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Who are we?

I. Mission Statement

We are a group of concerned citizens based in Philipstown, New York, determined to mobilize voters to participate in the political process and to promote progressive policies. We will provide a forum to exchange ideas and give support for specific political action.


II. Goals

1. To elect candidates who support progressive goals.

2. To actively oppose regressive and reactionary policies of the Bush administration

3. To bring many new people into the political process, with an emphasis on young voters.

4. To ensure that every citizen has the right to vote and every vote counts.

5. To support progressive policies and programs, including:

• Opposition to policies that use fear to promote a program of permanent aggression (“permanent war”)

• The full involvement of citizens in the political process

• Socially progressive protection of rights and liberty while maintaining fiscal responsibility – including protection of social security; restoration and protection of the environment, health care for all, real investment in children, equal rights under the law for all, promotion of an accurate, unbiased and honest reporting by the media