The Pro-Democracy Pledge

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.