The Populist Party emerged in the 1870s and 1880s, but in the 1890s they became a possible viable third party. This party opposed banks and big businesses as well as industrialism. The platform states the horrible working conditions for the common laborer. To solve this the Populists declare the institution of permanent labor unions. The party also demanded that the government should create a safe national currency, own railroads, telegraphs, and telephones. Populists are also in favor of a free ballot, abolition of mercenary armies, shorter hours, and initiative and referendum.
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