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Honoring ADA leader Marvin Rich. Please read more about Marvin, share your memories of Marvin, and/or make a memorial contribution in his honor by clicking below.
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It might be relatively small in the grand scheme of things, but we're very happy to see Rep. Jennifer Wexton is proudly displaying the trans flag outside her Congressional office. ADA has put in a lot of work in Virginia's 10th District over the last couple years and it's rewarding to see it represented by a woman who will stand up for all of her constituents -- not just the privileged few who can write campaign checks.
Jennifer Wexton Displays Trans Flag Outside Office
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If you’ve ever visited one of the House Office Buildings, you’ve probably noticed the flags outside Congressional offices. Most offices include the American flag and the flag of their h…New Congress starts today! Demand that they protect democracy by signing the petition today. Thank you.
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...ADA mourns the passing of our friend and colleague Marvin Rich.
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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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.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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