By Donna Smith In January 2017, the city of Philadelphia imposed a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, ostensibly in the name of public health. Politicians promised that the new tax would raise $92.4 million, which would be earmarked for public education and job...

By Norman Solomon, Jeff Cohen, Pia Gallegos, Sam McCann and Donna Smith | The Nation  Progressive momentum could lead to historic breakthroughs in the midterms and beyond. Realizing such potential will require transforming and energizing the Democratic Party. In...

By Rep. Tulsi Gabbard | Press Release Washington, DC—Invoking the War Powers Resolution, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (HI-02) joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers today in introducing a privileged resolution to stop U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia's...

By  Mike Hersh for Mike F, Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Shayna, Bryan, Kim, Donna, and Judy—your PDA National Team Show You Appreciate Organized Labor Every Day Support PDA’s Organizing with a Monthly Donation While we participate in Labor Day parades and picnics, spend...

Photo Credit:  Rogelio V. Solis/AP PhotoIn solidarity with equal rights for all,  Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Shayna, Dan, and Dr. Bill -- your PDA National Team Lynchings Aren't A Laughing Matter.  Neither Is Voter Suppression.OK, you...

By  Dr. Bill Honigman for Alan, Mike F., MIke H., Deb, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Pitch In For Medicare For All MondayProgressive Democrats of America (PDA) is excited to share details about our ongoing organizing for Medicare for...

We shall overcome, Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Deb, Dr. Bill, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Support Our Struggle Against RacismProgressive Democrats of America (PDA) was founded in 2004 to promote social and economic justice. Many of...

photo: Dr. Bill Honigman and Activists with Reps. Jayapal and PorterIn solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Deb, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Support Our Work To Defend Every Single Vote!Last week we wrote, “No rest...