Our Rights

A democratic economy prioritizes equity and justice for all. We must repair our systems, which include increased efforts to protect and uphold our rights and lay the foundation for a balanced and stable society.

Immigrant Rights

Build a humane and effective immigration system by addressing the root causes that force people to flee their homes. Respecting the sovereignty of other nations, ending the failed war on drugs, and tackling the climate crisis will create stability abroad and reduce the need for people to seek refuge at our borders.

• End worker exploitation

• Enhance workplace protections and community-based solutions

• Address the root causes of migration

• Prevent family separation

• Restorative justice and rehabilitation

• Abolish ICE: dismantle the unjust detention and deportation of vulnerable individuals.

• Create pathways to citizenship

• Close private detention centers punitive enforcement measures.

Women’s Rights

• Equal Pay: Implementing policies to eliminate the gender pay gap and equal compensation for equal work.

• Reproductive Rights: Protecting access to comprehensive reproductive healthcare, including abortion and contraception, as a fundamental right.

• Violence Against Women: Strengthening laws and resources to combat domestic violence, sexual harassment, and human trafficking.

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• Safe Working Conditions: Enforcing regulations that guarantee safe, healthy, and respectful workplaces, protecting workers from exploitation and hazardous conditions.

• Union Rights: Supporting the right to unionize and bargain collectively, empowering workers to negotiate fair wages, benefits, and working conditions.

• Job Security: Supporting policies that protect against unjust layoffs and encourage stable, long-term employment opportunities.

• Paid Leave: Advocating for paid family and sick leave, allowing workers to take care of their health and family needs without financial insecurity.

• Support for Workers in Transition: Investing in retraining and reskilling programs to support workers affected by economic changes.

Workers Rights

• Equality Under Law: Enforcing and expanding anti-discrimination laws that protect LGBTQ individuals in employment, housing, and public services.

• Healthcare Access: Including gender-affirming treatments and mental health services, for all LGBTQ individuals.

• Marriage and Family Rights: Upholding and supporting marriage equality and family rights for LGBTQ couples and their children.

• Trans Rights: Advocating for the rights of transgender individuals, including legal recognition of gender identity and protection against harassment and violence.

• Youth Support: Creating programs and resources for LGBTQ youth to promote safety, acceptance, and mental well-being in schools and communities.

• End Violence and Discrimination: Combating hate crimes and violence against LGBTQ individuals through education, outreach, and stronger enforcement of laws.

LGBTQ Rights

• Data Protection: Enacting comprehensive laws that safeguard personal data, ensuring that individuals have control over their information and how it is used.

• Surveillance Oversight: Implementing strict regulations on government surveillance practices to prevent unwarranted intrusion into the lives of citizens and ensure transparency.

• Consumer Privacy: Mandating that corporations respect the privacy of consumers by limiting the collection and sharing of personal information without explicit consent.

• Digital Rights: Supporting the rights of individuals in the digital realm, including protection from invasive tracking, data breaches, and unauthorized access to personal communications.

• Advocacy Against Censorship: Opposing any policies that infringe upon free expression and privacy in digital communication, ensuring a safe environment for all voices.

Privacy Rights

• Protection for Protesters: Safeguarding the rights of individuals to engage in peaceful protests and public demonstrations, recognizing them as essential mechanisms for social change.

• Combatting Censorship: Challenging laws and practices that limit free expression, including those imposed by government, corporations, or social media platforms.

• Access to Public Spaces: Ensuring that citizens can access public spaces for assembly and protest without unwarranted restrictions or excessive policing.

• Accountability for Violations: Implementing measures to hold accountable those who infringe upon the rights to free speech and assembly, including law enforcement and government entities.

• Online Free Speech Protection: Working to establish standards that protect free expression online, addressing the challenges posed by social media regulation and misinformation.

Free Speech &

Right to Assemble

• Full Accessibility: Mandating accessibility in all public spaces, and transportation.

• Anti-Discrimination Protections: Strengthening laws that protect people with disabilities from discrimination in employment, housing, and public services.

• Support for Disability Services: Investing in community-based services and programs that support independent living and provide essential resources for individuals with disabilities.

• Advocacy for Rights: Supporting advocacy networks for people with disabilities, giving them a voice in policy-making that affects their lives.

• Anti-Discrimination Laws: Strengthening and expanding laws that prevent discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and other identities in all areas of life.

• Restorative Justice: Emphasizing restorative justice practices that focus on healing, accountability, and community involvement, rather than punitive measures, to create a more equitable justice system.

• Voting Rights: Protecting and expanding access to the ballot by combating voter suppression tactics and advocating for automatic voter registration.

• End Police Brutality: Implementing measures to hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct and community-led oversight.

• End Endless Wars: Prioritize diplomacy and peaceful conflict resolution to prevent further military engagements. Promote policies that enhance national security and global partnerships to protect U.S. interests abroad.

• Transparent Military Budgeting: Redirect military funds to support veterans, social services, and community programs, ensuring that resources are allocated to those who have served.

• Right to Refuse Unlawful Orders: Support the right to refuse illegal orders, as their oath is to uphold the Constitution and international treaties on human rights, not to any individual in the chain of command.

• Access to Legal Aid: Provide legal assistance to veterans for claims, benefits, and other legal issues, ensuring their rights are safeguarded.

• Transitioning Veterans: Support resources and programs, including job training and mentorship, to assist veterans as they transition to civilian life.

• Advocacy for Accountability: Hold leadership accountable for engaging in unnecessary conflicts, making veterans’ voices central to discussions on military policy.

• Safety Protocols for Service Members: Ensure rigorous safety protocols are established during training and combat operations to protect service members.

Reparations for Black American Freedmen Descendants acknowledge the debt owed to Freedmen and their descendants as a vital step toward justice. This initiative addresses breaches of Reconstruction Era laws meant to protect Freedmen's rights and highlights the historical injustices and ongoing systemic inequalities that continue to affect the Black community.

• Reparations Trust Fund: Create a fund from corporate taxes to support Freedmen descendants.

• Land Restoration: Return stolen land and compensate for losses due to discrimination.

• Affordable Housing: Develop housing solutions for Freedmen descendants and tackle redlining.

• Human Rights: Support liberation movements and political prisoners; advocate for self-defense rights.

• Employment & Wages: Ensure full employment, a national living wage, and invest in disadvantaged communities.

• Prison Reform: Repeal slave labor clauses in the Thirteenth Amendment and ban the use of solitary confinement. Invest in education, social services, housing, and public services and implement restorative justice.

• Police Accountability: End qualified immunity and prosecute police brutality against Black American Freedmen.

• End the War on Drugs: Cease harmful drug policies; expunge cannabis-related records and provide compensation for losses due to incarceration.

• Education Support: Fund HBCUs, restore Affirmative Action, and mandate accurate curricula on slavery and racism.

• Remove Racist Symbols: Call for the removal of Confederate flags and support truth and reconciliation initiatives.

2025: Lineage-Based Reparations Virtual Town Hall

Disability Rights

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Lineage-Based Reparations for Black American Freedmen