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The People and Their Government:
The Oregon Democratic Vision

Our vision of the fundamental relationship between the people and their government is best expressed in the Preamble to our Platform:

We, the members of the Oregon Democratic Party, commit ourselves to seeking a better future for the present generation and for generations to come. This platform is a guide to the principles and positions by which we intend to fulfill that commitment. We recognize our rights and responsibilities as citizens of our state, our nation, and the entire global community. We hold that the ancient goals of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness should be guaranteed for everyone. And we express our confidence that those goals can be maintained while sustaining the interdependent web of life on this planet.

As Oregon Democrats, we assert that the citizens of our state and our country ARE the government, we hold up the Bill of Rights and derived civil liberties as the enduring standard of liberty, and we firmly oppose abrogation of those rights and liberties in the name of governmental convenience or security. Where these rights and liberties are not fully realized, we pledge to help everyone within our borders to regain them. We invite all Americans to join with us to re-establish our two-century old democracy as a beacon of virtue that is admired all over the world.

In support of our vision, we have prepared three documents that contain the party's official position on a variety of issues. These documents are created by working groups representing active Democrats from all over the state. A great deal of discussion and work goes into them to build consensus and attempt to capture positions that the majority of Oregon Democrats can support. The final documents are presented and voted on at official party meetings with representatives from all Oregon counties.

Resolutions

At its business meetings, the delegates from all over the state vote on resolutions. Resolutions state the sense of the party on a particular and usually timely issue.

For information on how a resolution is proposed and approved, please visit this page.

Endorsements

The party also endorses other issues, such as ballot measures, from time to time.

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