A guide to the platforms, policies, and ideological spectrum of political parties in the United States.
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The following is a list of the most popular political parties in the United States.
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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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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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Peace and Freedom
The Peace and Freedom party was founded in 1967. The party’s ideology is based on opposition to armed conflict, black liberation, farm-worker organizing, women’s liberation and LGBTQ rights.
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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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Socialist
The Socialist Party USA was founded in 1973. The party’s ideology is based on full employment, guaranteed income, socialized healthcare, opposition to capitalism and racial equality.
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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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No Labels
The American No Labels political party emerged as a response to the increasing polarization and gridlock within the United States political system. It positions itself as a centrist, bipartisan organization that aims to bridge the divide between the traditional Democratic and Republican parties. No Labels advocates for pragmatic solutions to national issues, emphasizing cooperation and compromise among politicians across the political spectrum. The party values practical problem-solving over ideological purity, seeking to create a political environment where collaboration and dialogue are pri… Read more
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Green
The Green Party of the United States was founded in 1996. The party’s ideology is based on environmentalism, nonviolence, social justice, grassroots democracy, gender equality and opposition to armed conflict.
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Constitution
The Constitution Party was founded in 1991. The party’s ideology is based on strict interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, Federalist Papers, the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Bible.
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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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Communist
The American Communist Party, officially known as the Communist Party USA (CPUSA), is a political organization in the United States that advocates for a socialist and eventually communist society. Founded in 1919, the party emerged from a split in the Socialist Party of America, driven by the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and the desire to establish a similar system in the United States. Over the years, the CPUSA has been involved in various labor struggles, civil rights movements, and anti-war protests, reflecting its commitment to social justice, workers' rights, and equality.
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Justice
The American Justice political party is not a widely recognized or established political entity within the United States political landscape, at least not at the level of major parties like the Democratic or Republican parties, or even among the more notable third parties such as the Libertarian or Green parties. However, the name suggests a focus on justice-related issues.
In the context of political movements or parties that might adopt a name like "American Justice," one could speculate that such a group would prioritize reforms and policies aimed at addressing perceived injustice… Read more