ISSUES AND GOALS

The issues included here are from the national Democratic Party Platform. In Washington County, we share the same values, concerns and goals as Democrats in the rest of our great nation.

Democrats will fight to repair the soul of this nation. To unite and to heal our country.

America is an idea—one that has endured and evolved through war and depression, prevailed over fascism and communism, and radiated hope to far distant corners of the earth. Americans believe that diversity is our greatest strength. That protest is among the highest forms of patriotism. That our fates and fortunes are bound to rise and fall together. That even when we fall short of our highest ideals, we never stop trying to build a more perfect union.

Above all, Democrats still believe in the American idea—its principles, its purpose, and its promise. Democrats call on all Americans to come together and seize this last, best chance to restore the soul of our nation—and vote to ensure our greatest days are still to come. (read the Preamble)

Platform Issues and Goals

• PROTECTING AMERICANS AND RECOVERING FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
  
• BUILDING A STRONGER, FAIRER ECONOMY
  
• ACHIEVING UNIVERSAL, AFFORDABLE, QUALITY HEALTH CARE
  
• PROTECTING COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING TRUST BY REFORMING OUR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
  
• HEALING THE SOUL OF AMERICA
  
• COMBATING THE CLIMATE CRISIS AND PURSUING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
  
• RESTORING AND STRENGTHENING OUR DEMOCRACY
  
• CREATING A 21ST CENTURY IMMIGRATION SYSTEM
  
• PROVIDING A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION IN EVERY ZIP CODE
  
• RENEWING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP