Building Power Together
In a year of many worries about what the future holds, we are fortunate to have a RAD-endorsed progressive candidate for governor who has committed to helping build a Vermont that prioritizes workers’ rights, racial justice, public services, and a climate-secure future. His name? David Zuckerman.
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.
We all know there is a lot at stake in the 2020 general election on November 3rd. While we are organizing hard with our national movement partners to beat Trump, this year it is more important than ever to show up strong for our Vermont state and district candidates.
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
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…
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.
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!
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.
We had a busy April with political roundtables and a COVID-19 Town Hall. As we kick off the month with International Workers Day and our upcoming community Visioning Sessions, May promises to be even more eventful.
To say we are heartbroken, to say we are devastated, to say we are angry – is not enough. We must end the killing. Rights & Democracy stands in solidarity with everyone across this country and beyond, who is rising to defend Black lives.
So far, 2020 is proving to be a year of tumultuous and uncertain times. We are reminded almost daily of how much is at stake in the upcoming elections. From municipal boards to the presidency, we need movement champions in office at every level of government, who will advocate for the change we so desperately need and give voice to those who have been excluded from decision-making spaces and who are most impacted by the multitude of crises confronting us.
The recently released International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) evaluation of the Bennington Police Department is just a snapshot of a much larger problem – one that reaches far beyond the boundaries of Bennington.
We at Rights & Democracy know that for too long, too many of our communities have been living in crisis. Today’s combined COVID and climate crises have exposed this broken system—an inequitable economy and unjust society that has pushed millions of us to the margins.
Welcome to the very first RAD Vermont monthly newsletter! This year is already taking a toll on many of us – emotionally, politically, and physically. During this new and uncertain period, RAD is shifting the scope of its work to support the needs of our communities while pushing for the structural change required to create safe, healthy, and equitable conditions for our collective future. RAD is responding to COVID-19 in our communities in a variety of ways, which you can read more about below.
We just want to say…thank you, Bernie. Your ability to inspire and mobilize millions of … Read more
In the coming months, Rights & Democracy is embarking on an ambitious project to organize … Read more
Rep. Kiah Morris, a leader and consultant on issues of diversity, equity, and leadership, has joined the Rights & Democracy staff as its Movement Politics Director in Vermont
We are calling on Gov. Phil Scott to take additional, immediate steps to ensure the public health and safety of ALL Vermonters, especially those who are most at-risk and vulnerable in times of crisis.
With the rapidly changing the COVID-19 crisis, this is a time when we must pull together as a community and support each other.
As Rights & Democracy continues to closely monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments in New Hampshire and Vermont, the health and well-being of our members, leaders, staff, and communities are of the utmost importance
I’m hard wired as an optimist, but today—post-Super Tuesday and after a 72-hour period which saw Bernie Sanders drop from the definitive presidential front runner to underdog—has really put that to the test.
Rights & Democracy (RAD) members have voted to endorse a slate of twelve candidates across three communities during upcoming elections on Town Meeting Day
The Vermont House and Senate Committees on Appropriations are seeking public input on the Governor’s Recommended FY 2021 State Budget
MONTPELIER – The members of the Raise The Wage Coalition believe that working Vermonters deserve … Read more