https://pressroom.prlog.org/ProgressiveDemocrats/ About Progressive Democrats of America - Progressive Democrats of America was founded in 2004 to transform the Democratic Party and our country. We seek to build a party and government controlled by citizens, not corporate elites-with policies that serve the broad public interest. https://www.prlog.org/12732185-progressives-demand-delay-in-kavanaugh-confirmation-process.html Progressive Democrats of America calls on Senators to put national interest above political expediency and delay the final confirmation vote on Brett Kavanaugh until the new Senate is sworn in next January, according to the "McConnell Rule."Fri, 28 Sep 2018 19:58:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12730214-progressive-democrats-of-america-and-our-revolution-announce-strategic-partnership.html The two organizations most responsible for building on the Bernie Sanders-inspired political revolution announce plans to work together on Medicare for All and Midterm electoral victories.Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:08:22 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12687627-progressive-democrats-blame-gop-for-costly-shutdown.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and coalition allies ___ What: Call on Congress to pass the Dream Act and fund the Children's Health Program ___ Why: Children need healthcare; deportation destroys families and communitiesSat, 20 Jan 2018 13:58:38 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12681067-progressive-democrats-call-for-peace-not-provocation.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) a grassroots political action committee What: Calls on Trump to reverse the decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's Capital Why: Because moving the U.S. embassy would inflame regional conflictsSat, 09 Dec 2017 11:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12675473-progressive-democrats-win-big-in-elections.html Contacts for interviews in print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamerica.org 301-602-9388Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:51:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12674928-progressive-democrats-express-sadness-over-texas-shooting-demand-solutions.html Contacts for interviews in print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamerica.org 301-602-9388Mon, 06 Nov 2017 13:02:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12674542-progressive-democrats-demand-accountability-for-dnc-malfeasance.html Contacts for interviews in print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamerica.org 301-602-9388Fri, 03 Nov 2017 09:54:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12673053-progressive-democrats-tell-congress-to-rein-in-trump.html Contacts for interviews in print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamerica.org 301-602-9388 Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502Thu, 26 Oct 2017 17:42:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12670734-progressive-democrats-declare-sen-elizabeth-warren-trumps-trump.html Contacts for interviews in print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamerica.org 301-602-9388Sun, 15 Oct 2017 23:04:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12665970-progressive-democrats-stand-with-dreamers-and-daca.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) a grassroots political action committee What: Calls on Americans to stand with Dreamers and Defend DACA Why: Because deportation of Dreamers will destroy families and hurt the US economicallyThu, 21 Sep 2017 09:13:06 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12662144-progressive-democrats-to-trump-dont-persecute-dreamers.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America What: Denounce Donald Trump's plans to persecute the "Dreamers" Why: To protect young people and their families from Trump's abusesFri, 01 Sep 2017 19:32:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12660895-progressive-democrats-to-trump-stop-assaulting-our-rights.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America What: Denouncing Donald Trump's dereliction of duty Why: To oppose assaults on constitutional rights When: Until Trump ends his assaults on Americans' basic rights How: Via direct action and outreachMon, 28 Aug 2017 10:45:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12659806-we-must-end-not-escalate-the-war-in-afghanistan.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA). What: Denounce Donald Trump's announced plans to escalate the war in Afghanistan. Why: To oppose continued loss of life and squandering taxpayers' money. When: Until Trump keeps his promise to end the war.Tue, 22 Aug 2017 01:15:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12659408-progressive-democrats-call-for-unity-of-purpose.html Contacts for interviews in print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamerica.org 301-602-9388Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:26:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12659217-the-white-house-is-no-place-for-white-supremacy.html Contacts available for interviews / appearances in print / on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 / Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 / Communications Director Mike Hersh mike@pdamericaFri, 18 Aug 2017 10:52:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12655515-defeating-trumpcare-on-medicares-anniversary.html Contacts available for interviews / appearances for print and on air: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org / 720-256-8373 Healthcare Expert Dr. Bill Honigman, DrBillHonigman@gmail.com 949-246-6283Mon, 31 Jul 2017 20:15:59 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12654081-interview-opportunities-progressive-democrats-issue-challenge-to-dnc-with-summer-of-progress.html Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org 720-256-8373 / Deputy Director Michael Fox mikefox@pdamerica.org 727-320-4502 / Health Expert Dr. Bill Honigman, DrBillHonigman@gmail.com 949-246-6283Mon, 24 Jul 2017 18:32:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12649804-coalition-mobilizing-to-stop-the-gop-healthcare-bill.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), and Allies What: Planning Nationwide Actions for July 4th Weekend and Afterward Why: To Protest Against the So-called "Better Care Reconciliation Act" Where: At U.S. Senate Offices Coast-to-CoastFri, 30 Jun 2017 20:25:03 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12646533-in-response-to-shooting-progressive-democrats-call-for-non-violence.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America What: Statement calling for non-violence Why: To honor the dead, and to address the causes of violence Contact: Executive Director Donna Smith donna@pdamerica.org / 720-256-8373Thu, 15 Jun 2017 10:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12636079-progressives-demand-congressional-action-on-medicare-for-all-legislation.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and allies // What: Demand Congressional Action on the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act /Why: To help save lives and taxpayer dollars through a comprehensive healthcare system // When: TodayThu, 27 Apr 2017 10:16:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12634113-progressive-democrats-celebrate-nearly-100-cosponsors-for-medicare-for-all-legislation.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and allies What: Celebrate Cosponsors of HR 676, the Expanded and Improved Medicare for All Act Why: To help save lives and taxpayer dollars through a comprehensive healthcare systemWed, 19 Apr 2017 10:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12633012-transformative-justice-coalition-opposes-attorney-sessions-efforts-to-halt-consent-decrees.html The Transformative Justice Coalition, a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed in 2015 to promote racial, gender, economic and environmental justice, is appalled by the recent actions of Attorney General Jefferson B. Sessions.Thu, 13 Apr 2017 10:58:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12628748-filmmaker-michael-moore-to-progressive-democrats-im-in.html Who: Academy Award winning filmmaker Michael Moore What: Joined Progressive Democrats of America's National Advisory Board Why: To help provide the leadership we need to achieve progressFri, 24 Mar 2017 13:39:52 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12625113-progressive-democrats-reject-republican-health-cuts.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), a grassroots political action committee What: Calls on Americans to organize and oppose Republican "health cut" proposals Why: Because millions will lose access to healthcare under the GOP cutsWed, 08 Mar 2017 16:41:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12607033-progressive-democrats-demand-healthcare-not-warfare-to-commemorate-human-rights-day.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) and allied organizations What: Vigils and other programs on or around December 10th Where: At dozens of locations around the United States Why: To commemorate International Human Rights DayFri, 09 Dec 2016 16:40:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12497689-congressional-candidates-to-debate-environmental-issues-at-forum-in-silver-spring.html Who: Candidates for Maryland's 8th Congressional District What: Issues Forum sponsored by Progressive Neighbors, The Sierra Club, and other groups When: Wednesday, September 30, 7 PM Where: Silver Spring Civic Bldg, 1 Veteran's PlaceTue, 29 Sep 2015 19:50:42 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12475249-progressive-democrats-of-america-pda-applauds-historic-iran-nuclear-agreement.html Conor Boylan, PDA Executive Director said, "We join with the American people strongly supporting diplomacy and opposing war. Therefore, PDA on behalf of our 103,847 members welcomes the historic Iran nuclear weapons control agreement announced today.Tue, 14 Jul 2015 20:27:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12451315-progressive-democrats-of-america-endorses-bernie-sanders-for-president.html Contacts: Steve Cobble, PDA Political Director, (571)-274-5144 steve.cobble@gmail.com Conor Boylan, PDA Executive Director, (206)-965-0802 conor@pdamerica.org Thu, 30 Apr 2015 14:30:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12451219-progressive-democrats-of-america-pda-endorses-donna-edwards-for-us-senate.html Contact: Steve Cobble PDA Political Director (571)-274-5144 steve.cobble@gmail.com Conor Boylan PDA Executive Director (206)-965-0802 conor@pdamerica.org PDA, a grassroots federal PAC, announced the endorsement of Donna Edwards for U.S. Senator.Wed, 29 Apr 2015 20:17:45 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12450197-progressive-democrats-of-america-endorses-jamie-raskin-for-congress.html Silver Spring, Maryland--Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), a grassroots federal PAC, announced the endorsement of Jamie Raskin for U.S. Congress in Maryland's 8th District. The endorsement was confirmed on a national conference call.Mon, 27 Apr 2015 19:10:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12441315-500-plus-pack-event-featuring-sen-bernie-sanders-in-los-angeles.html Who: Sen. Bernie Sanders, Progressive Democrats of America, Other Guests What: Town Meeting with area activists When: Sunday, March 29, 2PM PT Where: American Federation of Musicians Local 47, 817 Vine St, Los Angeles, CATue, 31 Mar 2015 17:54:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12424459-progressive-democrats-support-new-legislation-for-comprehensive-strategy-against-isil.html Progressive Democrats of America announces support for Congresswoman Lee's and congressman Honda's new legislation to establish a comprehensive strategy against ISIL and to stop a new American ground war in the Middle EastWed, 11 Feb 2015 19:14:55 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12243786-progressives-demand-protections-for-air-water-and-climate.html Who: Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) a federal PAC, founded in 2004 What: Visiting Congressional Offices Support Legislation to Protect Air, Water and Climate Where: On Capitol Hill and in Congressional Districts NationwideTue, 19 Nov 2013 12:00:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12212459-progressives-support-forceful-diplomacy-oppose-secret-trade-deal.html PDA will visit more than 200 Congressional offices supporting forceful diplomacy, and opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal currently negotiated in Secret that threatens to undermine protections for consumers, employees, the environment, etc.Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:44:17 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12207872-progressive-democrats-endorse-victory-for-diplomacy.html Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) hails breakthrough towards peace by Obama's forceful diplomacy, calls for dropping war authorization, and rapid steps towards broader settlement.Tue, 10 Sep 2013 04:32:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12205811-progressives-demand-no-vote-on-military-action-in-syria.html WHO: Progressive Democrats of America and allies WHAT: Telling Congress to Vote 'No' on Military Action in Syria WHERE: Washington, D.C. and Congressional offices across the US WHEN: Sept. 5 and 6, 2013 WHY: Americans Want Diplomacy, Not WarThu, 05 Sep 2013 17:53:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12197394-progressive-democrats-allies-urge-the-obama-administration-to-protect-communities-public-lands.html Who: A coalition of 275 environmental and other organizations What: Urging a complete ban on "Fracking" in public lands Where: At the White House and the Bureau of Land Management Why: To protect Americans from radioactive and other pollutionThu, 22 Aug 2013 05:26:08 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12175668-progressives-pressure-congress-to-heal-america.html PDA will continue the Educate Congress campaign at 200+ Congressional Offices across the USA tomorrow, July 17th demanding Congress to Heal America and End Austerity by creating jobs, taxing Wall Street, and expanding and improving Medicare for all.Tue, 16 Jul 2013 16:44:47 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12146931-progressives-mobilize-against-cuts-to-food-stamps.html Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) is mobilizing against cuts to Food Stamps at Congressional offices in D.C. and across the United States. 50 Million Americans, including 7 million children rely on Food Stamps for their basic nutritional needs.Wed, 29 May 2013 19:37:44 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12136586-progressive-democrats-to-visit-over-200-congressional-offices.html Progressive Democrats of America and partners will continue the “Educate Congress” campaign at 50 Congressional Offices on Capitol Hill and 180 District offices plus follow-up calls. Over 150 letters were delivered to offices in March and April.Mon, 13 May 2013 20:17:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12104569-baltimore-to-dc-bus-tour-for-prosperity-not-austerity.html Bus Tour to Launch Saturday Morning, March 23rd • Concerned People undertake Baltimore to DC Bus Tour for Prosperity Not Austerity • Marylanders and Leaders will Tour through the State, Meet the Tour, and Rally in D.C.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:46:39 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12100452-progressives-mobilize-for-jobs-justice-and-peace.html PROGRESSIVES MOBILIZE FOR JOBS, JUSTICE, AND PEACE Who: Americans led by Progressive Democrats of America (PDA), National Nurses United (NNU), Democrats.com, and others.Mon, 18 Mar 2013 03:26:43 GMT