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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More
Yes, It Matters

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More
The Bullies among Us

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More
The Stench on the Bench

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

Time (Again) For the Electoral College to Go

October 11, 2024
The electoral college system is like the cicada: it crops up every four years to annoy voters with its power to override the popular vote in favor of arcane calculations that minimize the influence… Read More
We Need a Media Makeover

We Need a Media Makeover

October 11, 2024
“The lowest form of popular culture - lack of information, misinformation, disinformation, and a contempt for the truth or the reality of most people's lives - has overrun real journalism.… Read More
The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

The He-Man Woman-Hater’s Club

September 17, 2024
When I was in 4th grade, my classmates played a crude game we called “War.” Boys lined up on one side of the playground, girls on the other. At a signal, both sides ran headfirst towards… Read More
Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

Happy Warriors (And Why We Need Them)

September 17, 2024
“Does anybody remember laughter?” So uttered singer Robert Plant during a Led Zeppelin show at Madison Square Garden in 1976. Yes, it’s pretty 70s cringe (as even Plant admits), but… Read More
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VDP Files Complaint Against Americans for Prosperity

September 6, 2024
Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Democratic Party filed a consumer complaint against a far-right, oil-funded group meddling in Vermont elections today. Americans for Prosperity, an arm of the same Koch… Read More

Youngest Democratic Delegation in America Votes to Endorse Kamala Harris as Democratic Nominee for President

July 22, 2024
Following a meeting of Vermont’s delegates, the delegation announced the unanimous support of Vermont’s pledged delegates to the Democratic National Convention for Vice President Kamala… Read More

Statement From VDP Chair David Glidden on President Biden Stepping Out of Race

July 21, 2024
Montpelier, VT - VDP Chair David Glidden issued the following statement today, following news of President Biden stepping away from the presidential race: “Joe Biden has been a dedicated… Read More

VDP Staffs Up Ahead of 2024 Election

July 1, 2024
Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Democratic Party announced the hiring of Jack Pitblado as Organizing Director for the 2024 Coordinated Campaign and Erin Stoetzner as Senate Caucus Director… Read More

Statement Celebrating Democrats’ 2023-24 Legislative Accomplishments

June 26, 2024
Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director Jim Dandeneau issued a statement today celebrating Democratic wins in the 2023-24 legislative session. “Vermont Democrats had a legislative… Read More
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