Progressive Service Announcement

From David Swanson:

I'd like to invite you to join us for a Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) "Briefing" about PDA and its activities on Tuesday, March 28 from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Busboys and Poets on 14th and V, NW, Washington, D.C.

As you may know, PDA is a new organization dedicated to transforming the Democratic Party into a force for social justice, environmental protection and true democracy. We expect to accomplish this admittedly ambitious goal over time, with an "inside/outside" strategy that builds the progressive base, making it possible for Democrats to be able to move in a progressive direction and win general elections. In 18 months PDA has grown to 90 chapters and over 50,000 on its e-mail list. Through alliances with other organizations, PDA's reach exceeds 300,000 activists nationwide. Our active Advisory Board includes Cindy Sheehan and six members of Congress (John Conyers, Barbara Lee, Lynn Woolsey, Maxine Waters, Raul Grijalva and Diane Watson.)

Our purpose on March 28 will be to bring together potential financial supporters and political allies - and to provide them with a concise presentation of PDA.

Greg Moore, PDA Board Chair Mimi Kennedy and I will provide a systematic overview of PDA in fifteen minutes or so. We may also show a short video. PDA Director Tim Carpenter and Political Director Kevin Spidel (who will be freshly returned from a stint as campaign manager for the infamous Christine Cegelis Democratic primary campaign in Illiniois!) will provide the latest information.

We will also hear opinions and perspectives on PDA and its strategy from MD State Democratic Party Chair Terry Lierman, Congressional Progressive Caucus Executive Director Bill Goold, House Judiciary Committee Attorney Perry Applebaum, and Diane Watson's Chief of Staff Jim Clark - all of whom have worked closely with PDA over the past 18 months. We may have a Member of Congress as well.

Bus Boy's proprietor, Andy Shallal, a PDA supporter, will be there to welcome us and participate.

Please consider joining us on March 28. If you would like to invite others, please do.