Progressive Democrats of America Blog
Tulsi Gabbard Under Attack Driven By Sexism
By Donna Smith, Advisory Board Chair - Progressive Democrats of America It’s been just four short days since Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, HI-2, announced she will make a run for the presidency in 2020. The attacks against her began growing rapidly — many surrounding her early...
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Shutdown Offers Taste of Suffering the Poor and Vulnerable Know Too Well
Furloughed federal workers and area elected officials hold a protest rally in front of Independence Hall on January 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The government shutdown, now lasting 18 days, marks the second longest in United States history, affecting about...
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The Game-Changing Promise of a Green New Deal
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks to activists w/the Sunrise Movement protesting in the offices of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi in Washington D.C. on Nov. 13, 2018. Photo Sarar Silbiger/TheNewYorkTimes via ReduxBy Naomi Klein, The Intercept LIKE SO MANY others,...
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Making People Poorer Is Not Good for Public Health
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...
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Democratic Autopsy: One Year Later
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...
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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Stop U.S. Military Support for Saudi Arabia’s Genocidal War in Yemen
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...
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Celebrating Organized Labor
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...
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CORRECTION! Call 8pm ET 5pm PT with Sen. Warren
photo: Sen. Warren With PDA Massachusetts State Organizers By Mike Hersh for Donna, Mike F., Janis, Dan, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Judy, Dr. Bill, and Shayna—your PDA National Team TIME CHANGE! 8pm ET/5pm PT TODAY Thurs., August 23 Sorry for all the...
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Join PDA and Elizabeth Warren This Thursday!
photo: Sen. Warren With PDA Massachusetts State Organizers By Mike Hersh for Donna, Mike F., Janis, Dan, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Judy, Dr. Bill, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Help Re-Elect Liz Warren Save the date: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) cordially...
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Local issues, candidates drive Democratic enthusiasm: Mahler
By Sarah Mahler - Progressive Democrats of America Reno | reno gazette journal As chair of the Washoe County Democratic Party, I see unprecedented interest in our local elections, as national politics is fueling people to become involved like never before. Where once...
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