| Let's be fair |
Women’s health is under attack by conservatives. Whether it’s Congressman Darrell Issa blocking women from testifying on women’s health in front of his committee or the... |
| Gov. Kasich blinks in Ohio |
Ohio Gov. John Kasich just blinked and everyone saw it. On Wednesday, Gov. Kasich said he wanted to come to a deal with public sector unions on his anti-worker bill SB 5, or as it’s... |
| Weekly dose of state legislation 8/11/11 |
There's some interesting state legislation floating around this week that pertains to elections, voting, and political parties. Make sure you know what's going on! |
| State Politics Cheat Sheet - 8/5/11 |
It may be August recess, but politics never rest! Here's what's happening in Progressive Majority's 9 target states this week: |
| What are the states trying to pass this week? 8/4/11 |
This week brings lots of environmental legislation and lots of reproductive rights legislation. It just goes to show that states are like lemmings; where one goes, others will soon follow. |
| How we got screwed |
Thank you, Big Mike.
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| Achieving the American Dream |
On July 25 2011, Jerry Brown, the Governor of California signed AB 130 better known as the first part of the California Dream Act into law. This law provides high school graduates in... |
| What ever happened to the glory days of organized labor? |
A... |
| Spy training for abortion seekers? |
Once a week flights to the middle of prairie lands. Rigourous psychology tests and counseling. A 72 hour holding period. Are you training to be a clandestine operative? Are you Indiana... |
| State Politics Cheat Sheet - 7/29/11 |
Space colonization, second-language debates, and free weed bribes? The headlines in our 9 target states are always interesting! |
| State level is where it's at! State legislation round-up 7/28/11 |
It seems that everywhere you turn this week, all you hear about is the federal debt ceiling debate. If I hear "Gang of 6", "default", or "Boehner" one more time, I... |
| Protest Songs Through the Ages - Be inspired to write the next one! |
Today Progressive Majority and Grassrooting Productions launched a collaborative protest song project to raise awareness of the Wisconsin recall elections! (read our recent... |
| Let's Unite Our Voices! |
Progressive Majority and Grassrooting Productions are launching a grassroots project that will bring the next generation of inspiring and hopeful protest songs! |
| State Politics Cheat Sheet - 7/22/11 |
Heat wave, schmeat wave... nothing stops us from bringing you the latest news from our target states! |
| State legislation of the week! - 7/21/11 |
Reproductive Rights - New Hampshire Last month, New Hampshire legislators voted to cut funding to Planned Parenthood, causing six clinics in the state to stop providing... |
| Wisconsin Senate Recall Election 7/19/11 | |
| Pennsylvania's Fracking Experience |
Hydro-fracturing sounds like an ideal form of finding alternative energy. Pennsylvania's experience with it would show otherwise. |
| California to include LGBT history in curriculum |
California makes progressive history again! The state legislature sent a bill to Governor Jerry Brown (D) requiring public schools to include the history of the LGBT community and the great... |
| Your weekly dose of state legislation |
Don't get too engrossed in federal politics... the states are making moves, too! So pay attention! |
| State Politics Cheat Sheet - 7/15/11 |
Check out this week's major headlines from all of Progressive Majority's target states! |
| Vlog Entry: Rising unemployment and recalls, recalls, recalls |
The Progressive Majority interns and I had lunch at Farragut North and talked to some DC locals about the issues of the day.
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| Millions of Americans don't have paid sick-leave... and it effects ALL of us. |
The barista who made your latte might have a cough. The cashier handing you your change might have the sniffles. The bus driver, with whom you share the same air for your 30 minute bus ride,... |
| It's Not Nice to Gloat, But So What? |
I don't really have an extensive post to write about this (I'll save that for fellow Arizonan Craig McDermott), but I'd like to gloat for a bit on the ongoing success of the Russell... |
| State Politics Cheat Sheet - 7/8/11 |
State politics are hard to keep up with. We make it easy by bringing you this week's highlights. A Right to Work bill was introduced in the New... |
| This week in State Legislation |
Read up on what's been happening in state legislatures around the country this week. We give you all the news; the good and the bad, the happy and the sad... as well as the just plain... |
| Rhode Island passes civil union bill, but should we be applauding? |
Rhode Island is the latest state to allow same sex couples to enter into a civil union. On the surface this is good news, especially after the incredible victory for marriage equality the LGBT... |
| The truth behind Right to Work laws |
Michigan is the latest state to start lobbying for Right to Work laws. Here's a look at their coalition's news conference yesterday. |
| Round-up of this week's noteworthy legislation |
A lot has been happening this week in state legislatures as many congressional sessions are coming to a close. Some states are still hashing it out, hoping to not cut too much time out of their... |
| Clean Elections: Bloodied but Unbowed |
The sky hasn’t fallen quite yet, but it is in poor repair. It’s tortured metaphor day. I just declared it. You all have, no doubt, read the articles claiming that... |
| State Politics Cheat Sheet - 6/27/11 |
Having trouble keeping up with state politics? Have no fear! Here's a short run-down of some of the noteworthy legislation and issues being talked about in each of Progressive Majority's... |
| Nearly 100 rush to run for office |
Almost 100 of our supporters signed up to run for office yesterday at the launch of our campaign! In the coming months, they'll get our political team's expertise in campaigning... |
| Quick update from Arizona: Recall of Senate President proceeding |
Well, it hasn't received as much publicity as the Wisconsin recalls, but the organizers of the recall petition drive against Republican Russell Pearce, the president of the Arizona State... |
| Pimeria Alta Dispatch: They Are Coming After Clean Elections...Again! |
Let's start with the full disclosure: I ran as a Clean Elections candidate for state legislature in 2010, and I'm signed on as a plaintiff in the lawsuit that I am talking about. |
| Colorado GOP Prepares to Play Victim Card on Congressional Redistricting |
In Colorado we are entering the final 3 days of our annual legislative session, the first session in 10 years to feature a divided legislature with Democrats controlling the Senate and... |
| Pennsylvania State Senate passes more restrictions on abortion clinics |
From philly.com:
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| Virginia Attorney General encourages local churches to break Federal law |
Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli was the headline speaker at a breakfast event sponsored by the Virginia Christian Alliance. Cuccinelli encouraged pastors and ministers to stay... |
| Ohio State Senate votes to allow gas drilling at state parks |
From cleveland.com
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| A woman's right to choose and why it's worth fighting for |
Issues of reproductive freedom (or lack thereof) have been in the news this week in several states. The Ohio Senate ... |
| Stand with unions! |
Conservative attacks on unions and union members are spreading like wildfire across the states. Ground zero is Wisconsin, where thousands of protestors are storming... |
| Presidents, governors, and senators get all the press, but the low-profile officeholders can cause real havoc, too |
While high-profile, "top of the ballot" offices such as president, governor, senator and so on often receive huge amounts of public attention, the lower-profile, downballot... |
| We The Party: Conservatives attack our basic rights |
In 36 states, conservatives are rolling out voter suppression proposals that would disenfranchise more than half of all minorities and a third of voters over 65 in Wisconsin alone. Here's... |
| Nine Kinds of Pie: Those Who Can, Teach |
Great post from Nine Kinds of Pie: |
| Arizona: Well, at least it isn't boring here |
Over the last few years, Arizona's two biggest exports have been some of the most misbegotten pieces of legislation since the Jim Crow era, and punchline material for late night comedians.... |
| Pimeria Alta Dispatch, 6 de Mayo, 2011 |
The folks here at Progressive Majority have asked me to keep all of you informed about some of the goings on here in Arizona. I come from the Southern part of the state. I note that because I... |
| US House passes anti-abortion funding bill |
Unbelievable. Sixteen Democrats broke with the party line to vote for HR3, an aggressive and sweeping legislation that prohibits tax-funded abortions. The final tally was 251 yays to 175 nays.... |
| Minnesota Conservatives: When you can't solve problems, create imaginary emergencies |
As you know, Minnesota narrowly escaped the list of states that went "all red" in 2010. Even though both the state House and Senate flipped to Republican control, Democrat Mark Dayton... |
| Connie Pillich talks HB 159 "Election Fraud" bill |
In her piece on Cincinnati.com, Connie... |
| Deregulation is GOP's game |
The name of the environmental game for Republican state legislators is deregulation. |
| Become a corporation: all the rights with none of the responsibility! |
Lee Camp released this hilarious video on corporations not paying their fair share. ... |
| Big surprise: Telecommunications run America |
In the New York Times' article "Pay at the Top", compensation research firm Equilar took data on the top 200 companies CEO's salaries and displayed them in a "Here's... |
| NCSL tracks state legislation |
Wondering what your local state legislators are up to? The National Conference of State Legislatures has an enourmous searchable database of state bills. Actually, they have several databases,... |
| Over 700 anti-union bills introduced across the country |
From the LA Times:
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| Seattle Times: State Senate passes annual $100 fee for electric cars |
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| INFOGRAPHIC: Who represents you? |
Here at Progressive Majority, we work hard to get gender and racial parity at the state and local levels of government. We actively recruit women, people of color, GLBT and young candidates to... |
| Labor Acronyms: Who are they and what they do |
With labor fights happening all over the country, news reports are veritable alphabet soups of the who's-who in labor unions. We break it down for you here! |
| PA & VA: Rising profits, sea levels and a lot of conservative hot air |
Corporate Profits at 18 Year High, Workers Must Suck it Up: President and CEO of the Philadelphia... |
| Governor Snyder is killing the American Dream |
Governor Snyder has been going crazy lately... |
| Michigan Republicans vote to cut off benefits for newly unemployed |
Late yesterday, Michigan Republicans took action to limit unemployment benefits to newly unemployed workers by decreasing the amount of time someone, who just lost their job, can receive... |
| Republicans' Shared Sacrifice Sacrifices the American Dream |
If I had a dime for every time I heard the phase “shared sacrifice” come out of a Republican’s mouth I’d be a millionaire by the end of the year. It'd... |
| Ariz. legislator channels Michelle Pfeiffer in "Dangerous Minds" |
Republican state Senators failed last week, despite valiant efforts, to pass some serious nativist bills. Best effort goes to Lori Klein for staging a melodrama straight out of... |
| Wisconsin update: Recalls, hypocrisy & Badger solidarity |
The effect Wisconsin is having across the nation: We're all Badgers now. via The Motley Cow What... |
| Elected Official Roundup 3/16/11 |
Your legislators, hard at work: Pam DeLissio (State Rep., PA) chronicles her first months in office for... |
| Ohio House passes anti-choice bill |
This bill, pulled from the "Parents Know Best" strategy (read our post on 5 conservative... |
| Progressive Champion Connie Pillich on Social Activism |
Connie Pillich is one of Progressive Majority's champions in the Ohio House of Representatives. She's listening - and fighting the good fight - in Ohio. Read her guest column on... |
| Bloomberg has Walker's number |
When it comes to analyzing Governor Scott Walker's financial machinations, look no further than Bloomberg. From... |
| Bachmann needs a history lesson |
Here's the thing - my mom's side of the family are all immigrants from the Philippines. They studied American hstory when they were growing up and know that the "shot heard '... |
| Blue Virginia: Counting Your Chickens Before they Hatch |
Apparently CEO of Virginia Uranium, Inc., Walter Coles, has been lavishing Virginia legislators with trips to France and La Canada. Hmm, I wonder why?
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| Elected Official Roundup 3/11/11 |
Your roundup of our elected officials in the news: Brett Hulsey (State Rep. WI) and Assembly Dems continue to voice... |
| Get involved in Wisconsin! |
This weekend will be jam packed with events. Here are two ways you can get involved: |
| Balance your state budget - 11 games that put you in the governor's seat |
I know Progressive Majority supporters can balance a budget better than any conservative like Governor Walker. Try your hand at balancing a state's budget or tackle the national deficit.... |
| Wisconsin Democrats: The best chance at change is at the ballot box |
They know it and we know it. The only way to get worker's rights back, in Wisconsin and in other states passing simliar bills, is to vote. Jim Holperin, Wisconsin State Senator,... |
| If anything, we're even more fired up about Wisconsin |
In a hypocritical and duplicitous move, 18 Republican Wisconsin state senators passed Govenor Scott Walker's proposal to end collective bargaining late last night. It's now... |
| What conservatives should give up for Lent |
Today's the day when many Christians wake up from their booze-filled Mardi Gras frenzy, repent, rub ash on their foreheads and give up something really, really important to them for 40 days... |
| Democratic Diva: Won’t someone PLEASE think of the children??!? |
Because you know, nothing says "caring for children" better than underfunding public schools. Yep, Arizona state senators voted yesterday to divert even more tax money to a... |
| Plunderbund: Kasich’s State of His Mind Speech |
Great review over at Plunderbund about Governor Kasich's State of the State speech: ... |
| Five anti-choice strategies that will set women back |
While the fight rages on (solidarity, WI!), a lesser-known but just as coordinated, pervasive attack is raging against women’s rights. For years, the anti-choice movement has been... |
| Nick Milroy TACKLED in front of capitol |
Wednesday, Wisconsin State Representative Nick Milroy climbed out of his office window at the Capitol to hold office hours with constituents in the bitter cold. What does he get for... |
| Nick Milroy holds office hours - outside Wisconsin capitol |
I remember my professors holding classes outdoors - but my state legislators holding office hours outside? |
| Pillich introduces resolution to allow women to fight |
Ohio State Representative and Progressive Majority candidate, Connie Pillich, introduced a resolution that would end restrictions on women who want to fight on the front lines. |
| Six of "Wisconsin 14" were Progressive Majority candidates |
If you needed more proof that what Progressive Majority does is vital to the progressive movement, here it is: six of the "Wisconsin 14" were part of Progressive Majority's... |
| Weekend Rally Recap |
We were moved this weekend when thousands poured in to state capitals across the country to fight back for union rights. Our team went out to join everyone in solidarity. We have to show a... |
| This is why you elect Progressive Champions |
Progressive Majority is in the business of electing what we call "progressive champions." We don't want to help elect someone that's going to flake out when it comes to crunch... |
| Get ready to rally |
Get your boots on because we're getting ready to rally! This Saturday, Progressive Majority is joining over 30 other organizations to protest the conservative movement's fierce... |
| Repairs or regression? |
There’s more to this budget repair bill than the labor piece. For those brave enough, you can read all 144 pages... |
| Fireside spin doctor |
In an attempt to step into FDR’s shoes, Governor Walker of Wisconsin will hold a "Fireside chat" to address his union-busting "budget repair bill." For those in the Badger State,... |
| Paul Krugman on Walker and Wisconsin | |
| Wisconsin inspired | |
| Protests continue in Wisconsin |
Teachers calling in sick en masse, thousands outside Gov. Scott Walker's door. When Wisconites get mad, they get organized. ... |
| Coming to a legislature near you: 7 anti-choice bills |
If you thought the anti-choice drum beat would stop and end in Congress, you were wrong. In seven of our 10 target state legislatures, anti-choice bills are popping up, left and right.... |
| Progressive Majority's Gloria Totten mentioned in Elect Women Magazine |
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| Andrei Cherny elected Chairman of the Arizona Democratic Party |
We'd like to congratulate Andrei Cherny on his election as Chairman of the Arizona... |
| What do the voters care about? Jobs |
Our friends at Democracy Corps and the Campaign for America's Future are out today with some new research... |
| Imagine remake dedicated to victims in Tucson, AZ |
Please watch this beautiful version of John Lennon's "Imagine" by Sam Tsui and AHMIR.... |
| HuffPo: Preexisting Conditions Afflict Up To Half Of Americans Under 65 |
That's right, half of us have a pre-existing condition that keeps many of us from getting health... |
| Washington Candidates Sworn In! |
While most newly elected leaders will have to wait until the start of the 2011 Legislative Session next month to be sworn in, three of our victorious candidates in Washington have already been... |
| NYT Article: Opposition to Health Law Is Steeped in Tradition |
David Leonhardt's piece yesterday in the New York Times on health care is spot on. The debate over "... |
| How will Obama's tax-cut deal affect your state? |
Obama announced last week that he negotiated a hostage deal with Republicans... |
| Washington election results are finalized! |
Seattle - After three weeks of counting ballots, and three recounts in legislative races across the state, the final tallies are in! ... |
| What's the Matter With Arizona? |
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?" |
| So Fresh and Progressive! |
If you haven't noticed, we got a great makeover! There are still some features we're working on, but go ahead and take a gander. Once we've gotten all the bells and whistles... |
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- How we got screwed
- What ever happened to the glory days of organized labor?
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