About Us

Agriculture is a domestic strategic resource vital to American independence and is the number one industry in Washington. Family farmers as, ‘stewards of the land’, deserve the right to basic services and
markets in rural communities.

WE SUPPORT:

• local food production.
• open competition in the marketplace to buy and sell seeds, fertilizer, produce,
  livestock, meat, and other goods, and anti-trust safeguards;
• providing access to credit and capital for rural businesses and farmers regardless
  of background.

We believe public schools are an integral part of a strong democracy by bringing together people with diverse experiences, abilities and backgrounds for the common purpose of learning.

WE BELIEVE:

• It is a parent’s responsibility to oversee the education of their child from available public and private options.
• It is the paramount duty of the state to make provisions for the primary education of all students.
• It is imperative that physical facilities support safe quality learning environments.

WE SUPPORT:

• Simple majority votes for all school levies and bond issues.
• Funding for small class size allowing for individual instruction and support.

Protection of the environment and the promotion of economic growth are not mutually exclusive, and that preservation of the environment is an important obligation of our government. We support a cooperative and proactive approach to sustainable living practices that incorporate responsible ecological practices to combat the effects climate change.

WE SUPPORT:

• Fundamental rights of all individuals to clean air, clean water, and other natural
  resources.
• Research and use of energy efficient solar, wind, wave, tidal, biomass,
  geothermal, hydro, and other renewable natural sources of power.
• Meaningful measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Everyone deserves affordable accessible healthcare. Mental and physical healthcare should be treated equally.

WE SUPPORT:

• Government funded, not-for-profit, public option, comprehensive health, hearing,
  vision, dental, and mental care preserving consumer choice;
• Amending the Medicare prescription drug benefit to require pricing negotiations
  with pharmaceutical manufacturers;
• Improving Medicaid benefits to adequately cover homecare and facility care
  services;
• Regulation, accountability, and inspection of institutional and residential health
  care systems to assure quality care;

In a global market, the government has a role to ensure that markets are free of special interest and manipulation.

WE SUPPORT:

• International trade based on fair trade including living wages and environmental protection oversight.
• Regulation of investment banks.
• Return to fair bankruptcy laws and elimination of predatory lending and the re-instituting of “usury” laws.

CORPORATE POWER

WE BELIEVE:

• Corporations are vital to our economy and standard of living, but corporations are not people.
• Business-friendly laws can be beneficial.

WE SUPPORT:

• Substantial penalties against corporations that violate our laws.
• The growth of entrepreneurship and small business by giving tax incentives to those who create jobs within our borders.

E Pluribus Unum – From many, one. That unofficial motto of the US boldly proclaims we are a nation of immigrants. Immigrants strengthen America. All immigrants should be afforded full human rights and a fair, safe, and timely path to legal status.

WE BELIEVE:

• All people, regardless of their country of origin or their legal status, deserve to be treated fairly, respectfully, and with dignity.
• All children regardless of immigration status are entitled to an education.
• Migrant workers deserve safe and adequate housing and sanitary facilities.

Human rights are inherent rights, the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace are essential to the preservation of democracy. These rights include food, shelter, safety, health care, education, employment, and access to timely legal counsel. We believe that all people should be treated equally and fairly.

WE SUPPORT:

• The right to privacy in all personal matters.
• The right to sovereignty over our own bodies.
• Access to health care and human services for all individuals.
• Public assistance to safeguard those who cannot reasonably provide for
  themselves.

WE SUPPORT:

• The right of each individual to manage their own reproductive choices.
• Organized efforts to eliminate harassment, intimidation and domestic and/or sexual violence.
• Increased access to legal services for people experiencing discrimination.
• Right of confidentiality of financial, medical, and genetic information.
• The rights of all adults including seniors and individuals with disabilities to make decisions in matters regarding their own lives in housing, education, and all other life choices.

American infrastructure is decaying; investment for our schools, water systems, bridges, roads, and public transportation is necessary for a productive society. It’s time for a 21st century New Deal.

WE SUPPORT:

• Effective and efficient security of ports, freight, and passenger travel.
• Investments in public transportation systems that reduce dependence on the automobile.
• Improved facilities and sidewalks for wheelchairs, pedestrian and non-motorized movement.
• Public involvement in developing transportation plans & systems with multiple funding sources for transportation projects.
• Tax credits for vehicles that exceed mileage guidelines or use alternative fuels.
• Use of alternative fuel, electric and hybrid vehicles.
• Public input and review as a part of major airport expansion, highway construction and arterial projects.
• Enhanced support and development of our heavy rail and navigable water infrastructure.
• Development of light rail and high-speed rail.