Progressive Majority Blog

12-year effort to provide funding for oil spill protection achieved

Kevin Ranker — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 07:37:00 PDT

OLYMPIA -- Thanks to concerned and sustained prevention efforts at the state level, there hasn't yet been a major oil spill in Puget Sound. State Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan, says there is still critical work to be done to keep it that way.

Ranker sponsored legislation that passed into law in 2009 capping a twelve year effort at the state and federal level to develop a sustainable funding mechanism for the Neah Bay Rescue Tug -- the first and best defense to a Gulf of...

What's the Matter With Arizona?

Dean M. Nielsen, Regional Director — Fri, 14 May 2010 09:53:00 PDT

Progressive Majority State Treasurer candidate Andrei Cherny was asked by the national publication POLITICO to write in response to the question, "What's the Matter with Arizona?"

His insightful piece goes to prove what we've said all along - that bold, progressive ideals can and should win, even in the home of John McCain and one of the redist of red states...

$40 Million Dollar Republican Threat

Jeff Lucas, Online Manager — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 10:50:57 PST

Last week, there was a good article in the Washington Post about the Republican State Leadership Council (RSLC) and a new brand organization called American Majority Project (AMP). Their work is nearly identical to the work of Progressive Majority - only they help to elect conservatives.

60% more for water?!

Matt Filner, National Political Director — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:48:34 PST

Have you ever wondered what happens after Progressive Majority candidates get elected? Well, we can tell you what happens - they fight the good fight.

Just consider former Progressive Majority candidate and now Ohio State Representative Marian Harris, who is currently fighting against a...

Abel Guillen Named Peralta Community College Board President

Dean Nielsen, National Political Director — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:26:05 PST

Progressive Majority helped Abel Guillen win election to the Peralta Community College Board in 2006 (in the Oakland, CA area). Late last year, Abel was elected president of the board by the board of trustees. Congratulations Abel!

Abel is the first Latino and the youngest to be...

Strickland Wins!

Dean Nielsen, National Political Director — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:42:15 PST

Now that the absentee ballots have been counted, Marilyn Strickland has been elected Mayor of Tacoma, Washington in a very tight race! Two years ago, we helped Marilyn win election to the Tacoma City Council. Now she is the first woman of color elected...

Ken Mann's Win Makes it 24

Dean Nielsen, National Political Director — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:06:57 PST

Last week, we told you 23 Progressive Majority candidates were elected to office. Today, we're happy to announce that 24 candidates have now been elected!

In Washington state, Ken Mann has now won his election to the ...

Conservatives Lose Big in WA

Dean Nielsen, National Political Director — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:47:00 PST

Here in Washington State, progressives are doubly happy. Not only did we defeat right-wing initiative promoter Tim Eyman's I-1033 a so-called "Tabor" style initiative that would have crippled state and local governments, but we beat Eyman's sidekick, Mike Fagan, for a seat on the...

Progressives Won!

Gloria Totten, President — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:31:00 PST

Today, everyone will be studying the losses in Virginia and New Jersey -- and the devastating loss on marriage equality in Maine -- to see what it means for Democrats in 2010. Pundits will conclude what we here at Progressive Majority see every day at voter's doors. People are very worried about the economy. They are ready to hold politicians accountable. They voted for change once and they'll do it again.

The fact is, this could be good news for progressives in 2010...

Justice Prevails; Bigotry Rejected

Matt Filner, MN State Director — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 06:05:00 PST

In a rousing and decisive rejection of the politics of racism and homophobia, the voters of Maplewood, Minnesota have elected Jim Llanas to the Maplewood City Council. Just a few short weeks after a rash of hateful...