The Yankee National Party
We are champions of Northeastern values, including Independence, Democracy, Empathy, and Sustainability. We are a center-left, social democratic party. We are anti-fascist and anti-racist, and seek to partner with other parties and organizations that stand for the same values.
The Party was founded in the 2020s as an alternative to the two-party grip that is holding the United States in endless gridlock. We believe that the culture divide between the northeastern United States and much of the rest of the country has grown to be too vast, and the authoritarianism forced upon us has grown intolerable. We believe that the best way to address our diverging values and ideologies is to pursue separation and fight for the rights of New Englanders while we pursue greater freedom. Residents of the Northeast deserve a choice at the ballot box that refuses to accept donations from corporate interests; that stands in favor of greater regional, state, and local autonomy; that is future-focused; and that seeks to enact policy that works for the good of the many, not the few.
We seek to unite northeasterners of all backgrounds behind a common cause: people. Government only has power so long as the people grant it, and we believe that those within the federal government have put their own needs above the needs of the people for far too long. The time has come for us to take power back from the federal establishment and bring it down to a more localized level, where we the people have control.
For those interested, you can review our Charter and our National Committee's Bylaws, each adopted on February 20, 2025.
Want a really quick look at who we are? You can see our brochure here.
The Party was founded in the 2020s as an alternative to the two-party grip that is holding the United States in endless gridlock. We believe that the culture divide between the northeastern United States and much of the rest of the country has grown to be too vast, and the authoritarianism forced upon us has grown intolerable. We believe that the best way to address our diverging values and ideologies is to pursue separation and fight for the rights of New Englanders while we pursue greater freedom. Residents of the Northeast deserve a choice at the ballot box that refuses to accept donations from corporate interests; that stands in favor of greater regional, state, and local autonomy; that is future-focused; and that seeks to enact policy that works for the good of the many, not the few.
We seek to unite northeasterners of all backgrounds behind a common cause: people. Government only has power so long as the people grant it, and we believe that those within the federal government have put their own needs above the needs of the people for far too long. The time has come for us to take power back from the federal establishment and bring it down to a more localized level, where we the people have control.
For those interested, you can review our Charter and our National Committee's Bylaws, each adopted on February 20, 2025.
Want a really quick look at who we are? You can see our brochure here.
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We have a beautiful vision for the future of our region and the country as a whole, and we believe that can best be achieved by embracing four main tenets: Independence, Democracy, Empathy, and Environmentalism. Our Platform outlines our meaning behind each point and describes what our candidates would work towards if elected to office. If you share our vision for a country we can truly call our own, join us today.
What's in a Name?
We are the Yankee National Party.
Why "Yankee"? In the United States, "Yankee" is defined as "an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states." While we encompass the whole of New England, we are also open and encouraging of other northeastern states that wish to join our movement to do so. Therefore, instead of limiting our scope by being the "New England National Party" and cutting out other New England States, we have adopted the term "Yankee" as a more inclusive descriptor of the whole northeast.
Why "National"? A "nation" is defined as "a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory." We, in the northeast, feel that we belong to a nation of our own - and that our nation is culturally distinct and different from the rest of the United States. Over time, we have created a new nationality - we require a new nation. Our Party is established to advocate for the needs of that nation.
Why a Party? While there are many organizations promoting center-left values and New England autonomy, we are the only organization that is doing both in the form of direct political action. We are not just here to advocate and make our voices heard, but to get people elected to office that can make real, substantive decisions with their political power. While we work closely with our non-party affiliates, we feel that having an active party is important for the advancement of the movement.
Why "Yankee"? In the United States, "Yankee" is defined as "an inhabitant of New England or one of the northern states." While we encompass the whole of New England, we are also open and encouraging of other northeastern states that wish to join our movement to do so. Therefore, instead of limiting our scope by being the "New England National Party" and cutting out other New England States, we have adopted the term "Yankee" as a more inclusive descriptor of the whole northeast.
Why "National"? A "nation" is defined as "a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory." We, in the northeast, feel that we belong to a nation of our own - and that our nation is culturally distinct and different from the rest of the United States. Over time, we have created a new nationality - we require a new nation. Our Party is established to advocate for the needs of that nation.
Why a Party? While there are many organizations promoting center-left values and New England autonomy, we are the only organization that is doing both in the form of direct political action. We are not just here to advocate and make our voices heard, but to get people elected to office that can make real, substantive decisions with their political power. While we work closely with our non-party affiliates, we feel that having an active party is important for the advancement of the movement.
Have more questions?
Please read through our Platform to learn more about our policy positions and our FAQ page if you have more questions about the Party itself!
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