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Vol. 2, No. 1--Pre-Summit, January 2005

Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) will be hosting the "Progressive Democratic Summit" on January 21-23, 2005. The Summit will be filled with experienced speakers in the progressive movement, informational workshops, and other useful information for progressive activists and organizations both inside and outside the Democratic Party. It will also include meetings with progressive Congressional leaders, state Progressive Democratic Caucus breakouts, and panel discussions and workshops. Together we can devise a workable strategy to take back our democracy, our economy, and our institutions from the moneyed interests and the military industrial complex now controlling them.

The timing of the Summit, during the weekend of the Presidential Inaugural Celebration, is significant. This is a critical time for creating a powerful grassroots presence in our nation's capitol and sending a clear message that the Progressive movement is alive and growing. It will be a gathering you won't want to miss. We hope to see you there!

Index of Articles:

PDA Summit, January 21st-23rd
Counter-Inaugural Activities

What You Can Do to Influence the DNC Chair Vote
Common Misconceptions about Social Security

Social Security Primer from the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
The Economic Bill of Rights by Franklin D. Roosevelt
What The Election Challenge Means by David Swanson
Voting Reform
Re-framing the Abortion Issue by Charles McGarry and Laura Bonham
Pro-life vs. Pro-birth
State News
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Colorado
- Florida
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- Ohio
- Texas
- Washington
Seeking Nominations for PDA's Policy Board
Out On the Web: Articles Worth Reading
Food for Thought

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Thanks for reading!
Alysia Fischer, National Policy Coordinator
Loretta Cochran, State News Editor