Progressive Democrats of America Blog
#MedicareforAll beats Trump
By Dr. Bill Honigman, Progressive Democrats of America - National Outreach Lead I’m a recently retired Emergency Room physician, and after 37-plus years in the business I should know that #SinglePayer expanded and improved #MedicareForAll will save money and save...
The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty
photo: People walk in Skid Row after new school supplies were donated to thousands at Fred Jordan Missions, on September 28, 2019, in Los Angeles, California. (Getty Images / Mario Tama) Alan Minsky, the executive director of the Progressive Democrats of America, is...
Medicare as Medicine for a System Addicted to Itself
By Donna Smith Just three short weeks ago, I became Medicare eligible. And shortly afterwards I faced a serious health crisis. What a never knew is how absolutely protected I am as a Medicare beneficiary when compared to the past 64 years covered by private...
Weekly Recap: Cancelling Student Debt, Trump vs. Climate, Impeachment
photo: Rep. Ilhan Omar and Activists Join Sen. Sandersat Student Debt Cancellation Legislation Launch In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Deb, Janis, Kimberly, Bryan, Dr. Bill, and Dan—Your PDA National Team Declare That No One Is Above The LawBuy And Show...
Huge Impeachment Rallies, Impeachment Promo Materials, And More.
In solidarity, Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA national team. Get Your Swag And Get In The Streets! With every day that passes we get more information released that shows Donald Trump must be impeached....
Demand Respect for Dreamers!
Dan O’Neal Fox for Alan, Mike F, Deb, Janis, Mike H., Donna, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA National Team Support The Student Walk Out! Student walk-outs across the country are planned for this Friday Nov. 8th to support Deferred Action for Childhood...
Help Assert That Trump Is Not Above The Law.
In solidarity, Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F, Janis, Mike H, Dan, Dr Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA National Team No one is above the law. If these words are to have any meaning, then Donald Trump must be held accountable for the corruption, self-dealing,...
Post-Debate Musings: Bernie’s Heart and His Courage Just Fine with Me
By Donna Smith Fifteen days from now I will know what it’s like to have Medicare coverage. For the past 64 years and 11 months, I have been at the mercy of a for-profit insurance and health system that doesn’t forgive illness or injury and never forgets my age. Since...
Remembering Our Sister, Judy Hess
National Staff - Progressive Democrats of America Judy Hess—force of nature, longtime PDA National Field Coordinator, Vice Chair of PDA’s Board, California State Co-Coordinator, former Chapter Leader in San Diego and Fresno, and progressive organizer in the...
We’ve Been For Impeachment For Years. Will You Help Us Now?
In solidarity, Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Dan, Janis, Deb, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA national team. "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice."Dr. Martin Luther King We have been convinced that Donald Trump should be...
