Our Success Depends on You
Thank you for your past support — it is because of you that we were … Read more
Raise the Wage Update: One House Committee Down, More to Go!
Yesterday, the House General, Housing, and Military Affairs Committee voted 7-4 to support raising Vermont’s minimum wage … Read more
Welcome New (and Familiar) Faces to Rights & Democracy Staff!
We had a great conversation on our membership call Sunday night, where we discussed upcoming actions … Read more
As GOP Attacks Health Care, Movement for Single-Payer Grows Across Country
Critics of single-payer in the media repeatedly point to its so-called “failure” in Vermont as a reason why proposals can’t work. Vermont made major progress on a single-payer bill in 2010 but Gov. Peter Shumlin abandoned the effort in 2014, controversially citing costs — and not political obstacles — as the reason.
An Inside Account of How Direct Action Helped Kill the GOP Healthcare Bill
In this series, we’ll be talking with experienced organizers, troublemakers and thinkers. They’ll be sharing their insights on what works, what doesn’t, and what has changed, and what’s still the same.
Vermonters gather to ‘resist and rebuild’ during divisive political climate
The summit featured panel discussions and workshops on a broad range of topics, from the environment to criminal justice reform and gender equality.
Movement Politics Webinar
The movement that Bernie inspired across the country we must continue to organize not only … Read more
As Activism Under Trump Draws First-Timers, Organizers Look To Keep Momentum
Nearly 2,000 people attended the March For Science in Burlington on April 22. Advocacy groups say since President Donald Trump took office, they’ve seen an increase in people who want to join their organizations.
Main Street Alliance of Vermont and Rights and Democracy Release Report Detailing the High Cost of ACA Repeal for Vermont
Contact: Kaycie Miltenberger, kaycie@mainstreetalliance.org, 802-585-6242 James Haslam, james@radvt.org, 802-272-0882 Main Street Alliance of Vermont and … Read more
Vermont legislature considers paid family leave act
The Vermont House is considering a bill that would create mandatory paid family leave for employees.
Women’s March Overwhelms Montpelier
Thousands rallied in Montpelier for the march, held in concert with hundreds of other events around the country.
Women’s March demonstrators discuss movement’s future
A crowd of several thousand listens to speeches during Women’s March on Montpelier and Unity Rally at the Statehouse on Saturday, January 21, 2017.
Vt. Lt. Gov. Zuckerman Hosts One of At Least 70 Rallies Across the Country to “Save Health Care”
At least 1,000 people met up to rally for health care rights at Burlington High School Sunday. They joined those in about 70 other rallies around the nation, all focused on the fight to “save health care” in the United States.
Indigenous People’s Day Solidarity Action
March & Rally for People and Planet Over Profit On Monday, October 10th, after a … Read more
Bernie Sanders to Join Rights & Democracy For Labor Day Celebrations
When: Labor Day, Monday, September 5, 2016 New Hampshire: 12noon – 2pm, MainStreet Warner Stage … Read more
The Political Revolution Pivots To Local Level
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 12, 2016 Contact: James Haslam, 802-272-0882, james@radvt.org Rights & Democracy thanks … Read more
Rights & Democracy to Host VT Political Revolution Party
PRESS ADVISORY Contact: Aly Johnson-Kurts – aly@radvt.org, (802) 595-9593 What: Announcement of the candidates Rights … Read more
Rights & Democracy Announces Preliminary Endorsements at Packed VT Political Revolution Party
For info: James Haslam, Executive Director (802.272.0882 or james@radvt.org) (South Burlington)–A large crowd of attendees … Read more
Rights & Democracy to Host Montpelier Gubernatorial Panel
Contact: Aly Johnson-Kurts – aly@radvt.org, (802) 595-9593 Vermont Gubernatorial Candidates Panel in Montpelier Who: Rights … Read more
Vermonters Push Resolution on Superdelegates at VT Democratic Party Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aly Johnson-Kurts – aly@radvt.org, (802) 595-9593 Barre, VT – On Sunday … Read more
Main Street Alliance, Rights & Democracy, VPIRG: Shumlin Signs Automatic Voter Registration Bill
Contact: Kaycie Miltenberger, kaycie@mainstreetalliance.org, 541-969-3517 MONTPELIER, VT – Today, Vermont became the fourth state with … Read more
Rights & Democracy Delivers 5,000 Signatures Calling On VT Superdelegates to Vote Sanders
Standing by the Democracy sculpture outside the Main Street Federal Building, members of Rights & Democracy delivered an open letter, signed by over five thousands Vermonters, to our state’s superdelegate supporters of Hillary Clinton.
Thousands of Bernies? Progressive Groups Aim to Build a Majority From the Bottom Up
Our goal is to create thousands of Bernie Sanders and fill all levels of government with incorruptible service leaders who represent the needs of the 99 percent.