Kansas City Platform

The Kansas City Platform was a set of policies adopted by the Democratic Party in 1896, emphasizing economic reforms such as proposing a system of public regulation for railroads, advocating for free coinage of silver to expand the money supply, and pushing for government ownership of key industries. It aimed to address issues faced by farmers and laborers by promoting more government intervention to ensure fair prices and prevent monopolies, reflecting the populist movement’s desire for economic justice and increased government accountability.