Building Power Across VT & NH
Rights & Democracy is a multi-issue grassroots organization working on social, racial, environmental, and economic justice issues. We are building a movement across Vermont and New Hampshire to bring about the transformative change our communities need.
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
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This Saturday, April 5: It’s Time to Mobilize
The Time for Action Is Now. They’re dismantling our country. They’re looting our government. And … Read more
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Join Us for a Deep Dive on the Federal Tax and Budget Fight
Join Rights and Democracy for a teach-in to learn about the federal tax & budget … Read more
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What You Can Do Now: Taking Action in Challenging Times
In these unprecedented political times, when so many communities and democratic norms are under attack, … Read more
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Building Sustainable Resistance: Introducing RAD’s Federal Resistance Teams
The need for organized, strategic resistance has never been more critical. We know you’ve heard … Read more
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Join Us for Rights and Democracy’s Annual Membership Assembly: Our Power, Our Future
Rights and Democracy is gearing up for our Annual Membership Assembly, and we want you … Read more
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In times like these, we gather: join us at the VT People Power Summit on 11/23
Due to a last-minute change of venue, the VT People Power Summit will now be … Read more
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Standing together: join us at the NH People power summit on 11/16
In moments of profound uncertainty and challenge, our greatest strength lies in our ability to … Read more
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Stop the Flip Flop: Kelly Ayotte Must Answer for Her Record on Reproductive Rights
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
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
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
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
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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This Saturday, April 5: It’s Time to Mobilize
The Time for Action Is Now. They’re dismantling our country. They’re looting our government. And … Read more
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Join Us for a Deep Dive on the Federal Tax and Budget Fight
Join Rights and Democracy for a teach-in to learn about the federal tax & budget … Read more
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What You Can Do Now: Taking Action in Challenging Times
In these unprecedented political times, when so many communities and democratic norms are under attack, … Read more
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Building Sustainable Resistance: Introducing RAD’s Federal Resistance Teams
The need for organized, strategic resistance has never been more critical. We know you’ve heard … Read more
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Join Us for Rights and Democracy’s Annual Membership Assembly: Our Power, Our Future
Rights and Democracy is gearing up for our Annual Membership Assembly, and we want you … Read more
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In times like these, we gather: join us at the VT People Power Summit on 11/23
Due to a last-minute change of venue, the VT People Power Summit will now be … 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
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
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
This 2023 Vermont Town Meeting Day, our movement delivered some big wins!
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This Saturday, April 5: It’s Time to Mobilize
The Time for Action Is Now. They’re dismantling our country. They’re looting our government. And … Read more
-
Join Us for a Deep Dive on the Federal Tax and Budget Fight
Join Rights and Democracy for a teach-in to learn about the federal tax & budget … Read more
-
What You Can Do Now: Taking Action in Challenging Times
In these unprecedented political times, when so many communities and democratic norms are under attack, … Read more
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Building Sustainable Resistance: Introducing RAD’s Federal Resistance Teams
The need for organized, strategic resistance has never been more critical. We know you’ve heard … Read more
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Join Us for Rights and Democracy’s Annual Membership Assembly: Our Power, Our Future
Rights and Democracy is gearing up for our Annual Membership Assembly, and we want you … Read more
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Standing together: join us at the NH People power summit on 11/16
In moments of profound uncertainty and challenge, our greatest strength lies in our ability to … Read more
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Stop the Flip Flop: Kelly Ayotte Must Answer for Her Record on Reproductive Rights
Rights and Democracy New Hampshire is calling on Kelly Ayotte to come clean about her … Read more
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RAD 2022 NH Election Wins
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 NH Voting Guide
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.