On the Withdrawal of Rep. Weiner’s Single-Payer Amendment
11-6-2009 – 4:15 pm | Comments

n the eve of what could have been the first vote on single-payer legislation in our nation’s history, we have just learned that because of last minute developments, the vote and debate on Congressman Weiner’s …

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300+ Young Democrats Attend the Kentucky YD Convention
3-31-2009 – 1:16 pm | Comments

By Hailey Snow | YDA
Over 300 young people participated in the Kentucky Young Democrats (KYD) annual convention this past weekend, March 27-28 in Lexington. Representing nearly 50 cities across the state, convention participants heard …

Norm Coleman’s a sore loser. Why won’t the press say so?
3-31-2009 – 10:38 am | Comments

by Eric Boehlert | MediaMatters
Any day now, a three-judge panel in Minnesota will rule on Norm Coleman’s lawsuit to overturn the results of the state’s Senate election recount, which was completed in January. The complete …

Texas IAM Local is 500th Union to Endorse HR 676
3-31-2009 – 9:57 am | Comments

Houston, Texas. IAMAW Local Lodge 2339H in Houston, representing 5,000
flight attendants at Continental and Express Jet Airlines, is the
500th union organization to endorse HR 676, single payer healthcare
legislation introduced by Congressman John Conyers …

Wanted Healthcare, Got Endless War
3-29-2009 – 8:35 am | Comments

By Mike Copass | PDA Blog Contributor
Norman Solomon, author of “War Made Easy” and “Made Love, Got War” said “Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) isn’t about hoisting a sail to the prevailing winds. PDA …

Best for Obama Not to Talk About the Taliban
3-28-2009 – 6:56 pm | Comments

By Jayne Lyn Stahl
Obama’s recent decision to escalate troop presence, in Afghanistan, by adding an additional 4,000 troops will be easier to pitch at home, and abroad, if he avoids talking about taking out the …

VotersUnite! Letter: Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act
3-27-2009 – 4:55 pm | Comments

March 23, 2009
Congressman Rush Holt has authored a new version of the “Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act” which will be introduced soon. A copy of the final draft is attached.
VotersUnite! commends the Congressman …

Holt Bill – Yes or No?
3-27-2009 – 8:02 am | Comments

WE ENCOURAGE YOU AFTER READING THIS ARTICLE TO VOTE IN OUR PDA BLOG POLL REGARDING THE HOLT BILL. THE POLL AND A LINK TO THE ACTUAL BILL (PDF) IS LOCATED ON THE TOP RIGHT …

American Postal Workers Union Makes Single Payer Legislative Priority
3-27-2009 – 6:50 am | Comments

Washington, DC. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) has adopted single payer health care as a legislative priority for 2009.
A copy of the APWU’s booklet “Legislative Priorities 2009″ has just been placed on …