We hope you found time for rest and rejuvenation in the final days of December....Read More

Grassroots Organizations Launch Statewide Climate and Jobs Coalition BURLINGTON, VT – Frontline communities, labor groups,...Read More

We made it! December is here at last. In January, everyone sensed we were embarking...Read More

RAD's Burlington Chapter is part of a coalition working to improve tenant rights in the...Read More

The voters spoke in record numbers. Prominent in that record turnout were working class folks,...Read More

We want to celebrate five years of RAD with you - longtime members, supporters, and...Read More

While it has not been an ideal year and we had mixed results nationally and...Read More

We are just over a week away from the November 3rd election, and we wanted...Read More

We are in a troubling time, and the future of our democracy is at stake....Read More

Vermont is often hailed as a progressive haven, but in reality the state's politics are...Read More

In a year of many worries about what the future holds, we are fortunate to...Read More

Following last week’s presidential debate and Trump’s concerning attempts to undermine confidence in our electoral...Read More

We all know there is a lot at stake in the 2020 general election on...Read More

The November election is almost five weeks away, and we are getting ready. Following the...Read More

This year's Primary Day was thrilling! Fifty candidates of our endorsed slate of fifty-five won...Read More

For one of the wealthiest countries to ignore the struggles of everyday people and their...Read More

June was a whirlwind of activity. From Black Lives Matter to launching a just transition...Read More

Tuesday night, in coalition with other regional organization and groups, RAD launched Renew New England,...Read More

We had a busy April with political roundtables and a COVID-19 Town Hall. As we...Read More

To say we are heartbroken, to say we are devastated, to say we are angry...Read More

So far, 2020 is proving to be a year of tumultuous and uncertain times. We...Read More

The recently released International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) evaluation of the Bennington Police...Read More

We at Rights & Democracy know that for too long, too many of our communities have...Read More

Welcome to the very first RAD Vermont monthly newsletter! This year is already taking a...Read More

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...Read More

We are calling on Gov. Phil Scott to take additional, immediate steps to ensure the...Read More

With the rapidly changing the COVID-19 crisis, this is a time when we must pull...Read More

As Rights & Democracy continues to closely monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments in New Hampshire and...Read More

I’m hard wired as an optimist, but today—post-Super Tuesday and after a 72-hour period which...Read More

Rights & Democracy (RAD) members have voted to endorse a slate of twelve candidates across...Read More

The Vermont House and Senate Committees on Appropriations are seeking public input on the Governor’s...Read More

MONTPELIER – The members of the Raise The Wage Coalition believe that working Vermonters deserve...Read More

Wow, what a year it’s been at Rights & Democracy here in Vermont. 2019 was...Read More

We’re on our way! It’s People Power Week here at Rights & Democracy and hopefully,...Read More

With your support, and the support of your friends and neighbors, together we can ensure...Read More

Rights & Democracy is a young organization, and we currently receive the majority of our...Read More

What a day! Thank you to all of our member volunteers, leaders, and staff who...Read More

BRATTLEBORO – Rights & Democracy members have overwhelmingly voted to endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders in...Read More

Below are the Board of Director nominees who are up for election at this year’s...Read More

One way to stay on top of everything that’s going on — from meetings in...Read More

Join Rights & Democracy (RAD) for our Annual Membership Assembly and People Power Summit Our...Read More

Have you ever considered running for office, or participating in a campaign, but found the...Read More

An overwhelming display of solidarity at the People’s Convention in Detroit reminded us that physical...Read More

Despite an emotional and articulated display of solidarity by dozens of Vermonters, the Green Mountain...Read More

The Green Mountain Care Board will soon determine if the health insurance premiums for more...Read More

Well … now what? More than a month out we’re still scratching our heads at...Read More

A few weeks ago I was in handcuffs, one of six People’s Action members arrested...Read More

We need calls and emails to legislators and legislative leadership to demonstrate there is significant...Read More

It’s time for legislators to improve the lives of everyday Vermonters by passing legislation that...Read More

With such great turnout at our Windham Together meeting in late February and at the...Read More

It’s March and we’re hitting the midpoint of very busy legislative session that will be...Read More

The legislature is in full swing and we’re working on some of our members’ key...Read More

Congratulations are in order to the four RAD-endorsed candidates who won on Tuesday, as well...Read More

It’s another busy week for Rights & Democracy (RAD) folks in the State House, out...Read More

Rights & Democracy (RAD) is excited to announce that it is endorsing candidates in each...Read More

100+ people braved a statewide snowstorm to attend our Opening Day People Power Lobby events...Read More

Around New Year's Eve every year, I like to reflect on the highlights from the...Read More

My name is Teddy Waszazak and I’m a member of Rights & Democracy (RAD). Like...Read More

My name is Mary Gerisch and I’m a member of Rights & Democracy (RAD) and...Read More

My name is Jubilee McGill and I’m a member of Rights & Democracy (RAD). Like...Read More

We're asking you take a moment between now and the end of the year to...Read More

Help us raise $10,000 in one day! How? Your #GivingTuesday donation will be matched dollar...Read More

Winning a veto-proof majority in the House means that we've shifted the balance of power...Read More

by Martha Sylvester Vermont’s nickname is the Green Mountain State, and all of our beautiful...Read More

We’re down to the final DAYS of this historic midterm election where Rights & Democracy...Read More

“Whether you care about the environment or women’s rights or racial justice or what’s happening...Read More

On Saturday, October 5th, my heart broke. I felt outraged, silenced, and betrayed as I...Read More

Join Rights & Democracy to help get out the vote for endorsed candidates across Vermont...Read More

By Johanna De Graffenreid While I am fortunate to call Vermont my home, I am...Read More

Lead with love. That was one of the key lessons that Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii)...Read More

Help us #StopKavanaughNow and join us tomorrow, Friday, September 21 in New Hampshire to let...Read More

The Rights & Democracy Project is excited to announce the recipients of our annual Movement...Read More

Last week, several RAD members joined national partner organizations (like the Women’s March, Be a...Read More

Rights & Democracy members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Democrat Christine Hallquist for Governor....Read More

The nurses at the UVM Medical Center are struggling to reach a fair contract that...Read More

The following is a statement from Rights & Democracy's Vermont Endorsement Committee on Rep. Kiah...Read More

Christine Hallquist, Phil Scott, and what we do from now until November 6 By Alison...Read More

What could be better than a room full of people who care about making change...Read More

Did you see the exciting primary results? Thank you to everyone who made calls, sent...Read More

Our drinking water infrastructure needs serious work, and our small scale systems must start testing...Read More

Here they are … the Rights & Democracy list of endorsed candidates for the 2018...Read More

Rights & Democracy is announcing its member-endorsed candidates for 2018! These candidates were endorsed by...Read More

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I believe Ady is a national treasure. He is using his brilliance and an unbelievable...Read More

We are excited to announce the first crop of endorsed candidates—from US Senator to Vermont...Read More

A major concern with the Republican bill in Congress is the potential elimination of coverage...Read More

I’m deeply terrified by the anti-immigrant fervor gripping America right now. Especially a recent remark made...Read More

It’s time to build the people power necessary to see paid family leave, raising the...Read More

My name is Kelly Mangan. I’m a member of Rights and Democracy, the chair of...Read More

Join Nina Turner, President of Our Revolution, for a lively conversation about how to build...Read More

Join Rights & Democracy and Rights & Democracy of Bennington for a gubernatorial panel and a...Read More

Join Rights & Democracy and the Rutland NAACP for a gubernatorial forum and a special...Read More

Rights & Democracy has launched an exciting listening campaign to hear from people around Vermont—of diverse backgrounds and...Read More

Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed bills to raise the minimum wage (S.40) and establish...Read More

We are close to winning a huge victory for working Vermonters by raising the state’s...Read More

Thank you for your past support — it is because of you that we were...Read More

Yesterday, the House General, Housing, and Military Affairs Committee voted 7-4 to support raising Vermont’s minimum wage...Read More

We had a great conversation on our membership call Sunday night, where we discussed upcoming actions...Read More