Building Power Across VT & NH

Let’s move Vermont and New Hampshire forward and build healthy, just, and equitable communities for all of us.

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Mission

Our mission is to bring people together to take action to build healthy communities and make the values of our communities guide the policies of our government.

Vision

We believe we can achieve a society where people earn a livable wage and have access to affordable health care, and where a progressive and equitable…

Principles

Our nation has failed to establish a democracy that safeguards our fundamental, inalienable rights to achieve full human dignity and to advocate effectively…

Recent Posts

  • Stop the Flip Flop: Kelly Ayotte Must Answer for Her Record on Reproductive Rights

    Stop the Flip Flop: Kelly Ayotte Must Answer for Her Record on Reproductive Rights

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    Rights and Democracy New Hampshire is calling on Kelly Ayotte to come clean about her … Read more

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  • As Thousands Are Kicked Off Medicaid, Rights & Democracy Institute Unveils New Findings Highlighting Need to Protect, Strengthen, and Expand Program

    As Thousands Are Kicked Off Medicaid, Rights & Democracy Institute Unveils New Findings Highlighting Need to Protect, Strengthen, and Expand Program

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    Half of Vermont survey respondents were unaware of the need to renew their coverage when the national public health emergency ended, while nearly half reported challenges applying for, renewing, and accessing services with Medicaid.

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  • RAD’s VT Legislative Halfway Report: Deep Dive

    RAD’s VT Legislative Halfway Report: Deep Dive

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    We’re halfway through the 2023 Vermont State Legislative session. The Legislature calls this point “crossover,” since it’s the deadline for bills to cross over to the other chamber. Here’s what RAD has been fighting for this session and what we are excited to see moving!

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  • ON 2023 VT Town Meeting Day, Voters Said “Yes!” to Just Cause Eviction

    ON 2023 VT Town Meeting Day, Voters Said “Yes!” to Just Cause Eviction

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    This 2023 Vermont Town Meeting Day, our movement delivered some big wins!

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  • Affordable Heat Act Advances Unanimously through Vermont Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee

    Affordable Heat Act Advances Unanimously through Vermont Senate Natural Resources & Energy Committee

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    Today, in a huge victory for climate action and addressing Vermont’s second largest source of climate pollution – the thermal heating sector – the Senate Natural Resources and Energy Committee voted 5-0 to advance the Affordable Heat Act (S.5).

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  • Meet RAD’s 2023 Town Meeting Day Candidates

    Meet RAD’s 2023 Town Meeting Day Candidates

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    As we move toward Vermont’s 2023 Town Meeting Day, we are excited to introduce you to the full slate of local candidates that we are endorsing ahead of March 7th!

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  • Grieving and honoring Tyre Nichols

    Grieving and honoring Tyre Nichols

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    Tyre Nichols was a Black father and a youngest son, a photographer, a skateboarder, a lover of sunsets, and so much more. And he should be alive today, sharing his gifts and his dreams with the world.

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  • RAD Denounces Threats to Organizing for Safe and Inclusive Schools

    RAD Denounces Threats to Organizing for Safe and Inclusive Schools

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    Contacts: Mia Schultz: mia@radvt.org | 520.221.0836Maggie Cawley: maggie@radvt.org | 802.683.8324 Attacks on efforts to advance … Read more

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  • RAD 2022 NH Election Wins

    RAD 2022 NH Election Wins

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    What a couple of days it has been! RAD is proud and excited that 28 of our 56 endorsed candidates on the November 2022 ballot are confirmed winners in their races and will take office this coming session.

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  • RAD 2022 Vermont Election Wins

    RAD 2022 Vermont Election Wins

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    What a night! RAD is proud and excited that 44 of our 58 endorsed candidates won their 2022 races up and down the ballot and will take office this coming session. 

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  • RAD 2022 NH Voting Guide

    RAD 2022 NH Voting Guide

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    The November 8th election is just around the corner. It’s time to get ready for Election Day! Check out your RAD 2022 New Hampshire Voting Guide, with the list of 56 candidates who RAD’s members and leaders voted to endorse this election cycle based on their alignment with our values and vision.

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  • Get Out the Vote for VT Movement Candidates!

    Get Out the Vote for VT Movement Candidates!

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    We are closing in on the November 8th election. The time is now to make a difference for Vermont movement candidates! Here are some ways to support RAD-endorsed candidates in high stakes races around the state.

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