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	The Black Commentator - Cover Story: How to Fix the Fractured Black Caucus - Issue 136
		The unfolding implosion of the Congressional Black Caucus as a coherent voice for progressive politics is commonly bundled into discussion of the general disarray in the Democratic Party.
		Clay is also a member of the Progressive Caucus, but it is difficult to understand why, given his vote for the Republican estate tax bill (see graph) and his decision, this week, to switch his vote on a key abortion bill.
		Progressives in the CBC, who are still in the great majority, must act as a body to establish their own PAC whose funding of incumbents and candidates will be based on affirmation of “bright line” positions on issues held dear by the Black electorate.
	www.blackcommentator.com /136/136_cover_black_caucus.html (2502 words)

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		The Progressive Caucus is an organization of Members of Congress founded in 1991 by newly-elected House Representative Bernie Sanders (Independent-Vermont), the former mayor of Burlington and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), which describes itself as "the principal U.S. affiliate of the Socialist International."
		Progressive Challenge is a coalition through which the activities and talking points of leftist groups are synchronized and harmonized with one another, producing coordinated, mutually-reinforcing propaganda from some 200 seemingly-unconnected groups.
		In 2005 the Progressive Caucus crafted its "Progressive Promise" document, which advocates socialized medicine; radical environmentalism; the redistribution of wealth; higher taxes; the elimination of numerous provisions of the Patriot Act; dramatic reductions in the government's intelligence-gathering capabilities; debt relief for poor countries; and the quick withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq.
	www.discoverthenetworks.org /groupProfile.asp?grpid=6497 (462 words)

	Progressive Caucus
		Progressives are individuals who are ostensibly working within the republic and its capitalist system, while their real goal is to subvert it, weakening its foundation, the Constitution of the United States of America, and amending it to reflect the Marxist-Socialist philosophy described as Progressivism.
		Progressives contend that Progressivism is rooted in three core principles: "Fighting for economic justice and security for all; Protecting and preserving civil rights and civil liberties; and Promoting global peace and security." That's what they say -- it sounds great -- but it's not what they intend.
		The members of the Progressive Caucus also belong to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), a confederation of socialists formed in 1983 when a splinter group of the Socialist Party (Michael Harrington's Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee, DSOC) merged with the Students for a Democratic Society's (SDS) splinter group, the New American Movement (NAM).
	www.freedomsenemies.com /_more/progressivecaucus.htm (431 words)

	Yuma Democrats :: Progressive Caucus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The newly-formed Progressive Caucus of the Yuma County Democratic Party was formed by former members of the Yuma for Dean grassroots campaign.
		The Caucus was formed on the belief in the Democratic Party as 'the big tent' in which Democrats of all colors and stripes must unite in order to regain the balance of power from the Republicans
		Members of the Progressive Caucus are committed to working from within the Party to advance progressive issues and believe that their participation in the party will benefit all Democrats.
	www.yumademocrats.com /general/org/progcaucus.htm (104 words)

	Progressive Women Outnumber 'Blue Dog' Dems
		The prime symbol of the new clout of progressives and women is Nancy Pelosi of California, a former member of the Democrats' Congressional Progressive Caucus, who will occupy the most powerful seat in the legislative branch of government when she takes over as Speaker of the House in January.
		Caucus leaders use their ability to deliver unified voting blocs to exert pressure on congressional leaders and to influence the legislative agenda.
		Several other progressive women will chair congressional committees, including the powerful House and Senate Rules panels, which set the parameters of debate and determine the number and kind of amendments that may be attached to legislation.
	www.womensenews.org /article.cfm/dyn/aid/2967/context/archive (1242 words)

	Progressive Caucus Report Card
		For several years the Progressive Caucus has introduced, generally in conjunction with the Black Caucus, an alternative budget that emphasizes progressive taxation, an end to corporaee give aways, cuts in the military budget and increases in social investment.
		Caucus members were also critical to passing the increase in the minimum wage and are among the leaders of an effort to further increase it.
		Progressive Caucus members worked hard to reduce military spending, to promote multilateral responses to conflicts, and to blow the whistle on arms sales and unneeded weapons systems.
	www.dsausa.org /news/prog.html (612 words)

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		The Progressive Caucus today includes Sanders and more than 50 other members of the House of Representatives, all of them leftwing Democrats and almost all in districts heavily gerrymandered to guarantee the re-election of any Democratic Party incumbent, no matter how extreme.
		The Progressive Caucus nowadays advocates socialism through the euphemistic language of "social and economic justice," promotes "a more progressive tax system in which wealthier taxpayers and corporations pay their fair share," and lobbies for "adequate funding for social programs." In other words, its members seek a massive expropriation of private wealth in the
		Some members of the Progressive Caucus remain card-carrying members of DSA, and the political agenda of the Caucus is unchanged.
	www.discoverthenetwork.org /groupProfile.asp?grpid=6497 (650 words)

	Progressive Caucus
		Progressive Caucus Member Rep. Bernie Sanders, one of the principal architects of the plan said, "Two months ago, the Progressive Caucus proposed a $300-per-person tax rebate and today's passage of this concept in the Senate brings us one step closer to making that plan a reality.
		Progressive Caucus Chairman Dennis Kucinich said, "Unlike President Bush's tax proposal which gives most of the tax benefits to the very few, the Progressive Caucus's proposal is fair because it gives every person equal tax relief.
		Progressive Caucus Vice Chair Rep. Barbara Lee said, "I am pleased that our Senate colleagues are following the lead of the Progressive Caucus in sponsoring today's budget amendment to give a much-needed per-person tax rebate.
	www.commondreams.org /news2001/0406-07.htm (455 words)

	Blue Mass. Group:: Planning the Progressive Caucus
		The purpose of the caucus would be to coalesce progressive strength within the Democratic party, to allow progressives to act cohesively to reform the party and to hold officials accountable to progressive principles.
		I propose that the netroots and the establishment progressives together form a progressive caucus within the Democratic party, for the purpose of highlighting and coalescing the strength of the progressive movement in Massachusetts.
		The hope is that such a caucus would facilitate communication and coordination within the progressive movement, and would help to shift the statewide political debate and media coverage from a Democratic/Republican axis to a progressive/conservative Democratic axis.
	www.bluemassgroup.com /showDiary.do?diaryId=4783 (2279 words)

	Montana Progressive Labor Caucus (Site not responding. Last check: )
		We are a progressive caucus made up of a number of local trade unions, affiliated organizations and individuals.
		The Montana Progressive Labor Caucus was formed in Butte, Montana, on June 15, 2001, shortly after the Montana State AFL-CIO elected new leadership to its Executive Secretary and President positions, along with a number of new Board members, at its 2001 annual convention.
		We, the members of the Montana Progressive Labor Caucus, believe that Montana workers have a long and proud history of working cooperatively to achieve goals that serve the common good.
	www.montanaplc.com /about.html (636 words)

	CDP Progressive Caucus \| CALIFORNIA FOR DEMOCRACY (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Progressive Caucus speaks to those people who have left the Democratic Party because the Party was not meeting their needs, nor adequately representing them.
		The Progressive Caucus can offer support for the progressive members of the legislature who do not presently receive support from the rank and file of the State Party as a whole, such as the Democratic Study Group.
		The Progressive Caucus has demonstrated that it is both needed and desired by a significant number of the Party Members, as well as members of the State Central Committee.
	www.californiafordemocracy.com /?q=progressivecaucus (477 words)

	Representative Bernie Sanders speaks @ Caltech April 15, 2004 - House Progressive Caucus
		As founder of the House Progressive Caucus, Sanders has built a reputation for being a strong voice for the poor and middle classes.
		The purpose of the Progressive Caucus is to present thoughtful, practical solutions to the economic and social problems facing America.
		In 105th Congress, Sanders focused on articulating the views of the caucus as the main voice of opposition to the GOP "Contract with America".
	www.sass.caltech.edu /events/sanders.shtml (466 words)

	Progressive Democrats of America
		Barbara Lee is co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
		She spent 14 years in the California State Assembly, where she rose to the position of Democratic Caucus Chair and was responsible for such legislation as the largest divestment of state pension funds from South Africa, landmark affirmative action legislation, and the introduction of the nation’s first plant closure law.
		Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey is co-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and the first former welfare mother to serve in Congress.
	pdamerica.org /about/board.php (2337 words)

	How Red is the Progressive Caucus? by Chuck Morse - Sierra Times.com
		The Congressmen of the Progressive Caucus maintain a fig leaf of deniability regarding their Socialist orientation.
		Rather than calling themselves socialists, with all that label implies, members of the caucus along with their affiliates, the Democratic Socialists of America and the Institute of Policy Studies, prefer to hide behind euphemisms like "progressive" or nonpartisan think tank.
		The Progressive Caucus logo is two giant hands holding the entire planet in its clutches, something that must be seen to be believed.
	www.sierratimes.com /02/09/12/morse.htm (441 words)

	David Sirota: A Memo to the Progressive Caucus On the Eve of the Iraq Vote - Politics on The Huffington Post
		Democratic leaders have attached their binding legislation to a bill providing ongoing military funding, and many progressives understandably do not want to vote for a single dollar more for anything that could be construed as fueling the war.
		I present them here, drawing on my experience as an operative on Capitol Hill for a progressive caucus member, as a strategist on the campaign trail, and as a committed member of the progressive movement who has been using all of my resources to end the war as precipitously as possible.
		Remember, I say this as a committed antiwar progressive, as someone who agrees that this is not the ideal situation, and as a person who has been slandered with "don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good" straw men.
	www.huffingtonpost.com /david-sirota/a-memo-to-the-progressive_b_43982.html (2016 words)

	Socialists in the House: the Progressive Caucus
		In Washington D.C. there is powerful and popular lobby called the Progressive Caucus which is openly espousing the principles of socialism and who have signed onto the agenda of the Democratic Socialists of America.
		According to their statement of purpose, "The Progressive Caucus is organized around the principles of social and economic justice, a non-discriminatory society and national priorities which represent the interests of all people, not just the wealthy and the powerful.
		We support further cuts in outdated and unnecessary military spending, a more progressive tax system in which wealthy taxpayers and corporations contribute their fair share, and a substantial increase in social programs designed to meet the needs of low-and-middle-income American families.
	www.jeremiahproject.com /trashingamerica/progressive.html (1192 words)

	How's the Progressive Caucus Progressing?
		Since most of the positions generally labeled progressive are backed by either a majority or a large minority of Americans, it certainly seems useful to have at least a small minority in Congress pushing for them.
		So, the Progressive Caucus may not have a perfect record, but it has clearly accomplished something by organizing 44 members to back the bill promoted by its co-chairs.
		The civil rights and civil liberties goals of the Progressive Caucus include changing the PATRIOT Act, though not repealing it; protecting the privacy of Americans; extending the Voting Rights Act; reforming the electoral process; and opposing corporate consolidation of the media.
	www.opednews.com /articles/opedne_david_sw_070327_how_s_the_progressiv.htm (2422 words)

	Louisiana Weekly - Your Community. Your Newspaper.
		Top priorities for the caucus have been pushing to balance the federal budget and lowering the federal debt.
		Two women-California Democrats Barbara Lee and Lynn Woolsey-currently chair the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and both are seeking re-election to lead the caucus in the 110th Congress.
		The gains by progressive Democratic women follow an election in which the party's two campaign chairs-Rep. Rahm Emanuel of Illinois and Sen. Charles Schumer of New York-actively sought out a number of fiscally and socially conservative candidates to run in moderate districts and states.
	www.louisianaweekly.com /weekly/news/articlegate.pl?20061204p (1074 words)

	Labor Blog
		Progressives, including Richard Ely, Louis Brandeis, Felix Frankfurter, the Webbs in England etc., were interested not in protecting women but in protecting men and the race.
		And so progressives, in order to salvage some of those laws on behalf of women, turned to a whole range of alternative arguments to convince the courts that women deserved "special" protection, especially since women could not vote and could not protect their interests themselves politically.
		On Monday, Senator Feinstein introduced legislation to undermine what is known as the Alien Tort Claims Act, an old law dating back to the first years of the Republic that has been revived in recent years by human rights activists to hold corporations responsible for their actions in developing nations.
	www.nathannewman.org /laborblog (9529 words)

	Progressive Caucus Rising: This election was no victory for centrists
		In particular, the Congressional Progressive Caucus is on the rise.
		Though the CPC represents about a third of House Democrats, the caucus members hold ranking minority positions on half of the House's 20 standing committees, including Conyers on the Judiciary Committee, Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.) on the Education and the Workforce Committee, and Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) on the Government Reform Committee.
		The Progressive Promise provides the CPC with a foundation from which to build their legislative efforts.
	www.opednews.com /articles/opedne_nick_bur_061110_progressive_caucus_r.htm (1644 words)

	portland imc - 2005.04.04 - LONG LIVE THE HOUSE PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS ! !
		WorldNetDaily.com published an "expose" of the House Progressive Caucus back last November on the occasion of Nancy Pelosi, who represents San Francisco in the House of Representatives, becoming the minority "whip" for the Democrats in the House.
		If you are proud of the implication that the democratic progressive caucus is the covert arm of the overt DSA, while claiming to be a "progressive democrat" yourself, then you are telling the world that YOU too are not what you seem, and that you are also a crypto-socialist.
		Metaphorically speaking, the members of the progressive caucus are wolves dressed as sheep.
	portland.indymedia.org /en/2005/04/314837.shtml (2865 words)

	Corpus Christi Chapter of the Progressive Populist Caucus
		"The Progressives" as we are already known, are looked upon by other groups as committed to change within the party and willing to topple the traditional structures of political power within the community that have been a hindrance to progressive change.
		The Progressive Center was established by Abel Cavada and Joy Miller-Cavada as a means to continue organizing and stabilizing our membership and group, as well as to serve the community, and to establish a stable meeting place.
		Progressives know the importance of celebrating civil rights, and that the struggle continues for the rights of everyone to participate in democracy and power.
	www.ccppc.org (1460 words)

	Maine Progressive Caucus - ABOUT (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The progressive voice was strong at the Maine Democratic Convention last June, as reflected in our state party platform and the strong showing for Howard Dean and Dennis Kucinich.
		MPC is in turn a chapter affiliate of the newly-formed Progressive Democrats of America.
		In addition to direct political activity, the Maine Progressive Caucus serves as a networking organization, working with local, regional or statewide groups to reach common goals.
	www.maineprogressive.org /About/index.htm (204 words)

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