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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2025 Year in Review
As we reflect on the past year, it is impossible to ignore the profound challenges that shaped our work in 2025. We witnessed unprecedented attacks on government institutions, attacks that disrupted essential services, undermined public trust, and, in our own case, resulted in the termination of a critical grant. At the same time, 2025 brought…
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NH Lawmakers cut taxes on the wealthy – again!
A statement from RAD and partner organizations: Lawmakers voted on HB155 today and it passed with 189 Yea – 165 Nay, a BET tax cut that would cut $26 million a year from state revenue and likely jumpstart higher property taxes statewide via local budget strains, advocates from a diverse group of organizations, including childcare,…
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Thinking about running for office in Vermont? We’ve got the training you need
Have you ever considered running for office or helping someone in your community step up to run? Are you wondering what it takes to get on the ballot? And what it takes to win? If so, this is a great training opportunity that will introduce the ins and outs of successful campaigns! Leadership Education and Development…
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Join RAD at Vermont’s Biggest Labor Day March and Rally Sept. 1
Family-friendly event celebrates working Vermonters over billionaires. Labor Day is just around the corner, and it’s a perfect occasion for we, the people, to remind the people in our government that they are supposed to serve all of us, not just the billionaires. It’s a time for us to join together in the understanding that…
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Channeling Anger Into Activism – Advice from Becca Balint
Fresh off No Kings Day keynote, Balint joins RAD’s Federal Action Call. U.S. Representative Becca Balint is often asked how she doesn’t become consumed by anger by “going toe-to-toe with MAGA Republicans day in and day out,” she told a group of volunteers gathered for RAD’s monthly Federal Action Call Wednesday night. Balint’s message? Channel…
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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 they think we’ll just watch. But we won’t. Not anymore. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH, WE RISE UP WITH ONE DEMAND: HANDS OFF! Hands Off! is a nationwide day of mobilization that represents our collective stand against the most brazen power…
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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 fight and what you can do. When: Thursday, March 27, from 6-7pmWhere: Zoom (you will receive the link after you register) Congress is planning to pass a 10-year budget that would give $4.5 trillion in handouts to billionaires and corporations,…
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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, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of issues demanding our attention. The good news? We don’t have to do all the things all the time! If it seems overwhelming, just choose ONE thing to do this week.…
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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 it before, but that’s because the circumstances we’re witnessing continue to escalate in unprecedented ways. That’s why Rights and Democracy (RAD) has developed a Resistance Team in each of our states – a new initiative designed to create a space…
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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 to be part of it! Please join us this Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 PM, via Zoom. This annual event is a celebration of our collective impact and a valuable opportunity for our bistate community to come together. Here’s what…
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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 in Montpelier. In moments when words feel insufficient to capture our collective grief and determination, there is power in coming together. As Vermonters process the weight of recent events and brace for what may come, we’re issuing a call to…
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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 come together. As Granite Staters process the weight of recent events and contemplate what lies ahead, we’re calling on our community to gather—not just to talk, but to build the collective power we’ll need for the journey ahead. The New…
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2025 Year in Review
As we reflect on the past year, it is impossible to ignore the profound challenges that shaped our work in 2025. We witnessed unprecedented attacks on government institutions, attacks that disrupted essential services, undermined public trust, and, in our own case, resulted in the termination of a critical grant. At the same time, 2025 brought…
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Thinking about running for office in Vermont? We’ve got the training you need
Have you ever considered running for office or helping someone in your community step up to run? Are you wondering what it takes to get on the ballot? And what it takes to win? If so, this is a great training opportunity that will introduce the ins and outs of successful campaigns! Leadership Education and Development…
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Join RAD at Vermont’s Biggest Labor Day March and Rally Sept. 1
Family-friendly event celebrates working Vermonters over billionaires. Labor Day is just around the corner, and it’s a perfect occasion for we, the people, to remind the people in our government that they are supposed to serve all of us, not just the billionaires. It’s a time for us to join together in the understanding that…
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Channeling Anger Into Activism – Advice from Becca Balint
Fresh off No Kings Day keynote, Balint joins RAD’s Federal Action Call. U.S. Representative Becca Balint is often asked how she doesn’t become consumed by anger by “going toe-to-toe with MAGA Republicans day in and day out,” she told a group of volunteers gathered for RAD’s monthly Federal Action Call Wednesday night. Balint’s message? Channel…
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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 they think we’ll just watch. But we won’t. Not anymore. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH, WE RISE UP WITH ONE DEMAND: HANDS OFF! Hands Off! is a nationwide day of mobilization that represents our collective stand against the most brazen power…
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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 fight and what you can do. When: Thursday, March 27, from 6-7pmWhere: Zoom (you will receive the link after you register) Congress is planning to pass a 10-year budget that would give $4.5 trillion in handouts to billionaires and corporations,…
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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, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of issues demanding our attention. The good news? We don’t have to do all the things all the time! If it seems overwhelming, just choose ONE thing to do this week.…
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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 it before, but that’s because the circumstances we’re witnessing continue to escalate in unprecedented ways. That’s why Rights and Democracy (RAD) has developed a Resistance Team in each of our states – a new initiative designed to create a space…
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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 to be part of it! Please join us this Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 PM, via Zoom. This annual event is a celebration of our collective impact and a valuable opportunity for our bistate community to come together. Here’s what…
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2025 Year in Review
As we reflect on the past year, it is impossible to ignore the profound challenges that shaped our work in 2025. We witnessed unprecedented attacks on government institutions, attacks that disrupted essential services, undermined public trust, and, in our own case, resulted in the termination of a critical grant. At the same time, 2025 brought…
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NH Lawmakers cut taxes on the wealthy – again!
A statement from RAD and partner organizations: Lawmakers voted on HB155 today and it passed with 189 Yea – 165 Nay, a BET tax cut that would cut $26 million a year from state revenue and likely jumpstart higher property taxes statewide via local budget strains, advocates from a diverse group of organizations, including childcare,…
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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 they think we’ll just watch. But we won’t. Not anymore. ON SATURDAY, APRIL 5TH, WE RISE UP WITH ONE DEMAND: HANDS OFF! Hands Off! is a nationwide day of mobilization that represents our collective stand against the most brazen power…
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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 fight and what you can do. When: Thursday, March 27, from 6-7pmWhere: Zoom (you will receive the link after you register) Congress is planning to pass a 10-year budget that would give $4.5 trillion in handouts to billionaires and corporations,…
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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, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of issues demanding our attention. The good news? We don’t have to do all the things all the time! If it seems overwhelming, just choose ONE thing to do this week.…
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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 it before, but that’s because the circumstances we’re witnessing continue to escalate in unprecedented ways. That’s why Rights and Democracy (RAD) has developed a Resistance Team in each of our states – a new initiative designed to create a space…
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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 to be part of it! Please join us this Thursday, December 12th at 7:00 PM, via Zoom. This annual event is a celebration of our collective impact and a valuable opportunity for our bistate community to come together. Here’s what…
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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 come together. As Granite Staters process the weight of recent events and contemplate what lies ahead, we’re calling on our community to gather—not just to talk, but to build the collective power we’ll need for the journey ahead. The New…
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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 extreme stance on reproductive rights. While Ayotte now claims to support a woman’s right to choose, her political record tells a very different story. Throughout her career, she has consistently taken positions that oppose women’s reproductive freedoms, voting for measures…