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.
Take Action: Stop Indefinite Internment of Families
I’m deeply terrified by the anti-immigrant fervor gripping America right now. Especially a recent remark made … Read more
Nina Turner to Keynote Whose Vermont? Our Vermont! Forums
It’s time to build the people power necessary to see paid family leave, raising the … Read more
Stop the Separation of Children Now!
My name is Kelly Mangan. I’m a member of Rights and Democracy, the chair of … Read more
June 30: From Protest to Power Party with Nina Turner
Join Nina Turner, President of Our Revolution, for a lively conversation about how to build … Read more
June 29: Whose Vermont? Our Vermont! Bennington Gubernatorial Forum
Join Rights & Democracy and Rights & Democracy of Bennington for a gubernatorial panel and a … Read more
June 29: Whose Vermont? Our Vermont! Rutland Gubernatorial Forum
Join Rights & Democracy and the Rutland NAACP for a gubernatorial forum and a special … Read more
What Issues are Most Important to You & Your Community?
Rights & Democracy has launched an exciting listening campaign to hear from people around Vermont—of diverse backgrounds and … Read more
It’s Time to Veto Phil Scott
Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed bills to raise the minimum wage (S.40) and establish … Read more
Urgent: Calls Needed Today in Support of Raising the Minimum Wage
We are close to winning a huge victory for working Vermonters by raising the state’s … Read more
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, [email protected], 802-585-6242 James Haslam, [email protected], 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.