Rebuild the Dream
Rebuild the Dream is an American center-left political organization founded in June 2011 by former Obama Administration advisor Van Jones and the group MoveOn.org.[1] It aims to counter the Tea Party movement.[2][3]
Principles
The group's central principles are outlined in the "Contract for the American Dream". [4][5][6]
- Invest in America's infrastructure.
- Create 21st century energy jobs.
- Invest in public education.
- Offer Medicare for all.
- Make work pay.
- Secure Social Security.
- Return to fairer tax rates.
- End the wars and invest at home.
- Tax Wall Street speculation.
- Strengthen democracy.
Membership
Jones said on July 31, 2011 that the group had 127,000 members.[7]
References
- ↑ Joseph William (November 26, 2011). "The return of Van Jones". Politico.
- ↑ Berman, Ari (June 23, 2011). "Van Jones Previews the American Dream Movement". The Nation. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ↑ Dickinson, Tim (June 23, 2011). "Van Jones on Rebuilding the American Dream". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ↑ Pappas, Alex (July 6, 2011). "Liberal activist Van Jones mimics Tea Party document". The Daily Caller. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ↑ Bedard, Paul (June 29, 2011). "Washington Whispers: Van Jones Joins Pushes 'American Dream' for MoveOn.org". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ↑ Foreman, Lauren (July 16, 2011). "Jacksonians join national initiative to 'Rebuild the Dream'". The Jackson Sun. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Former Obama Adviser Brews A Different Tea Party". NPR. July 31, 2011. Retrieved August 1, 2011.
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