Archive for June, 2009

Major new trade legislation pending

June 25, 2009
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The TRADE Act sets a standard for where House Dems stand on trade and is a clear rejection of NAFTA.

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Progressive Reading List

June 22, 2009
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I thought it would be nice to share with you some of my favorite progressive books. Feel free to add your own favorites!

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Get your petitions here!

June 19, 2009
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We've got two petitions uploaded. They are for Thom Kleiner (County Executive)/Paul Piperato (County Clerk) and for the offices of Town Supervisor, Town Justice, Receiver of Taxes, and Trustees in Orangetown.

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Progressive Dems campaign for Kleiner

June 18, 2009
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The Rockland Progressive Dems will meet on Wed., June 24 @ 7:30 pm, at Nyack Village Hall. The major focus of our meeting will be to mobilize for Thom Kleiner, the Democratic candidate for County Executive.

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Regulating gun use, not ownership

June 17, 2009
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I know this country was born from the barrel of a Pennsylvania rifle and the gun is a part of our cultural DNA. But we do not have to accept needless gun violence just because the 2nd Amendment says we can own a weapon.

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Disloyal Democrats are the party’s weak links

June 10, 2009
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When Democratic politicians give support to the Republican Party, the damage they do is not easily reversed. What should loyal Democrats do? Stick our heads in the sand or unburden ourselves of such politicians?

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Pascack Brook needs help!

June 9, 2009
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Pascack Brook needs help!

Today there was a heavy downpour. Once again, the Pascack Brook is loaded with silt. This stuff kills whatever is living in the stream...

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John Hall’s Quiet Accomplishments

June 7, 2009
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Without much fanfare, Congressman John Hall has been busy on a host of progressive issues and stepping up to the plate for health care, green technologies, and alternative energy. Here's a rundown of the Congressman's agenda:

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Ramapo group disputes “safest town” flier

June 6, 2009
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Preserve Ramapo says a mailer sent out by the Town Supervisor's office, which claims that the town is the safest place in the country to live, is nothing more than "marketing fiction."

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County Exec race kickoff June 24

June 5, 2009
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The Rockland Progressive Democratic Caucus will meet on Wed., June 24 in Nyack to start our grassroots campaign for Thom Kleiner, the Democratic candidate for County Executive. Please join us.

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