Americans for Democratic Action
Fighting for progress and resisting reaction since 1947
ADA: Updates (via Facebook)
The decision to deliver critical aid to our states, cities & towns is a “no brainer” according to Glenn Hubbard, an economic advisor to George W. Bush. Studies repeatedly show such aid is a win-win for Congress & our communities. Call 1-888-981-9704 #FundtheFrontLines
More than 70 percent of voters surveyed in Alaska, Colorado, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Montana and North Carolina say they support spending $1 trillion in federal money to prevent cuts to health care providers, teachers and first responders. thehill.com/homenews/senate/509336-exclusive-poll-shows-pressure-on-vulnerable-gop-senators-to-ba... #fundthefrontlines
Exclusive: Poll shows pressure on vulnerable GOP senators to back state and local coronavirus aid
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A new poll shows overwhelming public support in Senate battleground states for Congress to provide up to $1 trillion in fiscal relief to state and local governments whose budgets have been drained by the coronavirus pandemic.Mitch McConnell released the Senate for TWO vacations, abandoning working people and our communities when we need them most. Call your senator at 1-888-981-9704 and tell them to pass aid to states, cities, towns and schools! #DoYourJob #FundtheFrontLines
Carmen is fighting to keep essential workers on the job so critical services such as health care, EMS and home care can continue. The Senate can’t leave again w/o providing needed aid for essential workers. Call your senators now at 1-888-981-9704 #FundtheFrontLines
Selflessness and a commitment to helping others are what keeps Michael going. He believes serving others is what he’s supposed to do. How can we thank public service workers like him with pink slips? Call 1-888-981-9704 and tell your senators: #DoYourJob #FundtheFrontLines
Anything <$1 trillion in aid will lead to millions of layoffs and significantly hurt our chances of economic recovery. Without it, 5.3 million people will lose their jobs. Call your senators now at 1-888-981-9704 and tell them to #FundtheFrontLines www.epi.org/blog/without-federal-aid-to-state-and-local-governments-5-3-million-workers-will-like...
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Last week, EPI hosted a bipartisan panel of economists who called upon policymakers to pass significant federal aid for state and local governments in coming months. This panel’s judgement was unanimous that federal aid for subnational governments is crucial for helping the economy mount a rapid r...ADA is focused on IA, NC, and AZ. Help us cross the finish line and #DitchMitch. Support the effort at adaction.org/donate or you can text ADA47 to (202) 796-2201.
Analysis | The Senate seats most likely to flip in November
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Even as Democrats’ map has expanded, Republicans see races tightening in their favor.Millions of families have lost their jobs and can’t afford their rent, food, and health care. We need the Senate to get back to work and pass an adequate COVID relief bill now. #DoYourJob
The next two weeks are critical to passing a real, robust pandemic relief bill that supports families and individuals who are most in need right now. Call your Senators today and tell them to #DoYourJob!
Think you're prepared to vote in this year's election? Find out here - watch ADA of Northeastern Illinois chapter chairman, Richard Means, as he breaks down the Top 10 Ten Things You Need to Know to Vote on November 3rd! Click the link below and use password 'Election2020!' to watch! us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Yh8RlQcPz8kG9I0LxWb9dLE_kffO2ZVFuFNK4PmleGvxXgSjm8oXMDUs6SCTSPCy.HRL9bi...
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Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars across mobile, desktop, and room systems. Zoom Rooms is the original software-based conference room solution used around the world in board, confer...It's Monday, which means it's time to see ADA's Spotlight on the Election 2020: Maine! Find our more about this important race here: act.myngp.com/Forms/-1826208549387108352
ADA: What You Should Know
ADA Awards Gala. Register today!
Free Registration (but please do give support if you can!) Join us September 23rd, ONLINE, at 6:30pm eastern to honor progressive champions such as Leo Gerard of the United Steel Workers, Journalist E.J. Dionne, and Author/Activist Yolanda Caraway. We will also honor...
ADA Voting Record
ADA's Latest Voting Record is online now.
ADA Vote 2020
Visit ADA's 2020 Election Resources Page.
Covid-19 Resources
Check out updates, information, and actions related to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
ADA Fireside Chats
ADA is doing weekly Fireside Chats on different topics. Join us at 8pm eastern. CLICK HERE TO WATCH LIVE or on ADA's Facebook Page HERE. View last week's ADA Fireside Chat HERE.
ADA Time Machine
Check out this interesting exchange between Daniel Patrick Moynihan and John Kenneth Galbraith about ADA Membership. https://adaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/ADAGalbraithMoynihan1970.pdf
Check back from time to time to see other ADA History.
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.