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For Immediate Release

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Jennifer Epps Addison, Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy Action, and Christina Livingston, Executive Director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment, issued the following statement:

Ana Maria Archila calls the Republican senate’s rushed nomination process “an assault on American democracy”

New York, NY — In response to the news that President Donald Trump is nominating Amy Coney Barrett to replace the vacancy left by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Ana Maria Archila, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy released the following statement:

“By attempting to force through this nomination, Republican leadership is displaying their utter disregard for the will of the people”

Brooklyn, NY -- In response to the news that Senator Mitt Romney supports moving forward to fill Justice Ginsburg’s seat before the inauguration, Ana Maria Archila, co-executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, released the following statement:

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”

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: 

“We’re proud to join OLÉ and Working Families Party New Mexico in support of a phenomenal woman, and can’t wait to see her enact change for her district.”