PDA PRESS RELEASES
Meet Neal Walia, another nationally endorsed PDA Congressional Candidate
In solidarity,Mike Fox for the PDA national team Neal Walia is a Progressive Champion! Neal grew up hearing of his parents' journey from their beginnings as service industry workers to their current careers as educators, teaching him what is possible when all people are given the opportunity to succeed. Suffering racist attacks after 2011, Neal personally felt the need for a progressive platform that addresses the needs of all Americans. He supports Expanded and Improved...
Progressive Town Hall this Sunday with PDA Endorsed Candidate David Segal
In solidarity, Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team Join us Sunday at 4pm ET/1pm PT for a Town Hall with longtime PDA ally, and congressional candidate, David Segal—plus, a review of recent victories! David Segal is one of the most accomplished progressive activists in the country. He co-founded Demand Progress (one of PDA's strongest institutional allies) with the legendary Aaron Schwartz to advocate for a free, open, non-intrusive and universally accessible internet—and to fight...
PDA Endorses Kylie Taitano for Congress in CA-50
In solidarity, Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team Kylie Taitano is a progressive champion with deep roots in the San Diego activist community and a great chance to defeat one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress PDA is proud to endorse Kylie Taitano for Congress in California's 50th District in Metro San Diego. And we're thrilled to announce this endorsement on Kylie's 30th birthday! So there's added reason to support Kylie's exceptional grassroots campaign: Happy...
PDA Endorses Erica Smith for Congress in NC-01
In solidarity, Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team Smith, An Unwavering Progressive, Has a Great Chance to Win a Rural District in North Carolina—Let's Help PDA is proud to endorse former State Senator Erica Smith for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina's 1st district. Erica is an accomplished public servant, and powerful advocate for progressive policies such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal—as well as for family farmers. Her quote on the front page of her...
PDA Endorses Jamie McLeod-Skinner for Congress in OR-5
In solidarity,Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team The people of Oregon's 5th District have an opportunity to replace one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress with a True Progressive Champion, Jamie McLeod-Skinner Progressive Democrats of America proudly endorses Jamie McLeod-Skinner for the U.S. House of Representatives in Oregon's 5th District. Jamie McLeod-Skinner is exactly the type of leader we need in America in the 21st century. She is an across-the-board PDA...
PDA Endorses Vincent Fort for Congress in Georgia’s 13th District
In solidarity, Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team Vincent Fort is a True Progressive Champion from Metro Atlanta who will be a Stellar Member of Congress Progressive Democrats of America proudly endorses Vincent Fort for the U.S. House of Representatives in Georgia's 13th District. As a multi-term State Senator, Vincent Fort has been one of the most prominent progressives in Georgia politics this century. Senator Fort has fought tirelessly on behalf of the people for racial,...
PDA Statement On Developments In Ukraine
In solidarity with peace, The PDA National Team War Is Not The Answer PDA strongly condemns the deployment of Russian troops into Ukraine and calls for an immediate withdrawal of all Russian military forces. NATO, the United States, and all parties need to work toward a negotiated peaceful solution to this crisis. We have long opposed illegal and unilateral military interventions, including by our own U.S. government, as fundamental threats to world peace. Our hearts go out to all...
PDA Endorses Doyle Canning for Congress in Oregon’s 4th District
In solidarity,Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team Doyle Canning is exactly the type of Climate Champion and True Progressive that we need in Congress this year and throughout the 21st Century! Progressive Democrats of America is proud to endorse Doyle Canning for Congress in Oregon's 4th District, an open seat because of the retirement of longtime Representative Peter DeFazio. Doyle Canning is an exceptional candidate and will be a great Member of Congress. Doyle is an...
Call for Progressive Candidates to Endorse a 21st Century Economic Bill of Rights
By Alan Minsky, Executive Director - Progressive Democrats of AmericaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 11, 2022 PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS CALL UPON ALL PROGRESSIVE CANDIDATES AND OFFICEHOLDERS TO CHAMPION A 21st CENTURY ECONOMIC BILL OF RIGHTS Contacts:Alan Minsky, Executive Director, Progressive Democrats of America Alan@PDAmerica.org 818-749-9497Harvey J. Kaye, Professor Emeritus of Democracy and Justice Studies, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, HarveyJKaye@gmail.com Who: Progressive Democrats of...
Progressive Democrats of America Endorses 14 Progressive Superstars for Re-Election to the US House of Representatives
By Alan Minsky, Executive Director - Progressive Democrats of America Who: Progressive Democrats of America, a Grassroots Political Action CommitteeWhat: Endorses 14 Progressive Superstars for Re-Election to CongressWhere: From districts nation-wideWhy: These champions are the best qualified candidates nationallyWhen: Between now and Election Day November 8, 2022How: By facilitating donations, making phone calls, and otherwise mobilizing support WASHINGTON - Progressive Democrats of America...