Our 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 using the term "New England" in our name and cutting out other New England States, we have adopted the term "Yankee" as a more inclusive descriptor of the whole northeast. It's not perfect, but it's where we've landed right now. Suggestions on our name can be sent to [email protected]. Note that the New England National Party name is already taken by a fringe right-wing group that we do not associate with.
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 are a nation of our own - and that our nation is culturally different from the rest of the United States. Our Party is established to advocate for the needs of that nation.
Why a Party? While there are many organizations promoting and protecting New England values and rights, we are the only organization that is doing so 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 using the term "New England" in our name and cutting out other New England States, we have adopted the term "Yankee" as a more inclusive descriptor of the whole northeast. It's not perfect, but it's where we've landed right now. Suggestions on our name can be sent to [email protected]. Note that the New England National Party name is already taken by a fringe right-wing group that we do not associate with.
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 are a nation of our own - and that our nation is culturally different from the rest of the United States. Our Party is established to advocate for the needs of that nation.
Why a Party? While there are many organizations promoting and protecting New England values and rights, we are the only organization that is doing so 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.
Our Flag & Colors
New England flag, adopted circa 17th century.
New England flag with the Union Jack displayed in the canton.
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New England red ensign with St. George's cross in the canton. Flown at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775.
Connecticut variant on the flag of New England, used during the Revolutionary War.
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Another variant of the flag that was possibly used at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 1775. Sometimes called the Bunker Hill Flag.
New England flag variant from the Revolutionary War.
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Blue ensign, field defaced with six stars. Flag of the New England Governor's Conference.
Flag of the New England Vexillological Society.
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Our Colors
The colors most commonly associated with New England are red and green; this is often seen in depictions of the region's flag, where a red background is typically paired with a green pine tree symbolizing the region's forests.
- Red: Represents the "red ensign" which was a common flag used by British colonies, including New England, and is often the dominant color on a New England flag. It stands for our social democracy/democratic socialist ideals and our commitment to help all people, regardless of background.
- Green: Represents the pine trees which are prevalent in the New England landscape and are frequently featured on flags alongside the red background. It stands for our reverence and care for nature and our natural resources.
- White: Comes from the background of the flag of England, which depicts a red cross over a white field. Stands for our desire for peace and adherence to steadfast values.