ADA was founded by Eleanor Roosevelt, John Kenneth Galbraith, Walter Reuther, Arthur Schlesinger, and Reinhold Niebuhr shortly after FDR died. Our goal then? To keep the New Deal dream of a fair and prosperous America for all alive for generations to come.
ADA is a premier multi-issue organization. But the issues on which we work do not come from the top down. They come from you. Every ADA member has a voice.
Follow the issue links tolerant more about the issues and to TAKE ACTION with fellow ADA activists!
ADA members fight to expand access to the ballot, register voters, pass the JLVRAA and much more.
ADA works alongside labor to ensure workers have dignity in the workplace and to increase wages and benefits.
ADA works towards Medicare For All, education and environmental justice and numerous civil rights a racial equity issues.
Each cycle ADA members tirelessly work to turn out the vote in local, state and national elections. Get involved in a local GOTV campaign today!
ADA members are active writing blogs, hosting podcasts, talking with other liberals across the country and participating in their local communities. Learn more by following the links below.