Giving Thanks on #GivingTuesday
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Congratulations RAD Champions!
Winning a veto-proof majority in the House means that we’ve shifted the balance of power in our state from a pen back to the people. We have paved the way to pass bold legislation like a $15 an hour minimum wage, paid family and medical leave, tackling systemic racism, and taking real action on climate change—issues that already enjoy support by the majority of Vermonters.
Vote: Our Environment Needs You
by Martha Sylvester Vermont’s nickname is the Green Mountain State, and all of our beautiful … Read more
The Last Weekend
We’re down to the final DAYS of this historic midterm election where Rights & Democracy members are doing all they can to ensure a record turnout on Tuesday, November 6th.
All that we love is on the line
“Whether you care about the environment or women’s rights or racial justice or what’s happening … Read more
We Will Not Go Back
On Saturday, October 5th, my heart broke. I felt outraged, silenced, and betrayed as I … Read more
Help RAD Get Out the Vote!
Join Rights & Democracy to help get out the vote for endorsed candidates across Vermont … Read more
Vermont, The Next North Carolina?
By Johanna De Graffenreid While I am fortunate to call Vermont my home, I am … Read more
URGENT: Join us in NH to #StopKavanaughNow!
Help us #StopKavanaughNow and join us tomorrow, Friday, September 21 in New Hampshire to let … Read more
Our 2018 Movement Builder Award Winners!
The Rights & Democracy Project is excited to announce the recipients of our annual Movement Builder Award winners for Vermont and New Hampshire.
We Must #StopKavanaughNow
Last week, several RAD members joined national partner organizations (like the Women’s March, Be a Hero, Center for Popular Democracy, and more) and traveled to DC to disrupt the Senate Judiciary Committee’s Hearings on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
Rights & Democracy Endorses Christine Hallquist for Governor
Rights & Democracy members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Democrat Christine Hallquist for Governor.
Open Letters for Town Support of UVMMC Nurses
The nurses at the UVM Medical Center are struggling to reach a fair contract that … Read more
Reaction to Rep. Kiah Morris’ Decision to Not Seek Re-Election
The following is a statement from Rights & Democracy’s Vermont Endorsement Committee on Rep. Kiah Morris’ decision to not seek re-election.
Getting Serious About Power
Christine Hallquist, Phil Scott, and what we do from now until November 6 By Alison … Read more
What comes once a year & is really RAD?
What could be better than a room full of people who care about making change … Read more
Who Won? Vermont Won!
Did you see the exciting primary results? Thank you to everyone who made calls, sent … Read more
How We Get Clean Water for All
Our drinking water infrastructure needs serious work, and our small scale systems must start testing to protect us from lead poisoning.
2018 Endorsements
Here they are … the Rights & Democracy list of endorsed candidates for the 2018 … Read more
RAD Members Endorse 2018 Candidates
Rights & Democracy is announcing its member-endorsed candidates for 2018! These candidates were endorsed by … Read more
Membership Assembly and People Power Summit
Join Rights & Democracy (RAD) and the Monadnock Progressive Alliance (MPA) for RAD's Annual Membership ... Read more
RAD Brings a Real American Hero to Vermont & New Hampshire Aug 10-11
I believe Ady is a national treasure. He is using his brilliance and an unbelievable amount of determination to fight for a better country until his last breath.
RAD’s First Crop of Endorsed Candidates for 2018
We are excited to announce the first crop of endorsed candidates—from US Senator to Vermont … Read more
Advocates look to put Scott on the spot over health care
A major concern with the Republican bill in Congress is the potential elimination of coverage for addiction recovery.