Donna Edwards

Rethink Afghanistan: Filmmaker Robert Greenwald "Took A Lot Of Grief" For Movie On Afghan War Policy

Raw Story | Kathleen Miller | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics


The left-wing filmmaker behind a documentary that questions U.S. policy in Afghanistan says he "took a lot of grief" and lost progressive donors when ...

At Rep. Edwards Town Hall, Crowd Largely Supportive of Public Option

Sandy Goodman | Posted 10.16.2009 | Politics


Sandy Goodman

One man heckled Edwards briefly, denouncing the public option. Outside, a LaRouchite handed out brochures comparing Obama to Hitler.

Real Democrats Standing Strong for American Working Families

Howie Klein | Posted 09.24.2009 | Politics


Howie Klein

If you haven't said thanks yet, I'd recommend today would be a good day to think about Maxine Waters, Jerry Nadler, Donna Edwards, Barney Frank, and any of the other members you've heard speaking out forcefully about the public option.

Donna Edwards On Health Care Reform

Howie Klein | Posted 09.21.2009 | Politics


Howie Klein

Since becoming a member of Congress Edwards has had the best -- meaning most progressive -- voting record of any member of the House. She has been more than an ally; she has been an advocate.

Where in the World is Kathleen Sebelius?

Cenk Uygur | Posted 07.20.2009 | Politics


Cenk Uygur

I've seen a great variety of Republicans all over TV trying to bury the public option in an avalanche of lies. So, where are the Democrats? Where is Obama? Where is Kathleen Sebelius?

Obama and Anti-War Democrats

Norman Solomon | Posted 07.19.2009 | Politics


Norman Solomon

Progressives across the country should plan on giving special support to anti-war democrats Edwards, Grayson, Massa, Pingree, Polis and Speier in 2010.

Defend Rep. Donna Edwards From Intimidation on Israel and Mideast

Jeremy Ben-Ami | Posted 07.10.2009 | Politics


Jeremy Ben-Ami

Let's show that there's real support for pro-Israel, pro-peace members of Congress by helping Congresswoman Donna Edwards scare off any possible challengers.

Kucinich Leads Trend for Even Handed Foreign Policy

Michael Carmichael | Posted 02.27.2009 | Politics


Michael Carmichael

According to astute observers -- there is a new trend in Congress in favor of a more even-handed approach to foreign policy. The bipartisan group, Co...

Campaigning with one of the "more and better Democrats"

Chellie Pingree | Posted 10.05.2008 | Politics


Chellie Pingree

Last month -- on one of the most beautiful days of our all-too-short-summer here in Maine, I was proud to have America's newest Member of Congress, Do...

Debbie Cook and Larry Kissell: Two Progressive Democrats for Congress

Erik Ose | Posted 09.26.2008 | Politics


Erik Ose

These contests will help determine whether the party can hold off Republicans' attempts to seize back control of Congress, or add seats to the Democratic majority they gained in 2006.

Female Pols Mount Record Number of 'Comeback' Bids

Allison Stevens | Posted 08.08.2008 | Politics


Allison Stevens

Unlike men, women still are reluctant to put themselves forward as candidates without first climbing the political ladder, often from the bottom rung, and don't throw their hats into the ring unless asked to.

Hey Kids, Let's Fire Steny Hoyer

Marshall Grossman | Posted 07.01.2008 | Politics


Marshall Grossman

So why, when in more and more districts, a vote to fund the war is a greater threat to incumbency than a vote to end it, do Hoyer and Pelosi still carry Bush's brackish water?