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Congressional Progressive Caucus Demands Firing of White Supremacists from the White House, Removal of Confederate Statues in the U.S. Capitol, and Reopening of DHS Right-Wing Extremism Division in Response to Violence in Charlottesville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 14, 2017 Press Contacts: Sayanna Molina (Grijalva) Ron Boehmer (Pocan) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional Progressive Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) released the following statement responding to the...
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Charlottesville Aftermath
By Donna Smith, Executive Director - Progressive Democrats of America Where to now? After the tragic events over the weekend, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is urging people to pause and reflect. We're asking ourselves questions like, “What has happened to our...
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Violence in Virginia
By Donna, Mike F, Judy, Mike H., Dan, Janis, Deb, Amos, Dr. Bill, and Kim, your PDA National Team | Press Release We Can And Must Come Together In Peace Today, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) feels saddened and alarmed by the events in Charlottesville, Va.,...
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Our Immoral Health Care System
photo: Paul Song and Donna Smith, 2016 People’s Summit Dr. Paul Song | PDA National Advisory Board This is no time to celebrate While 23 million Americans recently breathed a collective sigh of relief as the latest Trumpublican attempt to repeal the ACA failed, over...
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To Win, We Need Winning Issues and Candidates
Progressive Democrats of America National Team Help Sustain Progressive Democrats of America Be a Win 2018 Sustainer: Give $20.18 Per Month We founded Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) thirteen years ago to change politics in America. We’re working for you on all...
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Emergency! Tell Trump: “No Nuclear War!”
By Progressive Democrats of America National Staff We Knew Trump Was Reckless, But This? Yesterday, Donald Trump threatened nuclear war, shocking his top advisors and alarming the rest of us. As the world is reacting with dismay and resolve, Progressive Democrats of...
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We All Need To Stand Up For Justice
By Progressive Democrats of America This month, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is organizing with a huge coalition for the People’s Platform—8 bills we’re urging all Democratic Representatives to cosponsor—during the Summer for Progress. One of the eight...
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End Profiteering From Prisons And Detention
From your PDA National Team Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is organizing with our allies in the Summer for Progress. Earlier this month, PDA National Advisory Board member Rep. Raul Grijalva reintroduced the Justice is Not For Sale Act (H.R. 3227)—one of 8...
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Grijalva: Zinke Threats Against Alaska Over Trumpcare Vote Raise Ethical Questions, Threaten Environment
Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) - Advisory Board Member PDA - Press Release Washington, D.C. – Ranking Member Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.) today said Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke’s willingness to deliver threats against the state of Alaska, in retaliation for Sen. Lisa...
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Conyers Condemns Senate Vote To Start Obamacare Repeal Process
By Congressman John Conyers, Jr - Press Release I’m horrified by what today’s vote means for poor and working people in this country. Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (MI-13) today released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to...
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