Political Parties (United States)

Sub-headings:

State Parties

History

Resources in this category:

The Communist Party U.S.A.
http://www.cpusa.org/

"We invite you to join us and help fight for a Socialist USA. If you believe the capitalist system has failed and are angry at the continuing injustice and suffering it brings to millions here and around the world, then you should join us." At this site, you can get information about membership, read the People's Weekly World, and articles put forth by them.

Democratic National Committee
http://www.democrats.org/

"The Democratic Party has a long and proud history of representing and protecting the interests of working Americans and guaranteeing personal liberties for all." The party is the oldest in the United States. The official site includes the latest press releases, and online forms to join the party, express an interest in an internship or volunteer.

The Greens/Green Party USA
http://www.greenparty.org/

"The Greens/Green Party USA in the United States is part of the worldwide movement that promotes ecological wisdom, social justice, grassroots democracy and non-violence." Here you will find information about joing the Green Party, the national program, historical information, links to other green organizations, and publications.

Libertarian Party
http://www.lp.org/

"The Libertarian Party was created in December of 1971 by people who realized that the politicians had strayed from America's original libertarian foundation, with disastrous results. Their vision was the same as that of America's founders -- a world where individuals are free to follow their own dreams in their own ways, a world of peace, harmony, opportunity, and abundance." Here you fill find membership information, history of the party, philosophy and positions, and a directory.

National Republican Senatorial Committee
http://www.nrsc.org/

Republican-oriented view of Senate races, election results, conservative issues, political links and how to get involved in Republican politics. Website presents news and information on local and national races from a Republican perspective, and encourages individual participation in the political process.

Natural Law Party
http://www.natural-law.org/

"The Natural Law Party stands for prevention-oriented government, conflict-free politics, and proven solutions to America's problems designed to bring the life of the nation into harmony with natural law." Here you will find the party's platform, media highlights, news releases, and an online membership form for joining the party.

The New Party
http://www.newparty.org/

"The New Party believes that the social, economic, and political progress of the United States requires a democratic revolution in America -- the return of power to the people. Our basic purpose -- reflected both in our own governance and in our aspirations for the nation -- is to make that revolution happen. At present, in America, the people do not rule. And they must, if we and our children are to lead lives of dignity, decency, and fulfillment." Here you will find position papers, information about state and local chapters, and an online membership form to join the party.

Progressive Labor Party
http://www.plp.org/index.html

An organization dedicated to fighting for Communism and against Capitalism. Here you will find many topical articles, online newspaper, journal, phone number and address for further information.

Prohibition Party
http://www.prohibition.org/

The Prohibition Party, founded in 1869, is the third oldest political party in the United States. It originally had two primary concerns: national prohibition and suffrage (women's right to vote). In general, the Prohibition Party was concerned about protection of home and family. It has run a presidential candidate during every election year. Today, its platforms covers such issues as the right to life, homosexuality, religious liberty, illegal immigration, and the right to own guns. The Web site covers the party's history, its platform, and information about current presidential candidates.

Reform Party
http://www.reformparty.org/

This site provides the latest campaign information, press releases, and news articles about the Reform Party. It also includes the principles of the Reform Party as well as state by state election information and excerpts from its newsletter.

Republican National Committee
http://www.rnc.org/

This site provides recent press releases, newsletters, and other publications from the Republic National Committee. It also provides information about the upcoming Republic National Convention, links to GOP usenet groups and audio and video clips, and information about political education and training events. Links to political and government sites are also included.

Socialist Labor Party
http://www.slp.org/

"The offical party of Marxism-De Leonism in the United States, the Socialist Labor Party is the original party of socialism in the U.S. Founded over a hundred years ago, the SLP is made up of working men and women dedicated to a peaceful change to socialism." This site includes a history of the SLP, a local directory, membership information, articles from SLP's journal, information on Daniel De Leon, and links to related writings and Web sites.

Socialist Party USA
http://socialist.org/

"In contrast to the Democratic and Republican parties, the Socialist Party has an underlying philosophy that is both coherent and radical. It is coherent in the sense that members of the Socialist Party differ on details, but are united on certain fundamental principles. It is radical in the sense that all members of the Socialist Party recognize the need for fundamental change in our society. Socialists believe that the problems facing America and the world, such as environmental despoliation, the systematic waste of public resources for private profit, persistent unemployment concentrated among women and racial minorities, and the maldistribution of wealth, power, and income, are not mere aberrations of the capitalist system - they are the capitalist system." Here you can find pinciples of the party, membership information, brief history, and information about socialist parties around the world.