Progressive Party of Washington State

Progressive Party of Washington State
Founded 2003
Headquarters 2445 NW 57th st. #503 Seattle, WA 98107
Ideology Progressivism
Environmentalism
Democratic socialism
Social democracy
International affiliation None
Colors Red, Blue
Political position Left-wing
Website

The Progressive Party of Washington State is a minor political party in the U.S. state of Washington.

Origins

It is one of a small number of progressive parties that have existed in several American states such as Oregon, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Vermont. It was formed in 2003 and has been described as considering itself to be a revival of the original "Bull Moose" Progressive Party of 1912[1], as well as a continuation of the most recent national Progressive Party.

Activities

Like other progressive parties, it does not field presidential candidates, but seeks to influence and bring up issues at the local and state office level and, like the Green Party, it believes that Government should be run by people and not by corporations, so does not accept contributions from the business sector.[2]

It was co-founded and chaired (as at 2016) by Linde Knighton,[3] who previously held the office of Deputy Chair of Washington State Green Party before leaving to form the progressive party. In 2006 she was its candidate for the state house seat from Seattle's 43rd District.[2]

Platform

Among its environmental policies are support for conservation, the development of alternative energy sources and fuels, small businesses and small farms, as well as a respect for the earth.[1] The party also holds the following positions and policies:[4]

  • Equality in well-being
  • Police Reform
  • Bill of Rights emphasis
  • Equality in education
  • Children’s rights
  • Native American Rights
  • Respect for and enforcement of UN principles-Fair Trade
  • Women’s Rights
  • Election Reform/Campaign Finance Reform
  • Ecology, respect for and conservation of the earth and its living systems
  • Economic Well-being.

See also


References

  1. 1 2 Robbins, Paul, ed. (27 August 2007). Encyclopedia of Environment and Society (5 vols). University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA: Sage Publications. p. 1449. ISBN 9781412927611. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  2. 1 2 Rook, Anne-Marije (10 October 2011). "In the Spotlight: Voting outside the box". Ballard News Tribune. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  3. ↑ "Officers". Progressive Party of Washington State. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
  4. ↑ Staff. "Washington Progressive Party Platform". Washington Progressive Party. Retrieved 14 December 2016.
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