We'll continue sponsoring events, informing ourselves and the public, lobbying elected officials, and supporting progressive candidates in our county, state, and nation. We've welcomed more candidates to meet with us, held Out of Iraq events in DC and Maryland, and rallied in Annapolis to override vetoes of important legislation. Help us by attending and working on our events, contributing your ideas and financial support, and volunteering with MCPA in 2006. Please visit www.mc-progressivealliance.com. For more information about PDA organizing in Maryland, contact me at mikehersh@mikehersh.com. In other states, see: http://pdamerica.org/orgs/findstate.php
Mar 9, 2006

Activism
PDA on the Hill - Out of Iraq Press Conference
Mike Hersh writes: When Rep. Maxine Waters closed the Out of Iraq Press Conference at the Longworth Office Building this morning, Progressive Democrats had come of age. This event was part of two days packed with activism, retrospectives and planning, and confirmed that PDA has a new mission. Several members of the House Out of Iraq Caucus specifically charged us and other activists with leading the efforts to force a long overdue discussion of Iraq policy in the House of Representatives.
Nov 15, 2005

Activism
Progressive Democrats of America National Strategy Day
Mike Hersh participated in the Progressive Democrats of America National Strategy Day. Here's an insider's report of that event which featured wonderful speakers, panels, events - and best of all - hundreds of activists eager and able to change the world.
Sep 28, 2005

Activism
This is what democracy looks like
Mike Hersh writes: This is what democracy looks like, Progressive Democrats of America and United for Peace and Justice Style. PDA, UFPJ, and a host of progressive allies issued a call to arms, and at least 800 citizen lobbyists from 40 states answered. Activists - almost all still in DC from the mobilization on September 24th - walked the corridors of power demanding their Representatives and Senators stand up against the Occupation of Iraq, and in support of legislation against permanent military bases and "sweetheart deals" the Administration has planned.
Sep 28, 2005

Activism
Will We Use The Power We Have On September 24?
Mike Ferner writes: All last week I had a rare opportunity - to join several impressive speakers on the "Bring Them Home Now" tour's northern route. Al Zappala, whose son was killed in Iraq last year; Tammara Rosenleaf, whose husband is due to deploy to Iraq this fall; Stacy Bannerman, whose husband has already served a tour in Iraq; Carlos Arredondo, whose son was killed during a second tour in Iraq; Elliott Adams, former Army paratrooper in Viet Nam; and two Iraq war veterans: former Marine, Michael Hoffman, and Cody Camacho, former Army Specialist.

At each stop I was with them: Detroit, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Albany, Amherst, and Boston, we explained what motivated us to be on the tour. We condemned the war and ongoing occupation. We urged people to attend the massive demonstrations planned for September 24-26 in Washington, D.C. In each city I saved part of my five minutes to go beyond urging participation in the march and rally on the 24th, and plead for people to consider participating in the civil disobedience planned for the 26th as well.
Sep 20, 2005

Activism
[PDA] July Political Report
Kevin Spidel National Political Director of the Progressive Democrats of America writes: It has been another busy month for Progressive Democrats of America. The grassroots have been mobilized from coast to coast on issues ranging from the Downing Street Minutes to ending the occupation of Iraq to CAFTA. There is no rest for PDA as the machinery of the right-wing agenda continues to sink to new lows. In this letter, we want to inform you of the work we are doing at the national and local level in regard to coalition building and supporting our progressive friends on the Hill.
Jul 17, 2005

Activism
10 Action Items - Do As Many As You Can
Here are 10 Action Items you can do today to make a positive difference. Read these articles and call Congress and the media about these critical items today. Follow links below for more details. Change the World for the Better. Compiled from the Net.
Apr 13, 2005

Activism
Thom Hartmann asks: Wouldn't we have greater success if ...?
How To Take Back America
Thom Hartmann asks activists and progressives to learn lessons from history and take over the Democratic Party and then the US government.
Mar 26, 2003

Activism
Help build a free media, independent from right wing control
A Call to Arms: For Free Media
Mike Hersh challenges you to help build a free media, independent from right wing control, big business ad money, and conservative editorial censorship. It will cost you some cash, but consider what you're saving: Your rights and freedoms. Support your freedom now.
Mar 25, 2003

Activism
Karen J. Gould compiled a list of violations of our freedom
Anti-Fascism Files
This list is long and getting longer. These heavy handed police-state actions are threatening our way of life. Report cases of fascism to: fascismfiles@mikehersh.com.
Mar 25, 2003

Activism
Mike Hersh suggests fun activism
Stickin' With The Dixie Chicks
When Dixie Chicks' singer Natalie Maines expressed her heartfelt concerns for US troops and innocent lives during a recent concert, the backlash was swift and furious. It's time to stand up against censorship.
Mar 25, 2003

Activism
Mike Hersh looks to the future
Bush on the Brink
Mike Hersh ties together six months of articles and looks to the future as George W. Bush -- the man without a mandate -- plunges into a mad rush to war.
Mar 25, 2003

Activism
Bob Connors offers an activist solution to the Iraqi invasion
I momentarily faltered
Bob Connors offers an activist solution to the Iraqi invasion. He calls upon all of us to pressure the UN to intervene, to pass a resolution known as "Uniting for Peace."
Mar 25, 2003

Activism
Charles H Bornemann offers an open letter for activists in
A War For The Soul Of A Nation
Charles H Bornemann offers a road map in "A War For The Soul Of A Nation," ways any person can make a real difference.
Mar 25, 2003

Activism
Laura Johnson Manis and other concerned citizens are suing Bush
A CALL TO ACTION
Laura Johnson Manis joined military families, US Representatives and other concerned citizens defending Article One of the US Constitution against abuse by the Executive Branch. She and her co-plaintiffs filed suit against the Bush Administration's attempt to usurp Congressional authority.
Mar 21, 2003