choose love and acceptance.
Today, and every day, we won’t stop fighting, because North Carolina is for everyone. Always. #TransDayOfVisibility
Some may choose the path of political convenience at the trans community’s expense—we will not.
We stand firm in our commitment to making North Carolina a place where all people can live with dignity and safety.
You belong. Transgender day of visibility.
Today, we celebrate the strength and resilience of our transgender friends and neighbors.
As attacks on the trans community continue to increase, so must our resolve.
Report: Jefferson Griffin wore Confederate uniform at 2001 UNC fraternity event. Griffin says it 'was inappropriate and does not reflect the person I am today.' He's contesting last fall's NC Supreme Court election results. (Via @kyleingram.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/politic... #ncpol
“Some folks just can’t admit they lost.” Photo of Judge Jefferson Griffin dressed as a confederate soldier. Source: AP
Sore losers flock together.
Photo of Trump with today’s S&P500 performance. Google translate photoshopped from MAGA to English. MAGA: White House: We’re seeing a strong divergence between animal spirits of the stock market. English: Trump is fucking the economy and your money.
Translated: Trump is fucking the economy and your money.
www.politico.com/news/2025/03...
Congratulations to North Carolina Democrats Chair Anderson Clayton for earning re-election!
I'm so proud that you're leading my home state Democratic Party and so excited for the work that we'll accomplish together over the next two years!
North Carolina Democrats just re-elected Anderson Clayton as Chair for the 2025-2027 term. Together, we will continue to build a strong future for all North Carolinians! Onward!
Re-elected. Anderson Clayton. Chair, NC Democratic Party.
Congratulations to our friend and fellow Young Democrat @abreezeclayton.bsky.social on being re-elected as Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party!
Let’s keep building a New South, together. 💪
