ADA Candidate Questionnaires
Here are the questionnaires of the ADA endorsed candidates for the 2012 primary season:
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Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) is the oldest liberal political organization in the country, founded in 1947. From the drafting and adoption of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter in 1951 to the movement to recall Mayor Frank Rizzo, the history of Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of ADA, is the history of progressive politics in Philadelphia. We continue to strive to be a leading local watchdog for Progressive Values, Good Government and the Advancement of Democracy.
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WHAT TYPE OF PHOTO ID CAN I USE TO VOTE?
As the primary nears, the question will certainly arise – how does the new Voter ID law affect me? The first answer is that for the primary on April 24th it doesn’t affect you at all! Do not stay home from the polls for the April primary because of the Voter ID law! The second answer… [Read more…]
ADA Candidate Endorsements for 2012 Primary
April 7, 2012 by bmchaleinphilly
Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of Americans for Democratic endorses these candidates in the April 24th primary. MARK COHEN AND NUMA ST. LOUIS – State Representative of the 202nd District. Both candidates in this race were endorsed MIKE HAYS – State Representative of the 26th District. BABETTE JOSEPHS AND BRIAN SIMS – State Representative of the 182nd… [Read more…]
Candidate Endorsement Questionnaires
The questionnaires for candidates seeking endorsement in the 2012 primaries can now be downloaded. Questionnaires should be returned by e-mail to sepa.ada@gmail.com by March 23, 2012. Please note that there are separate forms for state and federal offices. ADA Endorsement Questionnaire State Office ADA Endorsement Questionnaire Federal Offices
ADA newsletter with candidate endorsements
From the Chair Glenavie Norton In a time when we are increasingly worried about party polarization and the Republican Party’s extreme rightward swing, ADA is pleased to endorse good government candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties. The reign of Commissioner Marge Tartaglione is finally coming to a close after many decades. But reform… [Read more…]
Rob Stuart
It is with enormous sorrow that we learned today of the death of our board member, Rob Stuart. Rob became a member of our board in 2010. He quietly and generously shared his media and technology expertise, his understanding of Philadelphia politics, his intelligence, his creativity, and his dedication to advancing a democratic and liberal… [Read more…]
May 17, 2011 Primary Endorsements
Here are the candidates endorsed or recommended by the board of ADA of Southeastern Pennsylvania for the primary election on Tuesday, May 17. ADA did not consider candidates who are running unopposed in the Primary. As usual, judicial candidates are the most difficult to assess and we only consider those who contact us and respond to our questionnaire. Commonwealth Court … [Read more…]
Remembering Lenora Berson
Representative Mark Cohen offers these words in remembrance of long time ADA Board Member Lenora Berson who passed away February 12, 2011. Philadelphia has had many political and community activists over the years. We have had only one Lenora Berson. Lenora died earlier this month at the age of 83. She was an impassioned advocate… [Read more…]
From the Chair
Dear ADAers, This is an absolutely critical election! The outcome means control of the US Congress, the PA Governor, the PA House and the re- districting of legislative districts. If the Republicans gain control in Washington, we can say goodbye to the reforms undertaken by President Obama and hello to the right-wing Tea Party fringe… [Read more…]
Welcome to new website and to fall 2010
I want to welcome everybody to our new WordPress website. We hope that you will take advantage of its user friendly aspects and be active participants, contributing your ideas by posting on this site, and by checking into our Categories feature for news, endorsements, recommendations and events. Thank you, Sean Dorn, for setting up this… [Read more…]
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