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 … Read more
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!
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).
RAD 2022 Vermont Primary Day Wins
We are exhilarated that 48 of 55 RAD-endorsed candidates won their races in Vermont’s 2022 Primary Day elections! Vermont’s multiracial working class turned out to the polls, and it shows.
Speak up for a Vermont Climate Action Plan that ensures we all can thrive!
The Vermont Climate Council is gearing up to develop a plan that will serve as a roadmap for how our state addresses the climate crisis. Now is our chance to speak up for a Climate Action Plan that rapidly transitions us off of fossil fuels while centering justice, equity, and most-impacted Vermonters to ensure we all can thrive!
Housing Justice for All Vermonters
Housing is a basic need. We are working to ensure that everyone in Vermont is guaranteed affordable, safe, equitable, and healthy housing. Please join us.
Legislative Update for the Week of February 15th
This new legislative session has brought many changes. This year, we are seeing committees working on legislation in a more comprehensive way, including creating various committee drafted bills instead of stand-alone bills.
A Win for Just Cause Eviction in Burlington!
RAD’s Burlington Chapter is part of a coalition working to improve tenant rights in the city by passing a Just Cause Eviction charter change, which would protect tenants from arbitrary evictions and require landlords to have a legal justification for evicting a tenant. This past Monday, the coalition secured an important win when the Burlington City Council voted “yes” on a resolution to
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.
Resources to Support Communities in Responding to COVID-19
With the rapidly changing the COVID-19 crisis, this is a time when we must pull together as a community and support each other.
Testify at Public Hearings on Vermont’s 2021 Budget
The Vermont House and Senate Committees on Appropriations are seeking public input on the Governor’s Recommended FY 2021 State Budget
Vermonters Urge Legislators to Raise the Wage
MONTPELIER – The members of the Raise The Wage Coalition believe that working Vermonters deserve … Read more
The Year in People Power: 2019
Wow, what a year it’s been at Rights & Democracy here in Vermont. 2019 was … Read more
RAD Leaders Among 1700 at People’s Convention
An overwhelming display of solidarity at the People’s Convention in Detroit reminded us that physical … Read more
Health Care Rate Regulators: Profits over People
Despite an emotional and articulated display of solidarity by dozens of Vermonters, the Green Mountain … Read more
Well … now what?
Well … now what? More than a month out we’re still scratching our heads at … Read more
Let legislators know: It’s time to Raise the Wage!
We need calls and emails to legislators and legislative leadership to demonstrate there is significant … Read more