The Omaha Platform

The Omaha Platform was a political agenda adopted by the Populist Party in 1892. It aimed to address the concerns of farmers and working-class citizens in the United States. Key points included calls for government regulation of railroads and banks, the establishment of a progressive income tax, direct election of Senators, and the introduction of currency reforms to increase the money supply. The platform sought to reduce the power of corrupt monopolies and ensure economic fairness, reflecting the struggles of ordinary Americans during a time of rapid industrialization and economic disparity.