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Trust in the People - A Concept for Positive Change

One Union Rising is devoted to creating a civil, unifying community based on shared values to positively impact change in American politics by encouraging us to participate in the political process and discourse. The following lists various groups and political parties involved in influencing the policy and political direction of OUR country.

MAJOR NATIONAL PARTIES

Constitution Party - constitutionparty.com

Overview: Founded in 1992 as the US Taxpayers Party, the Constitution Party emphasizes a return to what it sees as the original intent of the US Constitution, with a strong focus on states’ rights and Christian values.

Democratic Party - https://democrats.org

Overview: Founded in 1828, the Democratic Party is one of the oldest political parties in the world. In 2024, the Democratic Party continues to champion progressive policies, focusing on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and social justice.

Green Party - https://www.gp.org/

Overview: Founded in 1991, the Green Party centers its platform on environmental issues, social justice, and grassroots democracy.

Libertarian Party - https://lp.org/

Overview: The Libertarian Party advocates for minimal government interference in both personal lives and the economy. Founded in 1971, it is the largest third party in the United States.

Republican Party - https://gop.com/

Overview: Established in 1854, the Republican Party is the main opposition to the Democratic Party. It has traditionally supported conservative policies, including smaller government, lower taxes, and strong national defense.

Reform Party - https://reformparty.org/

Overview: Established in 1995 by Ross Perot, the Reform Party aims to represent the interests of moderate voters and advocates for reform in areas such as trade, campaign finance, and government transparency.

Socialist Party USA - https://www.socialistpartyusa.net/

Overview: A democratic socialist party that advocates for a transition away from capitalism to a more egalitarian society through political reforms and social movements.

Working Families Party - https://workingfamilies.org/

Overview: The Working Families Party (WFP) is a progressive political organization founded in 1998 that operates as a minor party in many states. The WFP often endorses Democratic candidates who align with its agenda, advocating for economic justice and labor rights.

Reference: Political Science View: https://www.politicalscienceview.com/us-political-parties-2024/

Additional Parties:

Forward Party - https://www.forwardparty.com/

The Forward Party is a centrist political movement that aims to break the rigid two-party system by promoting electoral reforms like ranked-choice voting and open, nonpartisan primaries. It emphasizes problem-solving over ideology, putting data-driven solutions and civic collaboration ahead of partisan battles. Its guiding philosophy is to build a more functional and inclusive democracy, where leaders are accountable to voters rather than party machines. (en.wikipedia.org)

No Labels - https://nolabels.org/

No Labels is a centrist, bipartisan movement that seeks to empower what it calls America’s “commonsense majority” by breaking through partisan gridlock. They promote pragmatic, problem-solving governance—supporting legislators across party lines to find consensus on big policy challenges rather than adhere to strict ideological labels

Alliance Party - https://theallianceparty.com/

The Alliance Party is a centrist American political party that emphasizes unity, responsibility, and civic community over partisan division. thirdpartyusa.org+2theallianceparty.com+2 It champions integrity in leadership by supporting term limits, transparency, and elected officials who prioritize public service over party loyalty.

Solidarity Party - https://www.solidarity-party.org/

The American Solidarity Party (often just called “Solidarity Party”) stands for a politics rooted in Christian-democratic values emphasizing the dignity of every human life — from conception to natural death. They advocate for social justice and economic structures that encourage widespread ownership, community participation, and care for the vulnerable, while promoting peace, environmental stewardship, and electoral reforms to strengthen democratic engagement.

Approval Voting Party - https://www.approvalvotingparty.com/

The Approval Voting Party is a U.S. political party focused on a single issue: transforming how elections work by implementing approval voting, where voters can approve of as many candidates as they like. Their platform also seeks to eliminate gerrymandering by using multi-winner districts with proportional approval voting, aiming for more representative and fair electoral outcomes.

Party for Socialism and Liberation - https://pslweb.org/

The Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) is a revolutionary Marxist–Leninist party dedicated to overthrowing the capitalist system and replacing it with a socialist society run by working people. They advocate for radical economic and social transformation: nationalization of major corporations, universal healthcare, guaranteed jobs and income, free housing, and a 30-hour workweek, all while fighting imperialism, racism, sexism, and environmental destruction.

Unity Party - https://unitypartyamerica.us/

The Unity Party of America focuses on pragmatic, common-sense governance and aims to move the country “Not Right. Not Left. Forward.”
They support fiscal responsibility (including a balanced budget), electoral reform, and more individual liberty grounded in constitutional principles.
At their core, they believe in bridging partisan divides through unity, collaborative problem-solving, and preserving the rule of law.

Per Wikepedia, there are an additional seventeen active national parties without ballot access, and thirteen, or more single state parties.