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This summit was organized on the basis that corporations were gaining to much power and sway over the federal government. The IPPN is composed of organizations as well as individuals dedicated to a a national, non-sectarian, independent progressive political party, or an alliance of such parties, as an alternative to the corporate-controlled, Democratic/Republican system.[http://www.ippn.org/Mission] | This summit was organized on the basis that corporations were gaining to much power and sway over the federal government. The IPPN is composed of organizations as well as individuals dedicated to a a national, non-sectarian, independent progressive political party, or an alliance of such parties, as an alternative to the corporate-controlled, Democratic/Republican system.[http://www.ippn.org/Mission] | ||
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Revision as of 17:02, 12 May 2010
Political Action
Political Action is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as a group formed (as by an industry or an issue-oriented organization) to raise and contribute money to the campaigns of candidates likely to advance the group's interests.<ref name="Merriam-Webster Web Dictionary">[1], Definition of Political Action.</ref>
Independent Progressive Politics Network
Background
In the spring of 1995 several organizations issued a call for a National Independent Politics Summit in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Purpose
This summit was organized on the basis that corporations were gaining to much power and sway over the federal government. The IPPN is composed of organizations as well as individuals dedicated to a a national, non-sectarian, independent progressive political party, or an alliance of such parties, as an alternative to the corporate-controlled, Democratic/Republican system.[2]
Actions
Midwest Democracy Network
History
Purpose
Beliefs
The Labor Party
Purpose
Beliefs
How
The New Party
History
The New Party was in existence from 1992 until 1998. They fought for a democratic revolution in the United States. The main purpose of the New Party was to make that revolution a reality.
Beliefs
The New Party believes that all people are created equal and should have equal opportunities in all aspects of their life irrespective of race, gender, place of birth, or family inheritance.
How
To support their beliefs in “equality, freedom, and prosperity”, the New Party has the following principles
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