Progressive Change Campaign Committee

Progressive Change Campaign Committee is a U.S. political action committee that aims to promote progressive values and policies, often working with Democratic politicians and organizations like MoveOn.org, Daily Kos, and SEIU. The committee was founded in 2009 by Stephanie Taylor and Adam Green, with the goal of supporting progressive candidates and causes, such as health care reform and financial reform, as advocated by Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders. The organization has been involved in various campaigns and initiatives, including the 2010 United States elections, 2012 United States presidential election, and 2016 United States presidential election, often working with other groups like AFL-CIO, NAACP, and Sierra Club.

● Overview

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee is a 501(c)(4) organization that focuses on grassroots organizing and online activism, using tools like social media and email marketing to mobilize supporters and promote its causes, similar to Organizing for America and Color of Change. The committee has been involved in a range of issues, including Wall Street reform, climate change, and income inequality, often working with think tanks like Center for American Progress and Economic Policy Institute. The organization has also been a strong supporter of progressive politicians, such as Sherrod Brown, Al Franken, and Kirsten Gillibrand, and has worked to promote their policies and agendas, including the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

● History

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee was founded in 2009 by Stephanie Taylor and Adam Green, with the goal of creating a more progressive and democratic political system, inspired by the 2008 United States presidential election and the presidency of Barack Obama. The organization quickly gained attention and support from progressive activists and politicians, including Howard Dean, John Kerry, and Nancy Pelosi. In its early years, the committee focused on issues like health care reform and financial reform, working with other organizations like Health Care for America Now and Americans for Financial Reform. The committee has also been involved in various elections, including the 2010 United States elections, 2012 United States presidential election, and 2016 United States presidential election, often supporting candidates like Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Keith Ellison.

● Activities

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has been involved in a range of activities, including grassroots organizing, online activism, and lobbying, often working with other groups like MoveOn.org, Daily Kos, and SEIU. The organization has used social media and email marketing to mobilize supporters and promote its causes, including Wall Street reform, climate change, and income inequality. The committee has also been a strong supporter of progressive politicians, such as Sherrod Brown, Al Franken, and Kirsten Gillibrand, and has worked to promote their policies and agendas, including the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Additionally, the organization has been involved in various protests and rallies, including the Occupy Wall Street movement and the Women's March on Washington, often working with other organizations like AFL-CIO, NAACP, and Sierra Club.

● Endorsements

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has endorsed a range of progressive politicians and candidates, including Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Keith Ellison. The organization has also worked with other progressive groups, such as MoveOn.org, Daily Kos, and SEIU, to support progressive causes and candidates, including Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Joe Biden. The committee has been a strong supporter of progressive policies, such as Medicare for All, free college tuition, and a $15 minimum wage, often working with think tanks like Center for American Progress and Economic Policy Institute. The organization has also endorsed various ballot initiatives and referendums, including the 2012 Massachusetts ballot initiatives and the 2016 California Proposition 55, often working with other organizations like AFL-CIO, NAACP, and Sierra Club.

● Criticisms

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has faced criticism from some conservative and moderate groups, who have accused the organization of being too radical and partisan, similar to criticisms of Organizing for America and Color of Change. Some have also criticized the committee's fundraising practices and its use of dark money, which has been a topic of debate in the 2010 United States elections, 2012 United States presidential election, and 2016 United States presidential election. Additionally, some have accused the organization of being too focused on electoral politics and not enough on grassroots organizing and community building, a criticism also leveled at MoveOn.org and Daily Kos. However, the committee has maintained that its goal is to promote progressive values and policies, and to support progressive candidates and causes, including those advocated by Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, and Bernie Sanders.

● Notable_members_and_staff

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has a number of notable members and staff, including its co-founders Stephanie Taylor and Adam Green. The organization has also been advised by a range of progressive activists and politicians, including Howard Dean, John Kerry, and Nancy Pelosi. Other notable members and staff include Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Keith Ellison, who have all been involved in the organization's activities and campaigns, including the 2010 United States elections, 2012 United States presidential election, and 2016 United States presidential election. The committee has also worked with a range of other progressive organizations, including MoveOn.org, Daily Kos, and SEIU, and has been supported by a range of progressive donors and funders, including George Soros and Tom Steyer. Category:Progressive organizations in the United States