The Boston Tea Party was a rebellion against British taxation without representation in the American colonies. Samuel Adams planned for a ship to unload tea and return to England duty-free, but the governor refused. Tea smugglers and Boston merchants dressed as Indians and dumped the tea overboard. The act was used by Adams to further […]
The Populist Party, formed in the late 1880s in the US, was a grassroots movement that aimed to address economic distress in farming communities by advocating for free silver. The party won seats in Congress in the 1892 election but declined after the 1896 election, when its merger with the Democratic Party proved problematic. The […]
The Tea Party Patriots are a political party affiliated with the Tea Party movement in the US, focused on fiscal responsibility, free-market capitalism, and limiting government. They organize protests and rallies, with over 1000 local chapters across the country, and are associated with conservative nonprofit Freedomworks®. The name comes from the American Revolution’s protest against […]
The Patriot Party was two separate US political organizations. The first was a neo-socialist group affiliated with the Black Panther Party in the 1960s. The second, formed in 1994, was involved in the Reform Party and focused on being an alternative to the established political system. The two parties had no connection other than their […]
The Greenback Party advocated for government control of America’s monetary system without gold or silver reserves. It was formed by farmers and the poor who hoped it would drive up inflation and help them pay off debts. The party later changed its agenda to include progressive ideas and gained 14 seats in Congress in 1878. […]
The Opposition Party was formed during the slavery controversy in the mid-19th century, splitting from the Whig Party over the Kansas-Nebraska Act. They attempted to continue the Whig legacy but declined after 1854. Another group of former Whigs formed the Constitutional Union Party, which quickly disintegrated. This period of political turmoil saw the formation and […]
In 1773, Boston patriots dressed as Mohawk Indians and threw 10,000 pounds of tea into the harbor to protest British rule. The event led to cries for independence and the closure of Boston Harbor. Today, visitors can relive the event at the Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum. On December 16, 1773, a gathering of […]
The Peace and Freedom Party was formed in 1967 in opposition to the Vietnam War and the emphasis on “law and order” by the Democratic and Republican parties. Their platform promotes socialism, feminism, organized labor, and equal rights. Their priorities include getting troops home, free healthcare, and doubling the minimum wage. The party supports abolishing […]
The Green Party is a US political party formed in 1991, known for its stance on environmental responsibility, universal healthcare, a living wage, non-violent conflict resolution, and social equality. It opposes the death penalty and advocates for government involvement to prioritize people over corporations. In the United States, the Green Party is a national political […]
The Unity Party is a centrist third party in the US, challenging the dominance of the Republican and Democratic parties. It fielded candidates in Colorado in 2008 and supports a simplified federal tax code, a carbon tax, and a balanced budget. Grassroots enthusiasm compensates for a lack of national recognition. Bill Hammons, a restaurant employee, […]
The Libertarian Party is the third largest political party in the US, founded in 1971 with a platform based on individual rights. They oppose government interference with private property, censorship, and victimless crimes, and support abolishing income tax and minimum wage. They also want to exit foreign agreements and focus on defending the US at […]
The Natural Law Party is a political party based on the teachings of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and transcendental meditation. It gained limited success in India and the US, with presidential candidate John Hagelin achieving the most success. The party aims to reduce crime and poverty through meditation and ban genetic engineering. The Natural Law Party […]
The Working Families Party was formed in 1998 in New York by labor unions, community organizations, and political activist groups. It endorses Democratic or Republican candidates and advocates for issues affecting working-class families, such as an increase in the minimum wage and affordable housing. The party uses merger voting to support a single candidate and […]
Healthy party food is gaining popularity as people become more health-conscious. Nuts, seeds, hummus, fruits, vegetables, and sandwiches made with healthy ingredients are good options. Whole wheat bread, low-fat cheese, and olive oil-based mayonnaise can be used to make sandwiches. Low-fat sour cream and onion soup mix can be used as a dip. As more […]
Primary elections vary from closed to open primaries, where voters can cast their ballots for any candidate from any party. It’s important to check with local government before voting to determine the primary system used in your region. In closed primaries, voters must be registered with specific political parties to cast their vote. Semi-closed primaries […]
The Boston Tea Party was not a protest against a tax increase, but a tax cut that benefited the East India Company. The Sons of Liberty were against being taxed without colonial representation. The protest was initially ignored and the term “Boston Tea Party” was not used until the 1820s. On December 16, 1773, Samuel […]
The Constitution Party is a third party in the US, based on traditional conservative principles and a return to the Constitution. It advocates for a smaller government, strict adherence to the Constitution, and a change in foreign policy. The party opposes amnesty for illegal immigrants and supports the Second Amendment. In the United States, the […]
The Constitutional Union party was a short-lived American political party created in 1860 to avoid the slavery problem and prevent the conflicts that led to the Civil War. Composed of conservative Whigs and Know-Nothings, it aimed to return to constitutional purity. The party became obsolete as Southern states seceded, and its goals hindered progress towards […]
The Progressive Party was a US political party active in the early 1900s, founded as a division within the Republican Party. Led by Robert La Follette, it aimed to end corruption and prioritize public welfare, promoting goals such as safeguarding the working environment, promoting an eight-hour workday, and ending monopolistic business practices. The party re-emerged […]
Third parties in the United States are political parties outside of the two major parties, the Republicans and Democrats. They are often made up of people who feel disenfranchised or unsupported by the major parties. However, voting for a third-party candidate is often seen as throwing away a vote and third parties are considered “spoilers.” […]
