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Arlington Young Democrats

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Charity Date Night in Clarendon to Include 20 Arlington Singles

Some of the proceeds from the event hosted by the Arlington Young Democrats benefit Doorways for Women and Families.

If you’re looking for love or just looking to support a good cause, the Arlington Young Democrats are hosting their 12th Annual Charity Date Auction Thursday. Twenty bachelors and bachelorettes will participate at the event from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Clarendon Grill, 1101 N. Highland St. You can read their bios on the Young Democrats website. More profiles will be added to the site this week, said Mike Lewan, communications director for the Young Democrats. Half of the proceeds from the event benefits Doorways for Women and Families, an Arlington-based charity that strives to end homelessness and supports victims of domestic violence. Organizers hope to raise at least $6,000 at the event, previous years have brought anywhere from $5,000…

Sunday, March 10, 2013

Arlington Woman Launches Campaign to Lead Young Democrats of America

Atima Omara-Alwala has been political active on the local, state and national level.

Arlington resident and political activist Atima Omara-Alwala has announced that she will seek the presidency of the Young Democrats of America, or YDA. She is currently the vice president of the organization. “In recent years, new organizations have emerged as part of the growing young progressive movement but YDA has been here representing that voice for generations,” Omara-Alwala said in a statement. “YDA needs a leader able to maximize that history and connections to the established Democratic Party to provide real value to our membership.” Omara-Alwala has been active in Democratic groups at the local, state and national level, according to a news release. Her list of credentials includes service as Virginia's national committeewoman, …

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