DWCF
PLATFORM
PLATFORM OF THE DEMOCRATIC WOMEN’S CLUB OF FLORIDA, INC.
DWCF PLATFORM MISSION
This platform was created to promote the values of the Democratic Woman’s Club of Florida, Inc. (DWCF). We seek to involve women and gender expansive individuals in the political process and support Democratic Candidates and Legislators who support our platform.
PREAMBLE
The DWCF Supports the Universal Declaration of Fundamental Human Rights Freedoms Adopted by the United Nations Assembly December 10, 1948.
RIGHTS
The Right to Liberty, Equality, Vote and Take Part in Government
The Right to Cultural Life, Work, and Education
The Right to Healthcare, Privacy, Marry and Found a Family
The Right to Own Property and an Adequate Standard of Living
The Right to Food Security and Affordable Housing
FREEDOMS
Freedom from Political Tyranny, Oppression, Slavery, Human Trafficking and All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and Gender Expansive Individuals
Section I: Equality
We Support: 1. The U.S. Constitution and the Rule of Law 2.Gender Equality and the Passage of the Equal Rights Amendment 3.Reproductive Freedom and the Right to Choose 4.LGBTQA +Civil Rights and Public Accommodation 5.Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility
Section II: Voting Rights
We Support: 1. The Right to Vote for Everyone and Voter Education 2.Representation and Participation in Government 3.Fair Districting, Transparency and Equality 4.The John Lewis Voting Rights Act 5.Voting Rights Restoration for Returning Citizens
Section III: Education Rights
We Support: 1.Public Schools, Pre-School through University Education 2.An Inclusive Curriculum, Title IX, S.T.E.M., Art, Music, P.E. 3.Teacher Unions, Collective Bargaining, and Salary Increases 4.Affordable College and Student Loan Forgiveness, not to exceed 10% of Income 5.Personal Fulfillment through Education and Work
Section IV: Healthcare
We Support: 1. Legal and Medication Abortion, Reproductive Health Care 2.Planned Parenthood Funding 3.The Affordable Care Act and Expansion of Medicaid Benefits 4.Affordable Prescription Medication comparable to V.A. 5.Mental Health Insurance Parity with Medical Coverage 6.Drug and Alcohol Addiction Prevention and Treatment 7.Medical Marijuana and Decriminalization for Personal Use and Possession
Section V: Justice
We Support: 1. Civil Rights, Americans with Disabilities and Same Sex Marriage 2.Humane Treatment by Law Enforcement 3.Community Policing and Mental Health Crisis Intervention 4.Justice Programs to Address Youth Violence and Recidivism 5.Pre-Release Plans for Felons to include Vocational Training 6.Strengthening Laws against Cyber Bullying, Threats of Violence and Stalking 7.Laws that Promote Gun Safety, Ban of Assault Rifles and Large Capacity Magazines
Section VI: Veterans
We Support: 1. Our Troops, Military Families, and Veterans 2.Veterans Administration Lifetime Comprehensive Care 3.Prosecution of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment 4.Abortion and Women’s Reproductive Healthcare 5.Activities to Honor the Memory of Veterans and Respect for Those Who Served
Section VII: Immigration
We Support: 1.The President’s Right to Take Executive Action on Immigration Reform 2.Integration of Immigrants into Communities with a Pathway to Citizenship 3.Dreamer’s Civil Rights and Non-Deportation for Non-Criminal Immigrants 4.Humane Treatment of Refugees at Border Crossings 5.Strengthening Interdiction and Prosecution of Human Trafficking
Section VIII: Economy
We Support: 1. A living Wage and Affordable Housing 2.Preserving Social Security, Federal and State Programs for Seniors and the Disabled 3.Economic Development and Good Paying Jobs 4.The Work Force Re-Investment and Inflation Reduction Act 5.Made in America and Green Technology
Section IX: Environment
We Support: 1. Climate Change Science and Global Warming Resilience 2.Environmental Justice Protection of the Environment and Natural Resources 3.The Right to Clean Air, Water, Energy 4.Preservation of Sea, Plant and Animal Life
Updated: August 2024