2010: A progressive strategy to win
11-18-2009 – 12:50 pm | Comments

By Brent Budowsky | The Hill
Progressives throughout the nation should rally around a strategy that could bring a surprise victory in the 2010 elections with a clear electoral plan and a program that is patriotic, …

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Mr. President, Denial is in Egypt
5-13-2009 – 8:30 pm | Comments
Mr. President, Denial is in Egypt

By Jayne Lyn Stahl
With today’s news that President Obama has decided against compliance with an ACLU Freedom of Information Act suit which requires that he release dozens of prisoner abuse photos, one can’t help but …

John Gideon
5-13-2009 – 5:32 pm | Comments
John Gideon

John Gideon
By Mimi Kennedy, May 6, 2009
For activists and organizers, cyberspace often functions as the meeting place, a place of deep community. We meet—and come to know, cherish, admire, help and love one another—in this …

Video: Single-Payer Healthcare excluded from the Debate
5-13-2009 – 5:19 pm | Comments
Video: Single-Payer Healthcare excluded from the Debate

Click photo for video. Five activists were arrested, while others were outside (pictured) with PDA Advisory Board Chair Mimi Kennedy and the California Nurses Association protesting the exclusion of single-payer healthcare from the debate.

Western Region Conference Call
5-13-2009 – 5:00 pm | Comments
Western Region Conference Call

Western Regional Conference Call
May 7, 2009
Agenda:
1) A welcome and PDA overview to our newcomers.
2) National Overview – DC Single Payer Lobby Day and Rally Plans, Jim McGovern Bill, Change Makes Change, Regional Leadership Planning
3) …

Raul Grijalva Speaks at Progressive Caucus of the Arizona State Democratic Party 5-9-09
5-13-2009 – 9:43 am | Comments
Raul Grijalva Speaks at Progressive Caucus of the Arizona State Democratic Party 5-9-09

Congressman Raul Grijalva as he spoke to the Progressive Caucus of the Arizona Democratic Party on May 9, 2009 at the State Committee Meeting in Tucson, Arizona.

May 13 HR 676 Lobby Day and National Call-in Day
5-12-2009 – 4:59 pm | Comments
May 13 HR 676 Lobby Day and National Call-in Day

May 13 2009
We’re hearing from folks in Ohio and New Jersey who have decided to drop everything to drive to Washington for tomorrow’s rally and lobby day for single-payer healthcare. If you’re thinking about it, …

Political Courage
5-12-2009 – 3:52 pm | Comments
Political Courage

Mike Farrell (”BJ Hunicutt” from TV’s MASH) supports Medicare For All

The Secret Right-Wing Strategy on Health Care—Exposed!
5-11-2009 – 1:18 pm | Comments
The Secret Right-Wing Strategy on Health Care—Exposed!

While PDA advocates single-payer healthcare–improving and expanding Medicare for everybody–the following article pertains to Pres. Obama’s suggested plan, a private-public mix. Republican pollster Frank Luntz wrote up a noteworthy 28-page memo for Republicans …