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SELF-DETERMINATION“I must think myself independent my whole life, if it essential to my existence." -John Adams
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DEMOCRACY“He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.” -Thomas Paine
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EMPATHY“Love is a great beautifier.” Louisa May Alcott, Little Women
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SUSTAINABILITY“I believe there is a subtle magnetism in nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us alright.” -Henry David Thoreau
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Preamble
The Yankee National Party is a social democratic political party that seeks to protect residents of the northeast from the failures of Washington. We promote the Northeastern values of Self-Determination, Integrity, Democracy, Empathy, and Sustainability by representing real people rather than oligarchs and profiteering corporations.
Our platform is anti-authoritarian, anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-bigotry, and for the people. We will, with allies and through coalition-building, restore democratic principles in our country and correct system failures that led to authoritarianism and regressive policy in Washington; or separate our region from that broken system to give our people the quality of life they deserve.
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Our platform is anti-authoritarian, anti-fascist, anti-racist, anti-bigotry, and for the people. We will, with allies and through coalition-building, restore democratic principles in our country and correct system failures that led to authoritarianism and regressive policy in Washington; or separate our region from that broken system to give our people the quality of life they deserve.
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Scope & Purpose
This Platform is aspirational; its purpose is to articulate the general positions that our Party holds on the issues facing society today. Not every candidate of our party holds every belief articulated within this platform, but all are required to uphold and share our five core values. Each state and local chapter of the party are allowed and encouraged to adopt a platform that augments the positions and goals outlined herein. This document is meant to be detailed and holistic; summary versions may be produced by the Party and disseminated for public consumption. Our Mission, Vision, and Objectives can all be found detailed in the Party’s Strategic Plan.
Platform Creation Process
This Platform is a living document, updated annually by a committee and finally adopted at the YNP Annual Convention. A vote to support this Platform was taken at the Annual Convention in Amherst, MA on May 23, 2026, with opportunity for all members to vote remotely. All states and tribal nations involved with Party activity are encouraged to participate in the annual update process. The Platform process takes much time, energy, and dedication; while there are many who gave some time, we want to especially thank the primary contributors to the effort for the 2026 Platform:
- Daniel Blanchette, At-Large Committee (RI)
- Scout Crafts, Connecticut Vice Chair (CT)
- Kate Duda, National Committee Treasurer (NY)
- Joshua Steele Kelly, National Committee Chair (CT)
- Thatcher Richard, Connecticut Vice Chair (CT)
