It’s Election Season and PDA is ready to roll!

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Meet Sam Forstag:

Sam Forstag is running for Congress in Montana, where voters are upset about the shape of the economy and the country. As the New York Times describes it:

Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize? For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.

Sam tells the Guardian about how voters are feeling:

‘We’re in another war, in Iran, that nobody wants, talking about hundreds of billions of dollars,’ he said. ‘That is not helping anybody’s life here in the States.’

Meet Chuck Borges:

Chuck Borges, running for State Senate in Maryland, protected America’s Social Security data when DOGE was ransacking the Social Security Administration. This was his warning to the New York Times:

Should bad actors gain access to this cloud environment, Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital health care and food benefits, and the government may be responsible for reissuing every American a new Social Security number at great cost….

Chuck Borges is the Democratic nominee for Maryland State Senate in District 29, representing communities in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. He is a 23-year U.S. Navy veteran and retired commander, Borges served in Iraq and was decorated for valor before continuing his public service in federal technology and data leadership roles at the CDC, Office of Management and Budget, and Social Security Administration.

As Social Security’s Chief Data Officer, Borges became a prominent DOGE whistleblower after raising concerns about access to Americans’ sensitive personal data.

He is now running for the Maryland State Senate with a focus on affordable housing, economic opportunity, supporting families, protecting natural resources, and ethical government.

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RSVP Here for Sunday’s Town Hall

Every Sunday at the same time, PDA nation gathers together as a community, ready to go forth to change American politics. This week, our two featured guests are on the verge of flipping Republcian districts and setting out on a political journey that could reshape American politics. RSVP for this Sunday’s Town Hall.

Meet Sam Forstag:

Sam Forstag is running for Congress in Montana, where voters are upset about the shape of the economy and the country. As the New York Times describes it:

Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize? For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.

Sam tells the Guardian about how voters are feeling:

‘We’re in another war, in Iran, that nobody wants, talking about hundreds of billions of dollars,’ he said. ‘That is not helping anybody’s life here in the States.’

RSVP Here for Sunday’s Town Hall

Meet Chuck Borges:

Chuck Borges, running for State Senate in Maryland, protected America’s Social Security data when DOGE was ransacking the Social Security Administration. This was his warning to the New York Times:

Should bad actors gain access to this cloud environment, Americans may be susceptible to widespread identity theft, may lose vital health care and food benefits, and the government may be responsible for reissuing every American a new Social Security number at great cost….

Chuck Borges is the Democratic nominee for Maryland State Senate in District 29, representing communities in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. He is a 23-year U.S. Navy veteran and retired commander, Borges served in Iraq and was decorated for valor before continuing his public service in federal technology and data leadership roles at the CDC, Office of Management and Budget, and Social Security Administration.

As Social Security’s Chief Data Officer, Borges became a prominent DOGE whistleblower after raising concerns about access to Americans’ sensitive personal data.

He is now running for the Maryland State Senate with a focus on affordable housing, economic opportunity, supporting families, protecting natural resources, and ethical government.

RSVP Here for Sunday’s Town Hall

See you on Sunday,

The PDA National Team

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Here are some ways you can take action.

• Sun, Sep 27 @ 4pm
  Progressive Town Hall (On Zoom) ›
• Tue, Sep 29 @ 7pm
  Fed Up! Organizing to Win the 2026 Midterms And Beyond ›
• Sun, Oct 11 @ 6pm
  September Meeting: Public Education ›
• Mon, Oct 12 @ 7pm
  PDA Massachusetts Chapter Meeting ›
• Tue, Oct 13 @ 8pm
  PDA Iowa Monthly Call ›
• Fri, Sep 25 @ 11am · National Day Laborer Organizing Network
  Mano a Mano Food Distribution Volunteer Sign Up ›

All times Eastern

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RSVP Now for Our Campaign to Victory Call, TONIGHT, Thursday, September 24, 9pm ET/6pm PT

Join us for inspirational news about recent wins and more on the horizon on our Campaign to Victory call.

Early voting for the November election has already started in multiple states. The same is true for vote by mail ballots getting mailed. So this vital election is happening right now.

We’ll lay out how we continue to build the progressive movement and discuss ways we can all make a serious difference at the polls and in the streets nationwide. 

We also expect a surprise guest or two to help us all get pumped up and ready to go for the upcoming week.

We look forward to your participation!

Campaign to Victory Call 
Thursday, September 24
9pm ET/8pm CT/7pm MT/6pm PT+AZ
Register here and the machine will email you your secure link/codes.

Invite your progressive friends and bring a good story to share with the team! All positive energy folks are welcome.

You’ll leave energized, organized, and more hopeful.

In solidarity,

The PDA National Team

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We need your voice at the United Nations.

We are asking countries to co-sponsor a resolution in the UN General Assembly calling on all countries to enact a complete arms embargo and a targeted trade embargo on Israel. 

Use this link to email UN representatives. 

The genocide continues, and the global community needs to take action beyond words to stop it.

Please use this form to contact the UN representatives listed below and make your voice heard.

Click Here to Email Directly the following UN representatives with one click!

• Canada
• France
• Spain
• Pakistan
• China
• Slovenia
• Bangledesh
• Palestine
• Mexico
• Ireland
• South Africa

Thank you for taking action.

In solidarity,

Progressive Democrats of America

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Join Our Disabilities Issue Organizing Team Call Wednesday, September 23, 9pm ET/6pm PT. RSVP Now!

Each month our Disabilities Issue Organizing Team discusses issues important to the community, and legislation and candidates for office who can help make the world a better place for anyone facing challenges.

We’ll be discussing how we combat MAGA as we stand up for the Disabilities Community, with special focus on how all of us can make a real difference, espcially in this push to November

Special Guest Speaker: Kelley Frakem, the Program Coordinator for the Great Lakes ADA Center. 

Learn more about how we can all show solidarity with each other and build a more just and caring community.

PDA Disabilities Issue Organizing Team September Meeting
Wednesday, September 23
9pm ET/8pm CT/7pm MT/6pm PT+AZ
Register here and the machine will send you your secure codes.

We hope to see you, and invite a friend or two!

In solidarity,

The Disabilities Issue Organizing Team 

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Sign PDA’s Petition to draft AOC and Ro Khanna to run for President

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Progressive Democrats of America has an unrivalled record when drafting presidential candidates.  PDA changed history when we successfully drafted Independent Senator Bernie Sanders to run for president as a Democrat in 2016 – a campaign that launched the contemporary progressive movement.

Now, with our partners at Roots Action, we are weighing in again, calling on both Alexandria Ocasio Cortez and Ro Khanna to throw their hats into the ring and run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2028. Obviously, with two candidates in this instance, this call does not amount to an official endorsement from Progressive Democrats of America – which, as always, will require a vote from our grassroots activists – but rather an awareness that we will need at least one true progressive champion to stand for the Democratic nomination when it seems there will be multiple well-funded establishment moderates running.

We are more-than-confident that both Rep. Khanna and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez will be excellent progressive champions.

So, please sign our Petition calling on both AOC and Ro Khanna to run for president in 2028.

Here is the link to the petition. Please sign it and share with all of your freinds, family and co-workers.

Onwards to victory.

Alan Minsky for the PDA National Team

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Sunday, September 20, 2026

on Zoom at 4pm ET/1pm PT

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Will Lawrence is on the verge of flipping a 50/50 congressional district after years on the front lines of the progressive movement.

Medicare for All. Stopping the unchecked expansion of AI and massive AI data centers. Fighting fossil fuel pipelines, a fight Will was willing to go to jail for. Organizing for safe, affordable housing.

Will hasn’t just talked about these fights. He has been organizing, taking action, and putting himself on the line for years.

Now, with fewer than 50 days until Election Day, Will has a real opportunity to take that organizing experience to Congress. And our movement can help him get there.

Join Will and progressive activists from across the country at Sunday’s Progressive Town Hall.

RSVP today, and we’ll see you Sunday.

In solidarity,

Mike Oles
Chief of Staff
Progressive Democrats of America

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RSVP Now for Our Campaign to Victory Call, TONIGHT, Thursday, September 17, 9pm ET/6pm PT

Join us for inspirational news about recent wins and more on the horizon on our Campaign to Victory call.

We’ll lay out how we continue to build the progressive movement in the big push to November and discuss ways we can all make a serious difference at the polls and in the streets nationwide.

We also expect a surprise guest or two to help us all get pumped up and ready to go for the upcoming week.

We look forward to your participation!

Campaign to Victory Call 
Thursday, September 17
9pm ET/8pm CT/7pm MT/6pm PT+AZ
Register here and the machine will email you your secure link/codes.

Invite your progressive friends and bring a good story to share with the team! All positive energy folks are welcome.

You’ll leave energized, organized, and more hopeful.

In solidarity,

The PDA National Team

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First, Crush These Quick Online Petitions and Actions to Help the Movement Grow, then RSVP for Good News on Our Campaign Call, Thursday, September 17, 9pm ET/6pm PT

While first and foremost we’re about human beings talking to human beings, either at the door, events, or on the phone, we do recognize that online action can play an important role in the mix.

So please invest a few clicks in the list of actions posted on our Clicktivist page on our website. 

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Once you’ve nailed all of those clicks, then join us Thursday for some more good news and inspiration about recent big wins and more on the horizon on our Campaign to Victory call.

We’ll debrief the recent wins, lay out out how we keep the momentum building, identify where the next victories will be coming from, and discuss ways we can all make a real difference at the polls and in the streets, nationwide.

Plus we’ll have a surprise guest or two to help us all get pumped up and ready to go. We hope you’ll join us!

Campaign to Victory Call
Thursday, September 17
9pm ET/8pm CT/7pm MT/6pm PT+AZ
Register here and the machine will email you your secure codes.

You’ll leave energized, organized, and more hopeful. Invite your progressive friends, and bring an inspirational story to share with the team! All positive energy folks are welcome.

We look forward to seeing you!

In solidarity,

The PDA National Team

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