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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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!
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!
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).
Meet RAD’s 2023 Town Meeting Day Candidates
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!
RAD Denounces Threats to Organizing for Safe and Inclusive Schools
Contacts: Mia Schultz: [email protected] | 520.221.0836Maggie Cawley: [email protected] | 802.683.8324 Attacks on efforts to advance … Read more
RAD 2022 Vermont Election Wins
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.
Get Out the Vote for VT Movement Candidates!
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.
RAD 2022 Vermont Voting Guide
The November 8th election is just around the corner and if you haven’t voted yet, now’s a great time to do so! Here is your RAD 2022 Vermont Voting Guide, with the list of 58 candidates up and down the ballot who RAD’s members and leaders voted to endorse this election cycle.
RAD 2022 Vermont Post-Primary Endorsements
We are excited to introduce our newest wave of 2022 Vermont endorsed candidates up and down the ballot!
RAD’s September 2022 Vermont Newsletter
Between Vermont’s primaries, hosting community forums, and deepening our issue organizing and leadership development, summer has flown by!
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.
Meet RAD’s 2022 Endorsed Candidates
Meet RAD’s full slate of endorsed candidates for the historic 2022 election season!
Our 2022 General Endorsements
Rights & Democracy is pleased to announce their full list of regular endorsements for the 2022 elections of 31 candidates, including statewide endorsements of Peter Welch for US Senate, Becca Balint for US Congress, David Zuckerman for Lieutenant Governor, and Rory Thibault for Attorney General.
The Weekly: Grow your leadership with us in 2022!
We’ve got exciting news: our sister organization Rights & Democracy Institute (RDI) has opened applications for the 2022 Catalyst Leadership program!