Why
We Are Democrats
We sometimes wonder how to
articulate why we identify as Democrats.
Here are some thoughts. Do you
have others?
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
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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
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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
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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
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Lowering standards of automobile
emissions and mileage standards
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Strong borders with compassionate and
fair immigration policies
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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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