“Words matter.” It’s a simple message, one I’ve cited before, short enough to be printed on a lapel button. I know this, thinking back a dozen years, to when I worked for the National Council of Churches (NCC), a national Christian organization. There WERE indeed buttons circulating around NCC offices with these two words on display.   The “words matter” message was in support of more inclusive, less male dominant language… in church documents, in congregations, in outreach conversations, and most certainly, in our thinking. Memories of this button surfaced after reading reports and se ..read more

We hope you will join us July 10th in person or online to celebrate our 2024 honorees. You can Register Today ..read more

ADA is thanks you for your support and activism in the 2022 Election cycle. With your help, ADA won an astonishing 65% of the races we engaged in helping win control of state legislatures, governors races, a U.S. Senate majority, and turning the predicted “red wave” in the House into a trickle. Read about the races we highlighted and did voter contact in at the links below. Visit ADA’s 2022 Election Resources Page. Check out how your Senators and House Member scored on ADA’s latest Voting Record too ..read more

ADA congratulated our brothers and sisters at the United Auto Workers (UAW). For more than 75 years ADA and UAW have marched side-by-side in the fight for worker’s rights. From ADA founder Walter Reuther, UAW President, to current UAW President Shawn Fain, ADA’s 2023 Reuther/Chavez Workers’ Rights Awardee we salute the determination and leadership of UAW. See UAW President Fain accepting his 2023 ADA award below or HERE ..read more

In 2023 voters in key states stood up and fought back against threats to our democracy.  In 2024 the threats to our democracy are even greater!  WE CAN STOP TRUMP AND HIS POSSE IN 2024!  With your support, WE WILL defend OUR democracy and turn back the Trump threat in 2024! Read more ..read more

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ADA unequivocally condemns the violent and barbaric Hamas terror attack on innocent Israeli citizens.   ADA urges the sparing of civilian lives in this conflict and continues to support peace and a two-state solution. Americans for Democratic Action Urges Ceasefire, Solidarity Against Slaughter In the wake of October’s barbaric and deplorable violence by Hamas, we have seen many statements and demonstrations proclaiming Solidarity with Israel, and many words and events around the world proclaiming Solidarity with Palestine. Despite our empathy for Israelis anguished and rightfully enrage ..read more

With an eye on 2024, we are resuming our election spotlights. We hope you find them informative and use the information to increase your activism in the critical months ahead. Find out more HERE.  ..read more