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Stepping into 2021 with RAD.
We hope you found time for rest and rejuvenation in the final days of December....
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RAD and Coalition Partners Launch Vermont Renews
Grassroots Organizations Launch Statewide Climate and Jobs Coalition BURLINGTON, VT – Frontline communities, labor groups,...
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December Reflections to Close Out 2020
We made it! December is here at last. In January, everyone sensed we were embarking...
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A Win for Just Cause Eviction in Burlington!
RAD's Burlington Chapter is part of a coalition working to improve tenant rights in the...
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The November Bistate Newsletter
The voters spoke in record numbers. Prominent in that record turnout were working class folks,...
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2020 Membership Assembly featuring Rep. Rashida Tlaib!
We want to celebrate five years of RAD with you - longtime members, supporters, and...
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RAD Election Wins & Next Steps
While it has not been an ideal year and we had mixed results nationally and...
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Democracy Defenders Resources and Updates
We are just over a week away from the November 3rd election, and we wanted...
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Tell Governor Scott: Defend Our Democracy, Protect Our Elections & Save Our Court!
We are in a troubling time, and the future of our democracy is at stake....
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Progressive VT Women Take On the Establishment
Vermont is often hailed as a progressive haven, but in reality the state's politics are...
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Why Zuckerman Is the VT Governor We Need
In a year of many worries about what the future holds, we are fortunate to...
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Democracy Defenders
Following last week’s presidential debate and Trump’s concerning attempts to undermine confidence in our electoral...
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RAD 2020 VT Voter’s Guide
We all know there is a lot at stake in the 2020 general election on...
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Vermont Post-Primary Endorsements 2020
The November election is almost five weeks away, and we are getting ready. Following the...
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Primary Day Wins (and what’s next)!
This year's Primary Day was thrilling! Fifty candidates of our endorsed slate of fifty-five won...
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Our Petition: We need a People’s Bailout!
For one of the wealthiest countries to ignore the struggles of everyday people and their...
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Halfway through 2020 and we aren’t slowing down
June was a whirlwind of activity. From Black Lives Matter to launching a just transition...
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RAD Endorses Candidates in 2020 Gubernatorial and State Legislative Races
Tuesday night, in coalition with other regional organization and groups, RAD launched Renew New England,...
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Hello May – Giving Tuesday, Green New Deal, and Grassroots Power
We had a busy April with political roundtables and a COVID-19 Town Hall. As we...
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Standing in Solidarity.
To say we are heartbroken, to say we are devastated, to say we are angry...
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Meet RAD’s 2020 Early Candidate Endorsements!
So far, 2020 is proving to be a year of tumultuous and uncertain times. We...
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Take Action! We are calling for a fair and just Bennington Police Department
The recently released International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) evaluation of the Bennington Police...
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We’re here for each other: Today, Tuesdays, and all the Tomorrows.
We at Rights & Democracy know that for too long, too many of our communities have...
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RAD Vermont’s Inaugural Monthly Newsletter!
Welcome to the very first RAD Vermont monthly newsletter! This year is already taking a...
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Thank you, Bernie.
We just want to say…thank you, Bernie. Your ability to inspire and mobilize millions of...
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RAD is giving residents in manufactured home communities a voice
In the coming months, Rights & Democracy is embarking on an ambitious project to organize...
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Kiah Morris Joins RAD staff as Movement Politics Director
Rep. Kiah Morris, a leader and consultant on issues of diversity, equity, and leadership, has...
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A Vermont Response to COVID-19: Advancing Community Health and Recovery
We are calling on Gov. Phil Scott to take additional, immediate steps to ensure the...
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Resources to Support Communities in Responding to COVID-19
With the rapidly changing the COVID-19 crisis, this is a time when we must pull...
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Rights & Democracy Responds to COVID-19
As Rights & Democracy continues to closely monitor Coronavirus (COVID-19) developments in New Hampshire and...
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Super Tuesday – Reflections, Takeaways and Gratitude
I’m hard wired as an optimist, but today—post-Super Tuesday and after a 72-hour period which...
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RAD Members Endorse in Local Races for Town Meeting Day
Rights & Democracy (RAD) members have voted to endorse a slate of twelve candidates across...
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Testify at Public Hearings on Vermont’s 2021 Budget
The Vermont House and Senate Committees on Appropriations are seeking public input on the Governor’s...
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Vermonters Urge Legislators to Raise the Wage
MONTPELIER – The members of the Raise The Wage Coalition believe that working Vermonters deserve...
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The Year in People Power: 2019
Wow, what a year it’s been at Rights & Democracy here in Vermont. 2019 was...
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Are you RAD?
We’re on our way! It’s People Power Week here at Rights & Democracy and hopefully,...
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You are the people in People Power
With your support, and the support of your friends and neighbors, together we can ensure...
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Giving = Power
Rights & Democracy is a young organization, and we currently receive the majority of our...
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People’s Picks: RAD Elects New Board & Endorses for President
What a day! Thank you to all of our member volunteers, leaders, and staff who...
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Rights & Democracy Endorses Bernie Sanders for President
BRATTLEBORO – Rights & Democracy members have overwhelmingly voted to endorse Sen. Bernie Sanders in...
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2019 Rights & Democracy Board of Directors
Below are the Board of Director nominees who are up for election at this year’s...
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Join RAD’s email list
One way to stay on top of everything that’s going on — from meetings in...
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Save the Date: Membership Assembly & People Power Summit
Join Rights & Democracy (RAD) for our Annual Membership Assembly and People Power Summit Our...
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Thinking of Participating in a 2020 Campaign? LEAD-VT is Here to Help
Have you ever considered running for office, or participating in a campaign, but found the...
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RAD Leaders Among 1700 at People’s Convention
An overwhelming display of solidarity at the People’s Convention in Detroit reminded us that physical...
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Health Care Rate Regulators: Profits over People
Despite an emotional and articulated display of solidarity by dozens of Vermonters, the Green Mountain...
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Speak up for health care!
The Green Mountain Care Board will soon determine if the health insurance premiums for more...
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Well … now what?
Well … now what? More than a month out we’re still scratching our heads at...
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Why I Got Arrested For #MedicareForAll
A few weeks ago I was in handcuffs, one of six People’s Action members arrested...
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Let legislators know: It’s time to Raise the Wage!
We need calls and emails to legislators and legislative leadership to demonstrate there is significant...
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Vermonters Demand an Economy that Works for Everyone
It’s time for legislators to improve the lives of everyday Vermonters by passing legislation that...
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Windham County – Let’s get RAD on March 31
With such great turnout at our Windham Together meeting in late February and at the...
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$15 for $15 Spring Membership Drive!
It’s March and we’re hitting the midpoint of very busy legislative session that will be...
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Weekly Update: Stories, Surveys, and … We’re Hiring!
The legislature is in full swing and we’re working on some of our members’ key...
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RAD Town Meeting Day Victories!
Congratulations are in order to the four RAD-endorsed candidates who won on Tuesday, as well...
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Take Our Minimum Wage Survey!
It’s another busy week for Rights & Democracy (RAD) folks in the State House, out...
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RAD Endorses Burlington City Council Candidates
Rights & Democracy (RAD) is excited to announce that it is endorsing candidates in each...
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Opening the 2019 Legislative Session with Energy
100+ people braved a statewide snowstorm to attend our Opening Day People Power Lobby events...
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Top 10 RAD Highlights for 2018
Around New Year's Eve every year, I like to reflect on the highlights from the...
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We Need to Be RAD now, more than ever
My name is Teddy Waszazak and I’m a member of Rights & Democracy (RAD). Like...
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Standing up for Our Rights, Our Communities
My name is Mary Gerisch and I’m a member of Rights & Democracy (RAD) and...
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Join RAD & Help Us Make Real Change
My name is Jubilee McGill and I’m a member of Rights & Democracy (RAD). Like...
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Celebrate Our Victories & Build Power Toward 2020!
We're asking you take a moment between now and the end of the year to...
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Giving Thanks on #GivingTuesday
Help us raise $10,000 in one day! How? Your #GivingTuesday donation will be matched dollar...
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Congratulations RAD Champions!
Winning a veto-proof majority in the House means that we've shifted the balance of power...
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Vote: Our Environment Needs You
by Martha Sylvester Vermont’s nickname is the Green Mountain State, and all of our beautiful...
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The Last Weekend
We’re down to the final DAYS of this historic midterm election where Rights & Democracy...
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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...
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We Will Not Go Back
On Saturday, October 5th, my heart broke. I felt outraged, silenced, and betrayed as I...
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Help RAD Get Out the Vote!
Join Rights & Democracy to help get out the vote for endorsed candidates across Vermont...
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Vermont, The Next North Carolina?
By Johanna De Graffenreid While I am fortunate to call Vermont my home, I am...
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3 Lessons From Rep. Tulsi Gabbard
Lead with love. That was one of the key lessons that Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii)...
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URGENT: Join us in NH to #StopKavanaughNow!
Help us #StopKavanaughNow and join us tomorrow, Friday, September 21 in New Hampshire to let...
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Our 2018 Movement Builder Award Winners!
The Rights & Democracy Project is excited to announce the recipients of our annual Movement...
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We Must #StopKavanaughNow
Last week, several RAD members joined national partner organizations (like the Women’s March, Be a...
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Rights & Democracy Endorses Christine Hallquist for Governor
Rights & Democracy members voted overwhelmingly to endorse Democrat Christine Hallquist for Governor....
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Open Letters for Town Support of UVMMC Nurses
The nurses at the UVM Medical Center are struggling to reach a fair contract that...
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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...
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Getting Serious About Power
Christine Hallquist, Phil Scott, and what we do from now until November 6 By Alison...
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What comes once a year & is really RAD?
What could be better than a room full of people who care about making change...
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Who Won? Vermont Won!
Did you see the exciting primary results? Thank you to everyone who made calls, sent...
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How We Get Clean Water for All
Our drinking water infrastructure needs serious work, and our small scale systems must start testing...
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2018 Endorsements
Here they are … the Rights & Democracy list of endorsed candidates for the 2018...
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RAD Members Endorse 2018 Candidates
Rights & Democracy is announcing its member-endorsed candidates for 2018! These candidates were endorsed by...
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Membership Assembly and People Power Summit
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Stop the Separation of Children Now!
My name is Kelly Mangan. I’m a member of Rights and Democracy, the chair of...
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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...
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June 29: Whose Vermont? Our Vermont! Bennington Gubernatorial Forum
Join Rights & Democracy and Rights & Democracy of Bennington for a gubernatorial panel and a...
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June 29: Whose Vermont? Our Vermont! Rutland Gubernatorial Forum
Join Rights & Democracy and the Rutland NAACP for a gubernatorial forum and a special...
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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...
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It’s Time to Veto Phil Scott
Today, Vermont Governor Phil Scott vetoed bills to raise the minimum wage (S.40) and establish...
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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...
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Our Success Depends on You
Thank you for your past support — it is because of you that we were...
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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...
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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...
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