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Stay in the race Bernie Sanders. America needs you now more than ever.

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Stay in the race Bernie Sanders. America needs you now more than ever. By Alan Minsky, Executive Director | Progressive Democrats of America Progressive Democrats of America calls upon Senator Bernie Sanders to continue his presidential campaign until the end of the 2020 primary season. We understand that many Democrats...

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  • April 7, 2020
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Joe Biden and Why America Needs a Strong Progressive Movement

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Joe Biden and Why America Needs a Strong Progressive Movement photo: Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont at Sunday’s debate at a CNN studios in Washington, D.C.(Evan Vucci / Associated Press) | Los Angeles Times By Alan Minsky, Executive Director – Progressive Democrats of America In...

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  • March 18, 2020
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Kevin Spidel – PDA Memorial Tribute

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Kevin Spidel – PDA Memorial Tribute By Bryan Buchan – Progressive Democrats of America   Kevin Spidel, a life long political and community organizer and social activist, a former Campaign Director for Amnesty International, former National Field Director for Kucinich for President, and co-founder and former National Deputy Director of...

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  • March 4, 2020
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Big Votes Coming Up! South Carolina Saturday, Then Super Tuesday!

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Big Votes Coming Up! South Carolina Saturday, Then Super Tuesday! photo: PDA’s Alan Minsky and Dr. Bill HonigmanSay, “We Want Bernie For President” In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Donna, and Janis—your PDA national team. Our Empowered Movement Is Growing All Across...

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  • February 27, 2020
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Make Calls Into Iowa! Medicare For All Will End Health Injustice Including Racial Health Disparity

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Make Calls Into Iowa! Medicare For All Will End Health Injustice Including Racial Health Disparity photo: Bernie with Supporters at the MFA Senate Launch In solidarity,  Dr. Bill and Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Donna, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. ​ Support PDA’s Win 2020...

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  • February 3, 2020
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#MedicareforAll beats Trump

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Archives 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 lives.  And as an engaged citizen and a lifelong grassroots political...

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  • December 30, 2019
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The Democratic Presidential Debate Must Address Poverty

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Archives 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 also the producer of the The...

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  • December 19, 2019
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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...

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  • October 17, 2019
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Remembering Our Sister, Judy Hess

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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 California Democratic Party—has passed after a long battle with cancer. A fervent...

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  • September 30, 2019
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We’ve Been For Impeachment For Years. Will You Help Us Now?

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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 impeached for over 2 years....

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  • September 29, 2019
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August Medicare For All Mobilization!

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photo: People’s Assembly in Tampa, FL—Organize One Near You! In solidarity,  Mike Hersh and Dr. Bill for Alan, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Tell Congress: We Need Medicare For All!   Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) chose Medicare For All as one of...

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  • August 19, 2019
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What Price Progress?

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photo: Progressive Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Pocan Addresses PDA Activists In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Sustain PDA With Automatic Gifts   On Sustainer Sunday, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) asks you to pitch in to help...

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  • August 18, 2019
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Did You Watch The Debates?

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In Solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan Minsky, Mike Fox, Kimberly and Bryan Buchan, Dr. Bill Honigman, Dan O’Neal, Janis Kay, Shayna Stevens, and Deb Schrishuhn—Your Progressive Democrats of America National Team Bernie Made Us Proud Again!   When we say “Bernie made us proud again!” we mean it. Consistency is...

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  • August 2, 2019
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LIVE: Robert Mueller Testifies Before Congress

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Progressive Democrats of America Recent Blog Posts LIVE: Robert Mueller Testifies Before Congress July 24, 2019 Mueller Testifies Wed. Join Us On Social Media+Conf. Call Thurs. July 23, 2019 Is Congress Listening? July 22, 2019 Recap: Hold Trump Accountable July 22, 2019 Tell Congress “No War Against Iran” July 19,...

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  • July 24, 2019
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Making Improved Medicare For All A Reality!

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photo: PDA Activists Demonstrating For Medicare For All In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Tell Congress: We Need Medicare For All! Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) wholeheartedly supports the Medicare For All Act because this legislation...

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  • June 17, 2019
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She Persists: Building Power Through Shared Humanity

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photo: Donna Smith and Senator Elizabeth Warren By Donna Smith – former Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America and currently a Medicare for All campaign surrogate for U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders. It was July 17, 2007, and I was set to testify to the House Judiciary Committee about medical...

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  • May 29, 2019
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Blase Bonpane: Reflections on the Passing of a Lodestar

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Blase Bonpane (photo credit: R. Colby) By Alan Minsky, Executive Director | Progressive Democrats of America Since I first began working alongside Blase Bonpane around the beginning of this century, he has been one of the most influential people in my life.  With his passing, I have made a vow...

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  • May 28, 2019
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Economists in Support of a Medicare for All Health Care System

Progressive Democrats of America An Open Letter to the Congress and People of the United States As economists, we understand that a single-payer “Medicare for All” health insurance system for the U.S. can finance good-quality care for all U.S. residents as a basic right while still significantly reducing overall health...

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  • May 21, 2019
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Tremendous Victory For Healthcare For All, Tuesday!

Mike Fox for Dr. Bill Honigman, Alan, Donna, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike H., and Shayna—your PDA National Staff History Making Congressional Hearings  After years of work on behalf of Expanded And Improved Medicare For All, we received arguably the best news yet: both the House Ways And Means...

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  • May 2, 2019
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Weekly Recap: Bernie’s Grassroots Launch, Override Trump!

In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Override Trump’s War Powers Veto Several weeks ago, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) activists voted overwhelmingly to endorse Bernie Sanders for President. PDA is proud to mobilize Bernie supporters with...

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  • April 27, 2019
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Recap—Medicare For All

photo: We Want Bernie Crew In St. Petersburg, FL In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Bernie Launches Senate Medicare For All!Sign On As A Grassroots MFA Cosponsor! The big news last week was Bernie’s introduction of...

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  • April 13, 2019
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Alan Minsky’s Speech to The Party of the European Left

April 3, 2019   Brussels, Belgium By, Alan Minsky, Executive Director | Progressive Democrats of America Hello, I’m Alan Minsky, the Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America, also known as PDA. Contrary to what our name might imply, PDA is not actually a part of the Democratic Party. We...

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  • April 10, 2019
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“TO BERNIE SANDERS, WE SAY YES! “

By Maite Mola & Paolo Ferrero, Vice-Presidents of the Party of the European Left   In the spirit of Bernie Sanders’ recent call to begin building an “international progressive front”, the European Left invited leaders from the US Left to Brussels to develop concrete working relationships. Over two productive days, Maria...

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  • April 9, 2019
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Mueller Report National Day Of Action

By Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F, Deb, Janis, Dan, Bryan, Kim, Dr. Bill, and Shayna—your PDA National Team National Day Of Action This Thursday April 4thDemand That AG Barr Release The Full Report Last week, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) called for the release of the full report of...

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  • April 3, 2019
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Don’t Get Fooled On Healthcare

By Mike Hersh for Dr. Bill, Donna, Alan, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Medicare for All Team Don’t Let Corporatists Fool Congress With Imitations Tell Your Rep to Cosponsor the Medicare For All Act! Today is April Fool’s Day, but Progressive Democrats of America...

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Fight for Progressive Politics Every Day of Every Year

By Alan Minsky for Deb, Mike F., Mike H., Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team   Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) fights for Progressive politics every day of every year. With your help we are building the grassroots movement necessary to achieve the political transformation...

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  • March 31, 2019
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Recap / Demand FAIR Trade

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By Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) was founded in 2004 to work for progressive values including fair trade—agreements that respect labor, environmental, consumer, and democratic rights—as opposed to so-called free trade deals...

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Stand Up Against Propaganda, Bigotry And Hate Speech. Free Film Showings.

By Alan Minsky and Mike Fox for Mike H., Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Dan, Shayna, and Dr. Bill — your PDA national team. Hold A House Party Or Public Viewing To Help Fight Racism And Bigotry With all of the insanity circulating around Rep. Omar’s comments — from full-page ads...

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  • March 29, 2019
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The Real Border Crisis Is Humanitarian

By Mike Hersh for Alan, Dan, Deb, Mike F, Janis, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Tell Congress Not to Fund the Border Wall theREAL Emergency is Massive Human Suffering! As Trumpublicans indulge their will to punish, fanning the flames of xenophobia and bigotry, Progressive Democrats of...

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  • March 28, 2019
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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 a PDA Sustainer Progressive Democrats of America (PDA)’s Presidential Straw Poll closed at midnight (EST) after three days. Over 1500...

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  • February 24, 2019
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Former Sanders Delegates to Mobilize Behind 2020 Presidential Campaign

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | CONTACT: info@pdamerica.org Former Bernie Sanders delegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention are gearing up to actively support him for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020. The independent Bernie Delegates Network — which has voted 408 “yes” to 23 “no” in response to the question “Do you favor...

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  • February 20, 2019
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Why Does the Democratic Party Refuse to Address Poverty

photo: Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez listens to a speaker as he chairs an executive committee meeting at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) Summer Meeting in Chicago, August 23, 2018. (Reuters / Daniel Acker) By Alan Minsky, Executive Director – Progressive Democrats of America | The Nation A DNC...

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  • February 12, 2019
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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 adult, early career, and very...

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  • January 15, 2019
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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 800,000 federal employees. (Photo: Mark Makela/Getty Images) By Donna Smith,...

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  • January 10, 2019
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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 Redux By Naomi Klein, The Intercept LIKE SO MANY others, I’ve been energized by the bold moral leadership coming from newly elected...

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  • December 1, 2018
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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 genocidal war in Yemen. U.S. support of this war continues to fuel the world’s worst humanitarian crisis,...

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  • September 26, 2018
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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 quality time with friends and family, or...

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  • September 3, 2018
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