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Progressive Network Responds to The Biden-Harris Plan For Recovery, Renewal And Respect For Puerto Rico

Brooklyn, New York - In response to the introduction of the The Biden-Harris Plan For Recovery, Renewal And Respect For Puerto Rico, Julio López-Varona, co-director for Community Dignity Campaigns at the Center for Popular Democracy Action network issued the following statement:

Brooklyn, NY -- Today, the Center for Popular Democracy Action (CPD Action)—a national network of more than 50 community organizing groups across the country—announced their endorsement of Shané Darby and Coby Owens for Wilmington, Delaware’s city council. 

The network has committed to building power in local and state races across the country. The pathway to remove Trump from office and scrub his legacy of hateful policies starts on the ground following the lead of progressive champions like our partners, Delaware Alliance for Community Advancement. 

Brooklyn, NY -- Today, the Center for Popular Democracy Action (CPD Action)—a national network of more than 50 community organizing groups across the country—announced their endorsement of Guerdy Remy for State Senate in Florida’s 9th district, Andrew Darling for Orange County Sheriff, and Monique Worrell for State Attorney in the 9th circuit.

The endorsement is rooted in a profound sense of urgency and strategic necessity to wrestle control of the country from Trump before it descends further into an anti-democratic, racist, fascist regime 

Brooklyn, New York — Today, the Center for Popular Democracy Action (CPDA) announced that its affiliate network endorses Joe Biden for President. 

“We Need Advocates at Every Level of Government to Put People Before Profits”

To: US President Donald Trump,
CC: Secretary Betsy DeVos
CC: Members of Congress
CC: Joe Biden

As parents, students, educators and community organizations deeply invested in America’s public schools, we are mortified by your administration’s insistence on forcing children into school buildings in August and September without a comprehensive plan to ensure their safety.

Trump’s suggestion to delay the November election furthers his march into authoritarianism

For Immediate Release:

July 30, 2020

For media inquiries contact press@populardemocracy.org.

In response to Senate Republicans’ insufficient COVID-19 relief plan, Ana Maria Archila, Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy Action, issued the following statement: 

“Transformation can only happen if we listen to what our Black and brown community members are saying”

For Immediate Release:
July 27, 2020

Media Contact:
Inarú Melendez, 413-331-9530, imelendez@populardemocracy.org

“Today’s decision is historic and it is the result of the courage of young immigrants, their families, and organizations who fought for years to win and protect DACA”