The 2018 Democratic Party of Oregon Platform
Preamble

​The Democratic Party of Oregon commits itself to the principles and positions contained in this platform in order
to secure a more just and prosperous future for all Oregonians. We recognize and embrace our shared rights and
responsibilities. We affirm that every person is guaranteed rights to life, liberty, equity, and the pursuit of happiness. In
exercising these rights for ourselves, we are respectful of the interdependent web of life on this planet.

We promise to work to uphold the protections granted to us by our state and national constitutions and to act on our
responsibilities to assure that “We the People” resume governing this nation. We steadfastly oppose any attempt to
dilute those rights and liberties in the name of political convenience or security. At a time when our nation is suffering
under misguided leadership that seeks to divide us and turn back the clock to a supposed “greater” America, we
declare that the greatness of our nation is in its diversity and its ability to move forward with full understanding of our
historical strengths and weaknesses.

​We invite all Oregonians to join us in affirming our determination that Oregon
become a beacon of opportunity, tolerance, and freedom.​

Articles

Article 1 - ECONOMY
​ Jobs; Business; Labor

Article 3 - ENVIRONMENT
 Air; Water; Land; Ecosystems; Natural Resources; Climate Change; Sustainability

Article 5 - GOOD GOVERNANCE
 Election Integrity; Campaign Finance Reform; Voting Rights; Tax Fairness

Article 7 -IMMIGRATION
 Human Rights Protections; Pathway to Citizenship; Refugees

Article 9 - CRIMINAL JUSTICE
 Policing; Victims’, Suspects’, Inmates’ Rights; Private Prisons; Involuntary Servitude; War on Drugs; Prosecutorial Behavior; Corporate Crimes; Civil Forfeiture

Article 11 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
 Biotechnology; Basic and Applied Research;
Artificial Intelligence; Automation; Robotics; Space

Article 2 - EDUCATION
Public Education; Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12; Post-Secondary Schools; Vocational Training

Article 4 - FOREIGN POLICY NATIONAL SECURITY
 Veterans Affairs; the Military;Treaties; Trade Agreements; Foreign Aid

Article 6 - HEALTHCARE, BASIC NEEDS AND GUN SAFETY

Article 8 - INFRASTRUCTURE
  Energy; Transportation; Communication and Media Systems; Internet and Net Neutrality

Article 10 - SOCIAL JUSTICE
 Societal; Racial; Environmental; Economic
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