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Tim Carpenter, PDA National Director is a social and political activist who, for more than 30 years, has worked for causes such as nuclear disarmament, death penalty abolition, defending the homeless, and campaign finance reform.
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, not just private interests. As a grassroots PAC operating inside the Democratic Party, and outside in movements for peace and justice,
PDA played a key role in the stunning electoral victory of November 2006. Our inside/outside strategy is guided by the belief that a lasting majority will require a revitalized Democratic Party built on firm progressive principles.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010The Last Straw on Health Care Legislation In John Nichols' column, "Dem Leaders Scheme to Scrap Health-Reform Conference Committee," Nichols reports there will be no conference committee working to reconcile the two healthcare bills. Progressives had hoped to impact the final legislation in a profound way through this committee. Time is short, and they need to hear from us--TODAY and TOMORROW. The Democratic Caucus meets on Thursday.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009PDA TO HOST MEDINA HEALTHCARE FORUM FEATURING REP. DENNIS KUCINICH The discussion will cover the Kucinich amendment,and moving forward to pass single-payer healthcare at the state level. Six states are now considering their own single-payer bills: California, which has twice passed the bill to be vetoed by the governor,Pennsylvania,Ohio, Illinois,Colorado and Massachusetts."While the healthcare debate appears to be going in different directions, PDA remains committed to Medicare for All."
Tuesday, May 12, 2009Fight for Single Payer Health Care This coming week is by far the largest single payer push yet in the nation's capital as the Senate committee chairs prepare to draft health care reform legislation by May 22 and in the House by the end of May.
Thursday, September 25, 2008Progressive Democrats of America to Lead Anti-Bailout Rallies Today,Thursday,9.25,PDA is joining other organizations to take the debate about the proposed bailout into the streets. PDA members will attend and help plan rallies in high traffic locations to oppose the Bush Administration bailout,and to call for responsible, effective solutions to current economic problems. PDA members will also continue making calls to their Senators in opposition to the bailout.
Wednesday, April 4, 2007April 2007 is National Martin Luther King, Jr. Healthcare Month On April 4, 2007, the anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, please join PDA and Healthcare NOW! in honoring his life and legacy by calling your Congressional representative to sign on to the only national plan to end this injustice - H.R. 676, the "National Health Insurance Act/Expanded and Improved Medicare for All."
Thursday, August 17, 2006PDA Grassroots to Sponsor Camp Democracy PDA will host a day devoted to organizing the progressive agenda on September 6. This day will include several progressive leaders including members of Congress, PDA Board members and activists. Please become a grassroots sponsor of this historic event by supporting PDA.
