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Platform

Platform Committee
State Convention of the Democratic Party of Hawaii
Preamble

The abiding values of the Democratic Party are liberty, social justice, compassion and respect for the dignity and worth of the individual. These principles must always be protected. As the party of the people, we Democrats commit ourselves to these values.

The Democratic Party of Hawai’i holds that our party and our government shall strive for the following ideas and values:

1. Preserve and strengthen the future of agriculture in Hawai’i
2. Protect and restore the civil and human rights of each person
3. Support and provide for a strong economy
4. Provide an excellent public education for students at every level
5. Achieve energy sustainability
6. Protect and preserve Hawai’i’s environment
7. Support fair and just foreign policy that promotes peace
8. Provide high quality and affordable healthcare for every human being
9. Reform our government, supporting transparency in government and free, fair, and democratic elections
10. Support strong labor practices, good jobs and fair pay
11. Support military relations that honor and provide for all military personnel and veterans while protecting our aina
12. Support the rights of native Hawaiians and the preservation of native Hawaiian culture
13. Adapt transportation policies that improve our quality of life