Public Participation: VPP Platform
Progressives believe that progress in the face of multi-billion dollar corporate interests requires serious participation by people in our communities, workplaces, and schools between elections. We...
View ArticleHousing: VPP Platform
Progressives believe a safe, affordable place to live is the birthright of every Vermonter. We will work to: End homelessness while supporting legal, medical, and financial assistance to the...
View ArticleAgriculture: VPP Platform
Progressives know that agriculture, especially family farms, including timber, are essential to Vermont’s economy and cultural heritage. We will work to: Support fair-trade prices for Vermont’s farmers...
View ArticleEnvironment: VPP Platform
Progressives believe that Vermont’s natural environment is the foundation of our health, quality of life, and economy. We will work to: Protect our water, air, and biodiversity through strict...
View ArticleEconomy: VPP Platform
Progressives believe that a vibrant and sustainable economy is one that recognizes preeminence of the “quality of life” concept and insists on a decent standard of living for all Vermonters. We will...
View ArticleCivil Rights: VPP Platform
Progressives will preserve Vermont’s national leadership as a champion of civil rights, in the tradition of Vermont’s history as the first state to outlaw slavery. Progressives believe our right to...
View ArticleCriminal Justice: VPP Platform
Progressives are committed to public safety. We will work to: Invest in prevention and anti violence programs.Discontinue the failed “war on drugs.”Fund drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs.Limit...
View ArticleEducation: VPP Platform
Progressives believe public education is the essential and most inclusive institution in our communities, offering opportunities for all to participate. We will work to: Promote a public education...
View ArticleHealthcare: VPP Platform
Progressives believe health care is a human right, and support single-payer health care, birth to death, free of private corporate interests (insurance companies), provided through a nonprofit,...
View ArticleVermont Progressive Party Platform
As adopted on November 19, 2011PREAMBLE: The Vermont Progressive Party offers this platform to preserve and sustain democracy, guarantee inalienable rights, and promote the general welfare of the...
View ArticleMilitary: VPP Platform
Progressives believe that, although a well-trained military is necessary for national defense, military expenditures must be weighed in the context of domestic priorities. We will work to: End the...
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