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Donald Trump’s time in office was defined by death, destruction, disarray, and multiple attacks on democracy. Yet we must never forget that Trump’s legacy also includes an evil milestone, reached in 2018, when the United States, for the first time ever, ranked among the top five deadliest countries for journalists....

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  • February 6, 2021

Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Yemen finally gave the United Nations access to a disintegrating oil tanker that threatens the northern Red Sea and Gulf of Aqaba's coral reefs and coastal communities. Safer, the tanker, had been abandoned with over 1.1 million barrels of crude oil (four times the amount of the...

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  • December 18, 2020

Trump doesn’t care whether he loses his security deposit. He just wants the chaos of dying meat processors, conspiracy-driven ICU trespassers, and a quarter-million dead Americans from COVID-19. And in foreign policy, Trump’s inviting skunk, gophers, and groundhogs into the crawlspaces before moving out.  Washington (CNN) President Donald Trump's order...

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  • November 19, 2020

The foolishness continues as sore loser Trump wanted to bomb Iran last week. On the road to the bunker a POTUS proud of trying to end “endless wars” also brags about increasing the size of the military budget. Trump wants to surrender the security deposit on the White House by...

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  • November 17, 2020

I can’t really watch the Trump speech tonight considering how much I’ve already been exposed to the same nonsense. I actually am more concerned about Russian amphibious assault exercises in the Baltic and the reinforcement of Gotland island by Sweden (lest you think that’s trivial, there’s a US SpecOps unit...

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  • August 27, 2020

x Photos of Trump today – from @tru62. pic.twitter.com/dVVHvwUG9q — Manu Raju (@mkraju) June 27, 2020 x In white polo shirt and red cap, Pres Trump returns to WH from his Virginia golf club. pic.twitter.com/8hAWAvma8z — Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 27, 2020 x The choice of messenger…. Irony and any...

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  • June 27, 2020

Received this e-mail today from U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I. VT): I am writing to you today to ask if you can make a contribution to stand with five great progressive candidates who are running for re-election to the House of Representatives. Here is the truth: With the pandemic and...

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  • May 4, 2020

As part of the ongoing project to catalog every awful thing the Trump Administration has done as a reference for future political arguments and whatever few posterity survives to see 2020, here’s everything awful the Trump Administration has done this week. Sens. Grassley and Johnson start investigating Hunter Biden and...

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  • February 14, 2020

Since going to a pop-concert in Canada while being Iranian-American could make you a potential security risk, The Trump administration is considering an expansion of countries from which to restrict entry and immigration. The old tricks are the best ones in an election year. x Trump could revive Muslim travel...

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  • January 11, 2020

E. Howard Hunt’s storytelling could return as one can imagine Trump's last State of the Union speech (SOTU) as unhinged, the second SOTU in history to be delivered by an impeached POTUS. In the age of “threat imminence” new yet improbable CTs will emerge, as their narratives are now getting their trial...

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  • January 10, 2020
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MoveOn members began 2019 with new hope for our future as a new Congress was sworn in—the most diverse House of Representatives in history, with many progressive champions MoveOn members played pivotal roles in electing. And we ended the year with the impeachment of Donald Trump—a critical achievement to help...

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  • December 31, 2019

Archives Looking forward to our best year yet, in solidarity with peace on earth. Debra Schrishuhn and Mike Fox for Alan, Janis, Mike H, Donna, Dan, Dr Bill, Kimberly, and Bryan—your PDA National Team No Justice, No Peace As we reflect on 2019 and prospects of peace at home and...

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  • December 22, 2019

The horrors of climate change are unfolding around the world with smothering heatwaves, agricultural losses from flooding, and drought — higher storm surge along with powerful and deadly cyclonic windstorms armed with heavy rainfall and wildfire. The United States and other developed nations experience every single impact listed, we do....

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  • December 13, 2019

As part of the ongoing project to catalog every awful thing the Trump Administration has done as a reference for future political arguments and whatever few posterity survives to see 2020, here’s everything awful the Trump Administration has done this week. 1580. Cancelled California's GI bill approval power 1581. Claimed a nuclear...

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  • September 20, 2019

The Washington Post had an op-ed this morning — Our new Saddam Hussein — that got me to thinking about our insistence on repeating the same mistake in the Middle East, a region notoriously unforgiving of mistakes. In brief: We backed Shah Reza Pahlevi in Iran, he was a ruthless...

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  • July 8, 2019

photo: PDA California Convention Wrap Up: More Details Soon! In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. PDA Makes Sure Your Voice Is Heard   Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) organized with our California partners PDA-CA at last...

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  • June 8, 2019

Maybe if Angela Merkel killed some journalists with bone saws or murdered a few of her top negotiators she’d get somewhere with Donald Trump. But no, Trump only has eyes for human rights abusers. In the latest gobsmackingly awful proof that our pr*sident has the moral acumen of a St....

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  • June 5, 2019

Pitch In To Help PDA Make It Easy To Contact Congress In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. PDA Makes Sure Your Voice Is Heard Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is working closely with our coalition partners...

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  • June 1, 2019

Pitch In To Help PDA Make It Easy To Contact Congress In solidarity, Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. PDA Makes Sure Your Voice Is Heard Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) invests in the latest technologies to make...

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  • May 25, 2019

Few “Democratic” House members disappoint me more than Georgia Congressman David Scott. Compromising on certain positions is one thing if you are in a solidly red district, but he represents the majority-minority 13th District, which includes portions of Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Fayette, Clayton and Henry counties. This is about as...

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  • May 19, 2019

Few “Democratic” House members disappoint me more than Georgia Congressman David Scott. Compromising on certain positions is one thing if you are in a solidly red district, but he represents the majority-minority 13th District, which includes portions of Cobb, Douglas, Fulton, Fayette, Clayton, and Henry counties. This is about as...

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  • May 19, 2019

In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Shayna, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., Dr. Bill, Dan, and Janis—your PDA national team. Remembering Our Founder, Tim Carpenter Yesterday, we marked an important anniversary for Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and the progressive movement. On May 10, 2014 PDA Activists gathered in Northampton,...

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  • May 11, 2019

photo: MFA Activist Ady Barken Testifies at the Rules CommitteeAs Rep. Jayapal Looks On. Tell Congress We Need MFA! In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. We’re Making History With Medicare For AllTell Your Senators To Cosponsor...

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  • May 4, 2019

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

photo: Bernie And PDA Demand Healthcare Not Warfare In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Janis, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Mike F., and Shayna—your PDA national team. Sign On As A Grassroots Medicare For All Cosponsor! Lost in all the news from last week, Donald Trump vetoed a joint...

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  • April 20, 2019

As part of the ongoing project to catalog every awful thing the Trump Administration has done as a reference for future political arguments and whatever few posterity survives to see 2020, here’s everything awful the Trump Administration has done this week. ____________________________________________________________________________ 1336. Offered to pardon the Secretary of Homeland Security...

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  • April 19, 2019

You know, being an Irishman, I love irony. And being a Murphy, I love it twice as much, since we have that stupid law named after us. When they interview Trump supporters, there are a growing number of them that say that while they’re actually rather ambivalent about Trump, they...

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  • April 17, 2019

In solidarity,  Alan Minsky for Deb, Mike F., Mike H., Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Help Us Reach Our Goal ByBecoming a PDA Sustainer Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) doesn’t take a day off. We don’t set up shop for electoral campaigns, and then...

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  • March 4, 2019

Under Anna Galland and Ilya Sheyman’s 6 Years of Leadership, People-Powered MoveOn Has Grown Dramatically and Emerged As a Pillar of the Resistance Movement in Landmark Trump-Era Fights Galland and Sheyman Will Continue in Current Roles Until MoveOn’s Boards Conclude Search for New Director and Will then Assist Transition After...

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  • January 17, 2019

photo: See the store for photos and full descriptions of items In peace,  Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F., Mike H. Dr. Bill, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Get Progressive Gifts at the PDA StoreHurry! Postal Rates Increase January 27 You and Progressive Democrats of America...

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  • January 9, 2019
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In 2018, MoveOn members helped power spectacular victories at the ballot box, fought back against attacks on our democracy, and provided critical aid to those facing humanitarian crises at home and abroad. Millions of MoveOn members were part of a movement that ended Republican control of the House, marched against...

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  • December 28, 2018

National Mall closed during the 2013 shutdown. Emw • CC BY-SA 3.0 In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Tell Congress we need a Green New Deal! Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) has had another hectic week....

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  • December 22, 2018

Image by Vectorstock.com Peace, health, and prosperity to you and yours.  Mike Fox for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Janis, Shayna, and Mike H.– Your PDA National Team Many thanks to those who joined us for our largest End Wars And Occupations call in months!  The momentum is...

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  • December 19, 2018

photo: The Yellow Vests protest movement. Photo: Obier • CC BY-SA 4.0 In solidarity,  Alan Minsky for Mike H., Mike F., Deb, Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Joining With Progressives InternationallyTo Implement Necessary Global Change That’s right, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) has become...

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  • December 16, 2018

photo: Our friend Erika Andiola’s tweet about tragedy at the border In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Petition to get AOC on Ways & Means With your help, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and our partners...

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  • December 15, 2018

Image by Vectorstock.com For peace,  Mike Fox for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Janis, Shayna, and Mike H. — your PDA National Team A Win For Peace!Now, On To More. I’m sure you’re as thrilled as we are to see that Bernie’s “Peace In Yemen” bill, (S.J.Res 54)...

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  • December 14, 2018

BREAKING NEWS 56 Senators voted YES on S.J.Res. 54.  On December 13, the Senate chose to move toward ending U.S. complicity in the Saudi-led attacks in Yemen by passing the Yemen War Powers Resolution. In a major move that will hold historical significance in the anti-war and peace movements, a...

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  • December 13, 2018

Mike Fox in a HNW shirt—10 years on it’s still going strong!See the store for other photos and full descriptions of items Cheers,  Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F., Mike H. Dr. Bill, Janis, Dan, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Get Your Progressive Gifts at the PDA Store...

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  • December 13, 2018

Keep an eye on this. The US Senate is preparing to hold a vote on actually taking concrete action against the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over Kreepy Kushners newest kash kow, Inglorious MBS, over the murder of journalist and permanent US resident Jamal Khashoggi. besides the importance of this country...

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  • December 12, 2018

photo: The Launch of the Medicare For All Caucus In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Janis, Deb, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kim, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Urge Your Congress Member ToJoin The Medicare For All Caucus! Today is Human Rights Day, and today we once more declare...

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  • December 11, 2018

For peace,  Mike Fox for Alan, Dr. Bill, Dan, Deb, Kimberly, Bryan, Janis, Shayna, and Mike H. — your PDA National Team Call Pelosi And Hoyer Now! There could very well be a vote on the house floor this week on US participation in Saudi Arabia’s bloodbath in Yemen. Republican...

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  • December 11, 2018

In solidarity,  Mike Hersh for Alan, Mike F., Deb, Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Uniting Progressives To Make Change Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is all about building a grassroots populist progressive majority. We worked tirelessly to help progressive candidates win in the primaries...

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  • December 10, 2018

For solidarity and holiday cheer,  Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F., Mike H., Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Get Your Progressive Gifts at the PDA Store We at Progressive Democrats of America often talk about how Change Makes Change and about making your Dollars...

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  • December 7, 2018

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 We’re part of a huge coalition including Move On, Food And Water Watch, and Public Citizen that is calling for...

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  • December 4, 2018

By Mike Fox, Associate Director of Operations – Progressive Democrats of America We have a very important “2-fer” this month. Given the season — and the timeliness of Bernie’s peace in Yemen bill in the Senate, as well as H.J.Res 130 in the House — we are delivering letters to...

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  • December 3, 2018

In solidarity,  Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F., Mike H., Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Following Our Victories in the MidtermsProgressives Have Momentum for 2020 I will be brief, because you’re busy and I’m busy, and events are happening so fast. Progressive Democrats of...

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  • December 2, 2018

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 National Team Today Begins The Last Month Of 2018Help Us Build Up Momentum For 2020! Progressive Democrats of America (PDA)...

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  • December 1, 2018

photo: See the store for other photos and descriptions of items Solidarity and holiday cheer,  Debra Schrishuhn for Alan, Mike F., Mike H., Janis, Dan, Dr. Bill, Kimberly, Bryan, and Shayna—your PDA National Team Get Your Progressive Gifts at the PDA Store Alongside our allies, Progressive Democrats of America (PDA)...

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  • November 30, 2018

No more skirting the issue. No more beating around the bush. No more even pretending to give a shit. The sitting President of the United States just came out in a statement, and gave us the value of a human life. Or as many as may pile up. And that...

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  • November 20, 2018

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 issues you care about. Every news cycle, sensational headlines and outrageous acts of anti-democratic behavior from elected officials drown out...

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  • September 30, 2018
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