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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IOT: Healthcare for All July Call
7-15-2009 – 1:23 pm | Comments
IOT:  Healthcare for All July Call

Co-Chair of our Healthcare NOT Warfare Campaign, Donna Smith, joined us to give the latest news on Single Payer from the Hill.
Katie Robbins form Healthcare NOW! also stopped by to update us on the …

House Calls for Single Payer (A Slideshow)
7-13-2009 – 8:19 am | Comments

On July 11, 2009, advocates for a Single Payer Healthcare system hit the streets looking to pick up support, via signed Petitions, for their cause.

What to do with the enablers?
7-12-2009 – 9:54 pm | Comments

By Jayne Lyn Stahl
Senator Feinstein was right when she told Fox News, on Sunday, that we have a “problem” with a vice president who orders the head of the Central Intelligence Agency not to disclose …

IOT: End the Occupation, Redirect Funding July Call
7-9-2009 – 9:41 am | Comments
IOT:  End the Occupation, Redirect Funding July Call

Special Guests on this call was our Healthcare NOT Warfare Co-Chair Norman Solomon who updated us on Afghanistan. David Swanson and Mary Nichols-Rhodes updated us on the July Pittsburgh Peace Convention.

Western & Southern U.S. Region Conference Call – July
7-9-2009 – 8:26 am | Comments
Western & Southern U.S. Region Conference Call – July

On this call we had a PDA overview, national news, birthday planning and state reports

Remove the Filibuster from the Senate Rules
7-7-2009 – 1:08 pm | Comments
Remove the Filibuster from the Senate Rules

Remove the Filibuster from the Senate Rules
By David Swanson
Trying to squeeze any sort of peace on earth out of our government in Washington has been a steep uphill climb for years. For the most …

Walking Under the Influence?
7-5-2009 – 11:42 am | Comments

By Jayne Lyn Stahl
Like many Americans, I decided to stay local today, and use this Independence Day to catch up on errands, and much-needed housekeeping.
As one who has scrupulously avoided getting behind the wheel …

Comments from a Veteran on the 4th of July
7-3-2009 – 6:01 pm | Comments
Comments from a Veteran on the 4th of July

By Jim Ramelis | PDA Blog Contributor
The 4th of July is here and it is time for patriotism, flag waving, parades and fireworks. The 4th is about picnics, fun, sunburns, baseball games and a celebration …