by Janis Kay | Jan 15, 2019 | PDA Blog
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...
by Janis Kay | Jan 10, 2019 | PDA Blog
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...
by Janis Kay | Dec 1, 2018 | PDA Blog
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,...
by Janis Kay | Oct 12, 2018 | PDA Blog
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 Janis Kay | Oct 11, 2018 | PDA Blog
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 Janis Kay | Sep 26, 2018 | PDA Blog
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 genocidal...
