All candidates on this site must pledge the following:
I agree with the tenets expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
I acknowledge and celebrate the diverse mosaic within my community and world, spanning skin tones, religions, cultures, gender identities, sexual orientations, and backgrounds.
I believe in embracing the ideals of equality and justice in a tangible way.
I pledge to champion the civil rights of my fellow Americans, with a heightened commitment to marginalized communities currently under attack.
I recognize that a robust public education system serves as the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, and I pledge to make supporting and advocating for educators, including teachers and librarians, a priority.
I agree that everyone, regardless of citizenship status, is entitled to due process and safety under the law.
I recognize the danger of climate change and the role of humans in creating it, and advocate for changes that will slow and reverse the damage it has caused.
I believe that access to clean water is a human right.
I regard easy and equitable access to healthcare necessary to a functioning society.
I resist the influences of fascist and authoritarian rule.