Why We Are Democrats
We sometimes wonder how to articulate why we identify as Democrats. Here are some thoughts. Do you have others?
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What Democrats are Fighting For
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What Democrats are Fighting Against
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· A living wage for all Americans
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· Wage stagnation and wage suppression
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· Strong unions to protect American workers
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· Anti-union legislation and union busting policies
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· Social Security and Medicare
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· Privatization of Social Security and Medicare
· Stealing funds from Social Security to pay for tax cuts for billionaires
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· Programs to support Americans who cannot support themselves
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· Cuts to important programs such as disability benefits and food stamps
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· Regulations to protect American investors
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· Deregulation of Wall Street
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· Affordable, quality health care for all Americans
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· Destruction of the Affordable Care Act
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· A strong and effective Veterans Association
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· Privatization of the VA
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· Programs that address veteran homelessness and prevent veteran suicide
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· Defunding of essential veterans’ programs
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· Policies based on scientific research and facts
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· Policies based on religious bias, racism, xenophobia, and misogyny
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· Good preschool education for all young children
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· Defunding of preschool education programs
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· Affordable college for all American families
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· Deregulation of for profit colleges
· Deregulation of education loan programs
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· Affordable child care
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· Cutting programs that provide child care to low income families
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· A woman’s right to choose her own health care and family planning
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· Taking away a woman’s right to choose
· Defunding of Planned Parenthood
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· The right of everyone to marry whom they choose
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· Making same-sex marriage illegal
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· Environmental protections and effective efforts to address climate change
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· Elimination of environmental protection regulations
· Lowering standards of automobile emissions and mileage standards
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· Strong borders with compassionate and fair immigration policies
· Honoring our promise to Dreamers
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· Denying basic human rights to individuals and families seeking asylum in our country
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