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How did you get your start in public service? Whether you were the president of your eighth-grade class or got your start canvassing for a Congressional candidate, your leadership is important to the future of our country. In our #CDALeads series, you'll meet CDA leaders from across the country and learn their story. In this post, CDA Northeast Regional Director Daniel Torres talks about his experience running for his local school board.

On November 4th, 2008, I sat in front of my television and watched as President-Elect Barack Obama walked on stage in front of thousands of supporters to give his victory speech. It was my senior year in high school; in between applying to schools and being a part ...

The GOP has long tried to make faith a divisive issue in our country, but as CDA Faith Caucus Chair John McCarthy points out, true progress can be made only when we recognize a common message. Here's what he has to say:

It’s about the values we share. All major religions share a common message of caring for each other and protecting those living on the margins of society. Yet we currently stand at a crossroads that requires Democrats of Faith to not only speak up—but to organize.

The Extreme Right has operated under the assumption that they speak for all people of faith. For decades they’ve used tried to sell a message to the American public that Democrats are waging a ...

Members of the CDA Faith Caucus worked hard during the 2012 election to ensure that representatives who stood for equality, hope, and peace were voted into office. CDA Faith Caucus Vice Chair Christopher Hale highlights the support College Dems received throughout election season:

Broderick Johnson, senior advisor to the President, hosted call on the night of the first Vice Presidential Debate and spoke about the crucial choice young people of faith faced in the 2012 election. Johnson said that President Obama has understands people of faith and our values, because he understands the importance of an active faith in pursuit of the common good.

On the night of the third Presidential debate, Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley who also serves a Catholic for ...

This year has been one of hard work and great progress, and the College Democrats of America team is so grateful to have had you on board. We hope you'll take this holiday season to reflect upon 2012 and all its blessings. Recent events should serve as a reminder of the true meaning of this holiday season and the importance of cherishing our time together with family and friends. The College Democrats will be here to continue our work to make America the home of peace and freedom, and we hope you'll stick with us in 2013 and beyond. We've so enjoyed getting to speak with students like you around the country ...

On Election Day, young Americans proved themselves to be a powerful voting bloc. They registered thousands of voters and spoke out about issues that matter most to college students and recent graduates, from marriage equality to student loan reform. Young Americans, who accounted for 19% of voters on November 6, have no doubt solidified themselves as grassroots organizing superstars, but those efforts cannot end once the election cycle ends.

College Democrats will certainly continue to support President Obama’s policies in his second term; but we will also be using our appetite for organizing and commitment to Democratic ideals to help us carry out service projects in our respective communities ...