Americans for Democratic Action
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ADA: Updates (via Facebook)
Protecting and expanding democracy should be job ONE. Sign our petition to Congress demanding action on voting rights and protections.
Congress: We demand a democracy that works for us
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Voters delivered a mandate -- and an opportunity -- to move our democracy forward. It’s time for Congress to listen. We need a democracy where voters are protected from discrimination and can make themselves heard at the ballot box. A democracy where electoral districts are drawn fairly, so that e...Check out this story about the remarkable Tim Black. A longtime ADA leader and activist, Tim is still a card carrying member of ADA today!
Reflections on Turning 100 with Chicago’s Remarkable Timuel Black
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Few Chicagoans can say they’ve lived through 100 years of change. But historian and civil rights activist Timuel Black can when he marks his 100th birthday on Friday.Trump’s one time cyber security ‘expert’ gets internet pranked showing lack of knowledge about internet and internet security. Only ‘best people’ for Trump Admin.
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All Jason Velazquez needed was about $6 and 15 minutes.As we're discussing the fight for a higher minimum wage during the final hours of our post-election summit and planning some action on the issue, here's quick glimpse into the happenings.
Kicking off the final day of our post-election summit here in Philly, John Meyerson from Raise the Wage PA is giving us an update on the fight for increasing the minimum wage
Healthcare panel at ADA summit in Philly. Great morning talking about ADA’s work on 2018 election! Next up...training for next steps. Wave on!
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When you shop at AmazonSmile, Amazon will donate to Americans for Democratic Action Education Fund. Support us every time you shop.Operation ‘Mid-term Distraction’ is ending.
Troops at U.S.-Mexican border to start coming home
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All the troops should be home by Christmas, as originally expected, Army Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan said in an interview Monday.Kemp declared ‘winner’ in GA governor race. You can pick your friends but you shouldn’t be able to pick your voters. Angry? Fight back by supporting our effort to replace Kemp. secure.actblue.com/donate/gavotingrights
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“The law as it stands says that he received an adequate number of votes to become the governor of Georgia,” she told CNN on Sunday. “But we know sometimes the law does not do what it should.”Upset about voter suppression? Appalled at the results in GA with Stacey Abrams? Here's your chance to fight back in GA. The race for Secretary of State is in a December 4th runoff. The Secretary of State oversees elections and replacing Abrams' opponent, who made voter suppression his top priority, would be a strong statement and help fight voter suppression in GA and, frankly, around the country. Your support will go to ADA's get-out-the-vote efforts and continued efforts to expand, not restrict, democracy! Click below to donate to this effort and share to spread the word.
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Nobody Is Above the Law—Mueller Protection Rapid Response
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BREAKING: PROTESTS CALLED FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 5 PM LOCAL TIMEDonald Trump has installed a crony to oversee the special counsel's Trump-Russia investigation, crossing a red line set to protect the investigation. By replacing Rod Rosenstein with just-named Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker a...Thank you! For your activism, voting, volunteering, and support of ADA. Your work and support created a positive impact on the results and is laying the groundwork for the future. We are tired, excited, disappointed. The next phase of our movement together is here and we want you to continue with us. Thank you. Join us in Philadelphia Dec. 1-2 for a debrief and training for the future! Sign up for more information below.
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ADA: What You Should Know
Into the New Year!
What a year 2018 has been and as we head into 2019 together we have much to be thankful for (check out ADA's 2018 Election Report) but also much work to do on issues, 2019 elections such as our work trying to securing working majorities in Virginia!, and setting up...
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How has Congressional partisanship evolved?
A researcher in London has used ADA Voting Records over the past 70 years to create a tool that shows all sorts of interactive information on partisanship trends. Check out the tool HERE.
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