Tag: progressive agenda

"The truth is, this shutdown is about the erosion of American democracy and the subversion of our most basic governmental norms."

Progressives cheered. Conservative heads simply “exploded.”

“We could not have predicted the level of overwhelming support we received for continuing the Bernie Delegates Network – we’re thrilled! The results showed people’s appreciation for a mechanism that values their input and determination."

For the first time in recent memory, there is a growing clarion call for a response that goes beyond the limits imposed by our economic system.

Bernie Sanders discusses his efforts to pass a Green New Deal, raise the minimum wage and protect Social Security.

"Today, on behalf of DiEM25 and The Sanders Institute, we issue a Call to Action: to create a global network of individuals and organizations that will fight together for dignity, peace, prosperity and the future of our planet... Join us."

By shining a spotlight on what would normally be an internal process decision, Ocasio-Cortez has turned the Green New Deal Committee creation into a referendum on the populist progressive agenda.

Because this possibility is simply too important, and time is just too short, to allow it to be shut down by the usual forces of political inertia.

Clearly, much of the Democratic Party’s momentum is now coming from the left. And many of the positions that the timeworn Democratic leadership has staked out are now being overrun.

Aside from the midterms, organizations are also funding pro-environment lobbying efforts. So far in 2018, $13.2 million has been spent for lobbying on environmental issues.