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    Joining ProDA (Progressive Caucus of Democrats Abroad) adds your voice to the growing call for progressive change. You are welcome, whoever you supported in the 2016 election. You choose your level of involvement within our network of fellow citizens actively working toward an America that delivers on its promise of government truly of the people, by the people, and for the people.

    ProDA is for members of Democrats Abroad (DA) who: embrace policies that will proactively advance the United States toward a society rooted in economic fairness and social, racial, and environmental justice, particularly for the most vulnerable people in our society; seek increased transparency, fairness and accountability in political processes; and support international cooperation, peace, and mutual respect.

    ProDA works to get out the vote among progressive Democratic voters abroad, and engage Caucus members in advocacy for progressive policy positions.

    Our actions are grounded in the belief that when candidates embrace policies that more accurately serve the interests of the majority of Americans, potential voters at home and abroad will be more receptive to Democratic “Get Out The Vote” efforts.

    ProDA activities: encourages voting abroad by progressive voters; provides resources for DA members to support progressive Democrat candidates; provides education on progressive issues; co-develops unique campaigns for activism with like-minded organizations; promotes and/or organizes community service to connect our values and actions; advocates for increased fairness, accountability and transparency in the Democratic Party; seeks cooperative and productive relationships with aligned groups such as the Congressional Progressive Caucus, state-level progressive caucuses, and other organizations composed of progressive Democrats and potential Democratic voters.

    Members of ProDA will be encouraged to share their needs and expectations for DA and the Democratic Party, to be proactive in DA activities, and to work toward creating positive change in America and the lives of Americans abroad by making informed voting decisions in their home states.

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    DA Progressive Caucus Leadership:

    Kent Getsinger
    | Democrats Abroad Australia Chair
    Gordon Gaul
    | Vice Chair, Democrats Abroad Japan
    Sue Alksnis
    | Canada Member-at-Large / Toronto Chapter Member-at-Large Peel Region
    Siera Burtrum
    | DPCA Voting Representative, UK; Council Member, UK
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    News

    Medicare For All Barnstorm Training Calls - December 2018

    posted by | Canada Member-at-Large / Toronto Chapter Member-at-Large Peel Region
    November 26, 2018

    Take action and get training to make improved Medicare For All a reality.

    Want to see all Americans get the healthcare they need?  Join ProDA and the National Nurses United for a major nationwide mobilization in February 2019.
    Next step is to join one of their training calls in early December, on the 3rd, 5th and 7th.  They have agreed to help ProDA volunteers host events overseas as well as virtual actions.

    Register for a training call here: https://medicare4all.org/wp-content/uploads/MFA-Local-Barnstorm-Host-Training-Call.pdf(you may need to copy the link and paste it into the navigation bar to avoid a 'blocked plug in' screen)

    If you plan to attend the training, or just want to help with ProDA’s M4A efforts, please email us HERE.

    M4A Barnstorms are a great complement to ProDA’s Healthcare Stories book which will be distributed to Members of Congress, and our planned letters to the editor campaign, so a number of ProDA volunteers are participating in the training calls.  Join us and host an event where you are!
    For more information on the M4A Campaign’s February action see: https://actionnetwork.org/forms/host-a-medicare-for-all-barnstorm
    And listen to the Post-Midterm Organizing Call that explains the Barnstorm effort here: https://medicare4all.org/event/nov13call/
    To contact ProDA, email us HERE.

     

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    Poor People’s Campaign Call 2018 - Nov 28

    posted by | Canada Member-at-Large / Toronto Chapter Member-at-Large Peel Region
    November 26, 2018

     

    The Poor People’s Campaign

    This progressive grassroots effort may interest Progressive Caucus members.  The Poor People’s Campaign is a “National Call for Moral Revival uniting tens of thousands of people across the country to challenge the evils of systemic racism, poverty, the war economy, ecological devastation and the nation’s distorted morality.” 

    With over 200 partners including Women’s March, Our Revolution, Democratic Socialists of America, CODE PINK, and many coalitions and groups working in peace, anti-poverty, veterans issues, anti-militarism, environmentalism, and faith-based groups.

    PPC is holding a mass call to report on grassroots actions across the country and upcoming actions. The call is on November 28, 8pm ET (Eastern Standard Time). Register and more info at:

    https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/rsvp/?utm_campaign=ppc_email&utm_content=1122email-_&utm_source=EM&utm_medium=EM&link_id=1&can_id=5cd5d0028d44f10a7d8bec94e0ac2783&email_referrer=email_458135___subject_585427&email_subject=going-on-the-offensive

     If you would like to be part of a ProDA team supporting the Poor People’s Campaign, please let us know by emailing us HERE. 

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