Submitted by Illinoisnoki1 on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 21:37
Not Spineless, but Ruthless!
The push to "get something done" on health care no matter what front group is pushing it, comes ultimately from Democratic Party leaders who think that if they pass the weak Senate version of insurance reform, they can call it reform and be done. Think lipstick on a pig. Read more »
Tom Tresser, organizer of "No Games Chicago", joined PDA Chicago at its monthly meeting in February to present the history of opposition to Chicago's Olympics bid.
Submitted by arlenegloria on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 15:50
PDA-Chicago andNorthSide Green Party-Chicago have teamed up as the founding sponsors of: CAPOW! Chicago Action to Protect Our Water. The campaign is seeking additional sponsors, volunteers, and comments.
Below is the proposal for action, including links to volunteer and get involved.
PROPOSAL:
DESCRIPTION: We need to make sure that ownership of Chicago’s water stays where it belongs - in public hands. We stand firmly against selling, leasing or otherwise giving control of Chicago's water to private hands. We seek legislation requiring a citizen referendum on the privatization of citizen property. Read more »
Submitted by pda_ill_admin on Tue, 01/26/2010 - 09:29
PDA-Illinois Demands Truly Universal, Comprehensive, Cost-Effective, Equitable Quality Health Care For All
WE OPPOSE PROFIT DRIVEN 'REFORM!'
Under the proposed health insurance reform bills, the American people lose, the corporate world wins. The present bills if passed create a tax-payer supporter welfare program for the health insurance and pharmaceutical industries. How did this happen? Through campaign finance donations, lobbying, and revolving-door payoffs. Here is why we oppose the bills: Read more »
Jon Keesecker of Food and Water Watchjoined us at PDA Chicago's monthly meeting last week, and spoke about water privatization attempts throughout the nation, and the potential of it happening in Chicago.
Jon has agreed to answer any questions in the comment section of the story.
This year, we need to recognize that the government, not the private sector, is the best tool for job creation.
It is time to move on from the past and embrace the opportunities and challenges that we face this new year: In 2010 the most challenging domestic issue is high unemployment. Read more »
Submitted by arlenegloria on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 10:35
Son of union organizer slain in 1983 up against longtime representative
By Oscar Avila, Tribune reporter
January 3, 2010
Every time a voter opens the door, Rudy Lozano Jr. knows he might have to relive his darkest memory.
The first-time candidate encounters tears of recognition from people who never laid eyes on him before, or, in the case of Electra De Alba, an enveloping hug."Ay, my son," De Alba said as she embraced Lozano recently in the Archer Heights neighborhood. "I still have your dad's buttons, you know?"
In his first campaign for public office, Lozano is tilting against a political dynasty by taking on state Rep. Daniel Burke, who has
Submitted by arlenegloria on Sat, 01/02/2010 - 16:38
PDA Note: To join up with the Campaign of Rudy Lozano Jr. for the Illinois Legislature, or just learn more about Rudy, contact, PDA-Chicago at: pdachicago@gmail.com
From the Sun-Times, January 2, 2010 Political brawl brewing on SW Side
BY CAROL MARIN Sun-Times Columnist
The primary is only a month away. Bring your brass knuckles if you happen to live on the Southwest Side. There's a brawl in the making. Read more »
The push to "get something done" on health care no matter what front group is pushing it, comes ultimately from Democratic Party leaders who think that if they pass the weak Senate version of insurance reform, they can call it reform and be done. Think lipstick on a pig. 
Below is the proposal for action, including links to volunteer and get involved.
PDA-Illinois Demands Truly Universal, Comprehensive, Cost-Effective, Equitable Quality Health Care For All
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