What We Believe

What Is A Democrat? A Democrat Believes:

  • ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATED EQUAL, that this is America's fundamental ideal.
  • that AMERICA IS A DEMOCRACY, BY & FOR THE PEOPLE: ruled by the Constitution and its interpretations, protected by the Bill of Rights, and inspired by the Declaration of Independence.
  • These founding documents demand Freedom, Justice and Opportunity for all Americans, in full and equal measure - regardless of who you are, what you believe, or where you live.
  • that the DUTY OF GOVERNMENT is to strive endlessly to make the ideals of Freedom, Justice and Opportunity a reality for all.
  • that the PURPOSE OF GOVERNMENT is to protect our nation, defend our democracy, and to endlessly promote the welfare of each and every one of us.
  • that fighting for these ideals is our purpose as a political party

FREEDOM means . . .

THE RIGHT of every citizen to shape their own life, & their beliefs . . . so long as it does not infringe on the rights or safety of others.

THE FREE FLOW of information and movement.

THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY.

FREE & FAIR ELECTIONS, at every level, in every place in America:

  • Elections that are fully transparent
  • Elections that are free from the role of wealth & the wealthy
  • Elections that guarantee unlimited & easy access to voting for every American citizen.
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