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AMERICANS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION For Information Contact: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today, Americans for Democratic Action issued the following statement from National Director Michael J. Wilson: “When ADA cofounder Walter Reuther spoke at the 1963 March on Washington, he didn’t do it for himself, but for those who directly faced state-sanctioned discrimination. Today, in 2009, I join with the leaders of the National Equality March, not for myself, but for those who directly face state-sanctioned discrimination.” “Discrimination is discrimination. It’s wrong, it’s unconstitutional, and it goes directly against the founders of this nation who said that we were all created equal, and that we are endowed by Our Creator with certain inalienable rights, and that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. ADA supports marriage equality, and we are proud to join those who are willing to march for it, work for it, and fight for it.” Americans for Democratic Action is endorsing marriage equality as a key civil rights initiative for our organization and for the country. Furthermore, ADA is in support of full equality and in opposition to discrimination and intends to use the full legislative, political, policy, and grassroots apparatus to fight for justice. ADA is America's most experienced independent liberal lobbying organization. In the spirit of the New Deal and ADA founders Eleanor Roosevelt, renowned economist John Kenneth Galbraith, and former Senator and Vice President Hubert Humphrey we lobby through coalition partnerships, through direct advocacy, and through the media. Back to Press Releases |