Omaha Platform

The Omaha Platform was a political agenda adopted by the Populist Party in 1892 during their convention in Omaha, Nebraska. It aimed to address the issues faced by farmers and laborers, advocating for reforms such as the direct election of U.S. senators, graduated income tax, and government ownership of railroads and telegraphs. The platform sought to reduce the power of wealthy elites and increase the influence of ordinary citizens in politics, reflecting widespread frustrations with economic inequality and corporate control during that era. Its ideas significantly influenced later progressive movements in American politics.