A guide to the platforms, policies, and ideological spectrum of political parties in the United States.
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Democratic
The United States Democratic Party was founded in 1828. The party’s ideology is based on modern liberalism which includes support for economic regulation, labor unions, stricter gun laws, environmental protection, social equality and the welfare state.
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Republican
The United States Republican Party, also known as the GOP, was founded in 1854. The modern party’s ideology is based on American conservatism which includes support for lower taxes, free market capitalism, economic deregulation restrictions on labor unions.
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Independence
The American Independence political party is not a widely recognized or established political entity on the national stage in the United States, akin to the major parties like the Democratic or Republican parties, or even some of the more established third parties like the Libertarian or Green parties. However, the name suggests a focus on themes of independence and possibly a platform that emphasizes American sovereignty, self-reliance, and perhaps a prioritization of domestic issues over international ones.
In the landscape of American politics, new or minor parties often emerge to address… Read more
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Progressive
The American Progressive political party, often simply referred to as the Progressive Party in various historical contexts, has been a label used by multiple political organizations in the United States over the years, each advocating for reform and change in different eras. While there isn't a single, continuous entity known as the Progressive Party throughout American history, the various incarnations have shared a common thread in their commitment to addressing issues related to economic inequality, political corruption, and social justice.
The first notable Progressive Party emerged… Read more
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Populist
The American Populist political party, as a concept, refers to a political movement rather than a formal, singular party. Populism in the United States has historically been a mode of political expression that emphasizes the idea of promoting the interests and rights of the average citizen as opposed to those of the elite or established ruling classes. This movement has manifested in various forms and under different names throughout U.S. history, adapting to the socio-economic context of its times.
American Populism is characterized by its appeal to the common person and often advocates for… Read more
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Taxpayers
The American Taxpayers political party is not a widely recognized or established political party in the United States in the same vein as the Democratic or Republican parties. The political landscape in the U.S. is primarily dominated by these two major parties, though there are several smaller third parties and interest groups that advocate for specific issues or ideologies.
However, based on the name "American Taxpayers," one could infer that a political party or movement under this banner would likely focus on issues related to taxation and fiscal policy. The values and principle… Read more
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New Liberty
There is no widely recognized political party in the United States known as the "American New Liberty" party. It's possible that such a party could be a small, emerging group, as new political parties can form when a segment of the population feels that their specific interests or values are not adequately represented by the existing major parties. However, without specific information about this party, I can only speculate on what a party with such a name might stand for based on its title.
The name "American New Liberty" suggests a focus on traditional American value… Read more
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Women's Equality
The Women’s Equality Party is a New York political party active only in that state. It was founded in 2014. The party’s name came from the Women’s Equality Act, a bill that Cuomo was attempting to push through the New York State Legislature but stalled after he and the bill’s supporters demanded a clause codifying Roe v. Wade be included even as the Republican-led New York State Senate refused to include the clause (the Senate did pass the rest of the bill, but the rest of the legislature refused to consider the bill without the Roe clause).
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Libertarian
The Libertarian Party was founded in 1971. The party’s ideology is based on lowering taxes, abolishing the IRS, lowering the national debt, eliminating the welfare state, criminal justice reform and ending the prohibition of illegal drugs.
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Transhumanist
The U.S. Transhumanist Party is focused on policy rather than politics as conventionally defined. We value initiatives and reforms that will improve the human condition for as many people as possible, with as much beneficial impact as possible – and without regard for scoring political points or defeating “the other side”. We seek to achieve the next, greatest era of our civilization, which will require constructive solutions to the problems of our current era. All of these problems can be solved if we look away from the political trench warfare of today and up toward a far brighter future.
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Natural Law
The American Natural Law Party was a political entity in the United States that sought to bring a unique perspective to the political landscape, focusing on principles derived from Natural Law. This concept, rooted in philosophical traditions, posits that certain rights and ethical values are inherent in human nature and can be understood through human reason. The party aimed to apply these principles to governance, advocating for policies that were in harmony with the natural order and aimed at promoting the health, happiness, and well-being of all citizens.
The values of the American Natural… Read more