Populist
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Populist may refer to:
For other groups using the label populist in the United States, see "Populist Party" label in 1970s, 1984, 2004, and for other groups worldwide see Populist Party
- A supporter of PopulismPopulismPopulism can be defined as an ideology, political philosophy, or type of discourse. Generally, a common theme compares "the people" against "the elite", and urges social and political system changes. It can also be defined as a rhetorical style employed by members of various political or social...
, a political philosophy urging social and political system change that favours "the people" over "the elites", or favours the common people over the rich and wealthy business owners - Populist CaucusPopulist caucusThe Populist Caucus was created on February 11, 2009 in the United States House of Representatives by Democrat Bruce Braley of Iowa. The caucus includes 26 other Democrats in the House....
, a Democratic Congressional caucus founded by Bruce Braley of Iowa - Populist Party of AmericaPopulist Party of AmericaThe Populist Party of America, founded in 2002, is an "anti-statist", libertarian political party which claims to offer "real solutions" to American problems through the establishment of what they have termed "constitutional democracy"...
, a party founded in 2002 advocating "constitutional democracy" - Populist Party (United States)Populist Party (United States)The People's Party, also known as the "Populists", was a short-lived political party in the United States established in 1891. It was most important in 1892-96, then rapidly faded away...
, (actually the People's Party) a major political party in the United States in the late 19th century - The Progressive PopulistThe Progressive PopulistThe Progressive Populist is a magazine in tabloid newspaper format published twice monthly. Founded in 1995, the magazine is based in Storm Lake, Iowa with editorial offices in Manchaca, Texas. The editor is James M...
, a newspaper founded in 1995 attempting to organize "a populist movement with progressive values"
For other groups using the label populist in the United States, see "Populist Party" label in 1970s, 1984, 2004, and for other groups worldwide see Populist Party