2020 Membership Assembly featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib!
We want to celebrate five years of RAD with you – longtime members, supporters, and newcomers alike – and then look towards taking our next steps together in building our movement.
RAD Election Wins & Next Steps
While it has not been an ideal year and we had mixed results nationally and in Vermont, we want to take a moment to celebrate Tuesday’s victories and all of the work that helped to get us here.
Democracy Defenders Resources and Updates
We are just over a week away from the November 3rd election, and we wanted to provide a few resources and updates on pre- and post election news and events.
Democracy Defenders Resources and Updates
We are just over a week away from the November 3rd election, and we wanted to provide a few resources and updates on pre- and post election news and events.
Tell Governor Sununu: Defend Our Democracy, Protect Our Elections & Save Our Court!
We are in a troubling time, and the future of our democracy is at stake. We are headed into a historic election that will shape our communities and impact our rights for years to come, and we are simultaneously facing a right-wing attempt to rush through the confirmation of an anti-choice, climate science questioning Supreme Court nominee.
Tell Governor Scott: Defend Our Democracy, Protect Our Elections & Save Our Court!
We are in a troubling time, and the future of our democracy is at stake. We are headed into a historic election that will shape our communities and impact our rights for years to come, and we are simultaneously facing a right-wing attempt to rush through the confirmation of an anti-choice, climate science questioning Supreme Court nominee.
Democracy Defenders
Following last week’s presidential debate and Trump’s concerning attempts to undermine confidence in our electoral process, we are redoubling our efforts to ensure a fair election and preparing to respond to any post-election threats to our democracy.
Vermont Post-Primary Endorsements 2020
The November election is almost five weeks away, and we are getting ready. Following the Primary Day results, Rights & Democracy has been at work looking at the candidates who are moving on to the General Election, and evaluating how their platforms
The September Newsletter
RAD Regional Organizer Kevin Pentz at the polls in the Lakes Region supporting our local endorsed ... Read more
The August Newsletter
RAD endorsed candidate for State Rep. NH-25 Ward 1 Robin Vogt attended our rally or extending ... Read more
Take Action and Support RAD Candidates!
There is still time for you get involved and help our candidates win in the September 8th primaries, and make sure they go on to the General Election in November. To help you take action, we have assembled a “one-stop shop” here for all of the RAD-endorsed candidates in New Hampshire.
Round Two: RAD Endorses an Additional 21 Candidates in NH State Races
From municipal boards to the presidency, we need movement champions in office at every level of government, who will advocate for the change we need and ensure that the communities most impacted by the multitude of crises confronting us, and whose voices have been excluded from decision-making spaces will be heard and included.
Primary Day Wins (and what’s next)!
This year’s Primary Day was thrilling! Fifty candidates of our endorsed slate of fifty-five won their races, and we couldn’t be more excited! We wanted to share highlights with you from a few of Tuesday’s key races…
Actions of the Week: August 3rd to 7th
What happening this week? Check out RAD’s upcoming events, key actions, resources and more!
Good Trouble by Jean Lewandowski
We’re especially proud right now to be parents and grandparents. The Trump administration has finally gotten so out of hand, a Wall of Moms had to “stop this car” to intervene in Portland, Oregon.
The July Newsletter
With half of the year behind us, we’re looking towards what’s ahead with new energy. For us at RAD, June was about finding our balance in a wild spectrum of emotions and responses to the crises and movements escalating around us – a balance between introspection and action, leading and listening; and transitioning while staying still.
Lessons from 2020 by Jean Lewandowski
“But times must alter, or this is a ruined country. Nothing but integrity in private ... Read more
We need a People’s Bailout! Sign the petition!
For one of the wealthiest countries to ignore the struggles of everyday people and their families is why we at Rights & Democracy and our national affiliates are demanding that our Senate leaders do their job when they return to Washington, DC next week.
Our Petition: We need a People’s Bailout!
For one of the wealthiest countries to ignore the struggles of everyday people and their families is why we at Rights & Democracy and our national affiliates are demanding that our Senate leaders do their job when they return to Washington, DC next week.
Halfway through 2020 and we aren’t slowing down
June was a whirlwind of activity. From Black Lives Matter to launching a just transition platforms and endorsing a slate of candidates, we’ve covered a lot of ground and are excited to tell you about it!
RAD Endorses Candidates in 2020 Gubernatorial and State Legislative Races
Members of Rights & Democracy (RAD) have voted to endorse a slate of 84 total ... Read more
RAD Endorses Candidates in 2020 Gubernatorial and State Legislative Races
Tuesday night, in coalition with other regional organization and groups, RAD launched Renew New England, bold new policy for a just transition, and also announced a slate of 56 RAD-endorsed candidates in the upcoming 2020 elections.
RAD and NHYM Action Endorse Andru Volinsky for Governor.
Rights & Democracy’s member leaders and New Hampshire Youth Movement Action have overwhelmingly voted to ... Read more
Resources for Visioning a Just & Equitable Future
In early May, RAD members, local and national leaders, and community activists came together for ... Read more