And the Winner is…

I am not going to make the declarative statement that you may be expecting.  The winner in last night’s debate was the American people. First debates are usually feeling out … Read More

Now THAT'S how you debate!

There’s nothing worse than a blockbuster upcoming movie that spends three months showing nonstop “teaser” ads touting the flick, and then you plunk down $12 only to realize that all … Read More

MoveOn 2020 Straw Poll Results, June 2019

Nationwide First Choice Second Choice Elizabeth Warren 37.8% Bernie Sanders 16.5% Joe Biden 14.9% Pete Buttigieg 11.7% Kamala Harris 6.8% Undecided 2.2% Beto O’Rourke 1.8% Andrew Yang 1.1% Jay Inslee … Read More

Seinfeld's 'George' to Ted Cruz: 'The jerk store called and they're running out of you!'

I have to believe Jason Alexander, who animated the apoplectic George Costanza on Seinfeld for its entire nine-season run, has been teeing this one up for 20 years. Well, he finally … Read More

Either Aloha or NOTHING

Of all the democratic candidates who are lining up to win the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2020 and challenge the sitting Republican President Donald Trump, … Read More

About Tulsi's paranoid claim that a Trump indictment will lead to civil war…

Generally, I stay away from bashing Democratic presidential candidates. Yet there’s one exception I’ll gladly make, because I don’t know what the hell Tulsi Gabbard is, but she’s no Democrat. … Read More

Tulsi Gabbard weirdly supports GOP spin on Mueller report; veteran journalist bites back

Last I checked, Tulsi Gabbard was running for president as a Democrat. But if I didn’t know better, I’d think she was angling for a Trump administration cabinet position. Maybe … Read More

Fact-checking two Tulsi Gabbard claims about the Barr Letter and the Mueller Report

Republished from Apollo Corner Yesterday, U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), who is seeking the Democratic presidential nomination, claimed that now-former Special Counsel Robert “Bob” Mueller found that no collusion took … Read More

Progressive Democrats of America Endorse Bernie Sanders for President

By Alan Minsky, Executive Director and Mike Hersh, Communications Director, Progressive Democrats of America | Press Release Senator Sanders Wins PDA’s Endorsement Poll in a Landslide PDA has officially endorsed Senator Bernie … Read More

PDA Endorses Bernie Sanders for President

In solidarity,  Alan Minsky for Mike H., Shayna, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Dan, and Dr. Bill—your PDA National Team Bernie Sanders wins the official endorsementof the Progressive Democrats … Read More

Straw Poll Results

In solidarity,  Alan Minsky for Deb, Mike F., Mike H., Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Bernie Tops the Field in a LandslideSupport Progress as … Read More

Kellyanne Conway takes early lead for dumbest attack on Cory Booker

I don’t really have a horse in this race yet. I’m leaning Team Kamala, but it’s so early I’m naturally curious to see what other candidates have to offer. Cory Booker … Read More

Anti-war candidate Tulsi Gabbard took $111,500 from arms dealers

Hey, how about another diary detailing why Tulsi Gabbard should not be our 2020 presidential nominee? So glad you asked! She may be dead in the water already, but then … Read More

Politico: Tulsi Gabbard's presidential campaign is 'melting down'

A little more than a week after she both-sidesed the government shutdown, Tulsi Gabbard appears to be circling the drain like leftover Spam and poi. According to Politico, her campaign manager, … Read More

Tulsi Gabbard claims Dems partially to blame for shutdown

Thanks for playing, Tulsi. You were already dangling by the most gossamer of threads. And now your failure is complete. From Politico: Hawaii congresswoman and Democratic candidate for president Tulsi … Read More

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 … Read More

So What's Going On With Nancy Pelosi & The Green New Deal?

First off, Happy Holidays to all my fellow Kossacks. Apologies for not being as prolific as I normally am with my diaries. Once the New Year begins, you can sure … Read More

Your Commitment To Progress

In solidarity,  Alan Minsky for Mike H., Mike F., Deb, Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Help PDA Sustain ProgressWe Need Your Support Now As … Read More

MoveOn 2020 Straw Poll: Support Up for Grabs Among Wide, Diverse Field

The results of MoveOn’s first membership-wide straw poll and survey for the 2020 presidential elections are in: Support from members is up for grabs among a wide and diverse field … Read More

Joins Activists Demanding A Green New Deal

photo: Activists Demanding a Green New Deal Now! In solidarity,  Russell Greene for Alan, Mike H., Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team … Read More

MoveOn 2020 Straw Poll Results

Someone Else / Don’t Know 17.89% Beto O’Rourke 15.60% Joe Biden 14.95% Bernie Sanders 13.15% Kamala Harris 10.02% Elizabeth Warren 6.42% Sherrod Brown 2.92% Amy Klobuchar 2.75% Michael Bloomberg 2.71% … Read More

Massive Campaign For Green New Deal. Join In?

In solidarity,  Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Urge Your Congress Member To Support The Green New Deal … Read More

The Week That Was

photo: PDA Executive Director Alan Minsky with a Dear Friend in Vermont In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA … Read More

Run Bernie Run 2.0

photo: Bernie Sanders Rallying With PDA Activists In solidarity,  Alan Minsky for Mike F., Mike H., Dr. Bill, Dan, Deb, Janis, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Progressive Democrats … Read More

Progress Requires Commitment

By Donna Smith, Executive Director – Progressive Democrats of America Pitch In Each Month To Support Progress Progressive Democrats has been among the first national progressive organizations mobilizing on the … Read More

The Week That Was And Will Be

By Mike Fox for Alan, Mike H., Shayna, Janis, Deb, Kim, Bryan, Dan, and Dr. Bill — Your PDA National Team Contact The Senate To Stop Kavanaugh And Let’s Get … Read More

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 … Read More

The American Dream Embodied: Kevin de Leon

By Mike Fox and Alan Minsky for Mike H., Shayna, Janis, Deb, Kim, Bryan, Dan, Donna, and Dr. Bill — your PDA national team. Dream Big With Kevin de Leon For … Read More

Recent Events Prove…

photo: Sen. Elizabeth Warren With PDA Massachusetts Organizers By  Mike Hersh for Alan, Donna, Mike F., Janis, Dan, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Judy, Dr. Bill, and Shayna—your PDA National Team …We Must … Read More

The Stormy Past, Present, And Future.

By Debra Schrishuhn for Mike F., Mike H., Dr. Bill, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, Donna, Judy, and Shayna—Your PDA National Team Act Now! Support the Off Fossil Fuels Act! The … Read More